Frequently Asked Questions

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=82 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="1398dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <B>Save  Mill  Pond</B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=398 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="1398dfc3.jpg"> <div> <B>Frequently Asked Questions...</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The Organization:</B><B> <A NAME="questions_about_the_organization"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_mill_pond_preservation" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the Mill Pond Preservation Committee?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_barnstable_land_trust_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the Barnstable Land Trust?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_three_bays_preservation_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is Three Bays Preservation?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_river_day_committee_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the River Day Committee?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_comm_fire_district_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the C-O-MM Fire District?</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About Mill Pond:</B><B> <A NAME="questions_about_the_mill_pond"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#where_is_the_mill_pond__" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Where is Mill Pond?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#how_is_the_mill_pond_in_jeapody_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>How is Mill Pond in jeopardy?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_immediate_threat__1" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the immediate threat?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_are_the_long_term_issues_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What are the long-term issues?</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The Archibald Parcel:</B><B> <A NAME="questions_about_the_archibald_parcel"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_archibald_parcel__1" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the Archibald Parcel?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#where_is_the_archibald_parcel_located_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Where is the Archibald Parcel located?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#is_this_the_only_open_space_at_the_mill" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Is this the only open space at Mill Pond?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#why_is_important_to_preserve_the" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Why is important to preserve the Archibald Parcel?</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The C-O-MM Annual Meeting:</B><B> <A NAME="questions_about_the_comm_annual_meeting"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_comm_annual_meeting_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the C-O-MM Annual Meeting?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#when_and_where_is_the_meeting_held_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>When and where is the meeting held?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#who_can_vote_at_this_meeting_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Who can vote at this meeting?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#how_do_i_know_if_i_live_in_the_comm" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>How do I know if I live in the C-O-MM Fire District</U></A><A HREF="#how_do_i_know_if_i_live_in_the_comm" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>?</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The Article On The Warrant:</B><B> <A NAME="questions_about_the_article_on_the"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_a_conservation_restriction_" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is a Conservation Restriction?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#what_is_the_reference_to_the_parcel_on" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>What is the reference to the parcel on Map 60, Parcel 10?</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#how_much_will_the_archibald_parcel_cost" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>How much will the Archibald Parcel cost the taxpayers?</U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>____________________________________________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The Organization:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the Mill Pond Preservation Committee?</B> <A NAME="what_is_the_mill_pond_preservation"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> The Mill Pond Preservation Committee is a grass-roots organization formed in August, 2004 to address issues related to Mill Pond in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts. It's members consist of representatives from the Barnstable Land Trust and Three Bays Preservation, the Town Councilors for Marstons Mills [Janice Barton and Leah Curtis] the Town Conservation Division and concerned citizens. </div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_organization" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the Barnstable Land Trust?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_barnstable_land_trust_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The Barnstable Land Trust [BLT] is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of open space and natural resources in Barnstable. It is not affiliated with the Town and does not receive any funding from the Town. The BLT currently protects over 600 acres in Barnstable. Visit their website <A HREF="http://blt.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://blt.org/"><U>here</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> The BLT is guiding the Mill Pond Preservation Commission in its efforts to preserve and protect the open space at Mill Pond.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_organization" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What is Three Bays Preservation?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_three_bays_preservation_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> Three Bays Preservation is a not-for-profit organization that exists "...to preserve, maintain, protect and enhance the aquatic and related ecosystems of the three bay estuary comprised of West Bay, North Bay, Cotuit Bay and environs...". They provide the Mill Pond Preservation Committee with technical and administrative support skills in protecting open space and in water protection.  Visit their website <A HREF="http://www.3bays.org/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.3bays.org/index.html"><U>here</U></A>.