The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-27
- INT Questions Regarding Proposed
Xxi kim ind Issue For Good Roads Answered
r3y Polk County Good Roads Association

IOih SOohty 1OOu AOduS AS
Wilton has had many questions
he'd by taxpayers interested in the
filter of bonding the county and
VIZ campaign committee has out
fSed answers TO those questions
vhich they respectfully submit ard
will be glad to take up any others
which may be- suggested.
No. 1--Wnat is. the amount of
the bonds to be voted?
This will be determined exactly
Sv the bids which shall be finally
accepted by the commissioners after
he engineering work has been conl-
cleted and plans and specifications
submitted to contractors and mater
ial decided upon. 1t is thought the
amount will not exceed one million
dollars.
No. 2-What is the mileage of the
roads?
The mileage is 211 miles and in
eludes all the main highways of the
county, 50 that every town in the
county will be connected with ev-
cost. This same type of road was
constructed in Eustis, Lake county.
three years ago, Is in as good condi-
ton as when laid and has neither
mad or needed any repairs. This
construction has been used also at
sebring. Tarpan Springs and other
points in the State and at the pres
ery other towh in the county by a
nard surfaced road.
No. 3-Why are not lateral roads
included in tkS scheme?
The hard-surfacing of lateral
roads was provided for in the scheme
presented by tho Good Roads Asso-
citation, involving a mileage Of about
800 miles, hut the commissioners
turned this down because it would
have necessitated a bond issue Of
two millions which they considered
impossible at this time, as it woulc
have necessitatc.i doubling the pres
emit road tax in order to pay inter
est and provide sinking fund.
No. allow will present lateral
roads and Other new roads be taken
care Of?
The lateral roads will be taken
care of and brought up to the pres
ent condition of our sand-clay roads
by means OF the surplus of the pres
emit road fund after allowing for
interest and sinking fund on the
proposed bond issue and by the nat
ural large increase in the assessed
value of lands IN the county (ncw
only carrying a nominal assessmenD
through the improvement of the
main highways.
No. 5-Whst increase in present
road tax will be necessary to pay
interest. provide sinking fund and
allow for maintenance of lateral
roads.
No increase will be necessary in
the present road tax for bond is
sue of one million dollars. The pres
ent net income of about $4,000
from the road taxes will pay the in
terest at per cent on million dol
lar bond issue, provide for sinking
fund to retire the bonds and leave
substantial amount for improvement
of lateral roads.
No. 6-W;ll all the roads out
lined be built from the proceeds OF
the bond issue?
If any Of tho roads under the pro-
rosed plan are built all Of them as
shown on the map will be built, be-
cause the contract will specify the
completion of all of these roads for
the amount of the contractors BID
Nov. WHO will handle the
proceeds OF the bonds?
The law provides that the pro
ceeds of the bond issue shall be han
died by bond trustees.
No. S-Wha= will be the width
OF the roads?
The width of the various roads
has been outlined by the county
commissioners but may be subject
70 change where deemed necessary
before notice of election.
No. Swat material will be
used?
Brick and modified sheet asphalt
are the two types of construction
considered practicable in this section
Brick will cost. however, neariy
three times the amount Of asphalt
with the further consideration that
Il brick should be used almost ev-
cry dollar of the bond issue wouia
leave the county forever because
material and expert labor required
would have to be imported. II as
nhalt should be used only ten 10
afteen per cent of material woaiu
have to be brought in and little ex-
pert assistance, leaving balk OF
nOney in circulation at home.
No IN re modified sheet as