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_organization" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the River Day Committee?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_river_day_committee_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> For nine years this Committee has produced <I><B>River Day</B></I> which is an annual event designed to educated people in the Marstons Mills River watershed about issues related to water quality and natural resources. You can learn about the River Day 2005 program <A HREF="http://marstonsmills.org/id585.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://marstonsmills.org/id585.htm"><U>here</U></A>.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_organization" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the C-O-MM Fire District?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_comm_fire_district_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills [C-O-MM] Fire District in a governmental body that operates within [but is autonomous to] the Town Of Barnstable and provides Fire Protection and EMT services as well as water to the residents of the these villages. The boundaries of C-O-MM are not exactly the same as the villages, but they are very close. Other villages in Barnstable have their own Fire and Water Districts.</div> <bR> <div> The C-O-MM Fire District itself does not have a website, but the Fire Department does <A HREF="http://www.capecodfd.com/PAGES%20Depts/07%20FD%20%20COMM.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.capecodfd.com/PAGES%20Depts/0"><U>here</U></A> as does the Water Department, <A HREF="http://www.commwater.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.commwater.com/"><U>here</U></A>.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_organization" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About Mill Pond:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Where is Mill Pond?</B><B> <A NAME="where_is_the_mill_pond__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> Located at the junctions of Routes 149 and 28 in Marstons Mills, MA  [<A HREF="maps_the_archibald_parcel.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><U>map</U></A>], Mill Pond was created hundreds of years ago to provide water to operate a mill. The mill itself was located on the other side of Route 149 from the pond.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_mill_pond" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>How is Mill Pond in jeopardy?</B><B> <A NAME="how_is_the_mill_pond_in_jeapody_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> Extensive sediment and water quality issues have caused major problems with the health of the pond. Development of the land nearby will make these problems even worse [<A HREF="themillpond.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mill Pond"><U>whole story</U></A>].</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_mill_pond" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the immediate threat?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_immediate_threat__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> Two parcels of land behind Mill Pond [on its westerly shore] could be developed into 15+ homes. This would not bode well for Mill Pond, increasing the problems with sediment and water quality issues. Equally important is the fact that a portion of the land that is for sale lies very close to the Hayden well field that supplies drinking water to town residents.</div> <bR> <div> One of these parcels [the Archibald Parcel] is for sale <I>now</I> and action must be taken <I>very soon</I>.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_mill_pond" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What are the long-term issues?</B><B> <A NAME="what_are_the_long_term_issues_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> Mill Pond needs rehabilitation to remove the sediment that has flowing into it for years and to also improve its water quality. Additionally, programs must be implemented to educate people in the watershed about steps they can take to minimize their impact on the quality of the water.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_mill_pond" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The Archibald Parcel:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the Archibald Parcel?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_archibald_parcel__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> This is a thirteen-acre [approximately] parcel of land located on Mill Pond. This land is being sold now to settle an estate and has associated with it a long-ago prepared sub-division plan consisting of thirteen house lots.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_archibald_parcel" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>Where is the Archibald Parcel located?</B><B> <A NAME="where_is_the_archibald_parcel_located_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> When someone views Mill Pond from the parking area at Route 149, the Archibald Parcel is located "behind" the pond, on its westerly shore. It abuts both Mill Pond and the Hayden well field and is the area that is marked in yellow on the accompanying <A HREF="maps_the_archibald_parcel.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><U>map</U></A>.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_archibald_parcel" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>Is this the only open space at Mill Pond?</B><B> <A NAME="is_this_the_only_open_space_at_the_mill"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> No. There is another thirteen acres [approximately] known as the Eldridge Parcel. This is located to the left of the Archibald Parcel [when viewed from the parking area at Route 149] and is located below the Archibald Parcel on the <A HREF="maps_the_archibald_parcel.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><U>map</U></A>. There is a cottage on this parcel  and some other buildings as well.</div> <bR> <div> The Mill Pond Preservation Committee would like to preserve this as open space as well and that effort will be a follow-on project to the acquisition of the Archibald Parcel.</div> <bR> <div> Other land in this area is already protected: the public area around the herring run; the land across Route 149 from the herring run and also down-river from there; an area up-river from the Archibald Parcel.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_archibald_parcel" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>Why is important to preserve the Archibald Parcel?</B><B> <A NAME="why_is_important_to_preserve_the"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> With the potential of so many homes being built here, this development would threaten both Mill Pond and the Hayden well field. The three lots numbered 1, 2 & 3 on the accompanying <A HREF="maps_the_archibald_parcel.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Maps"><U>map</U></A> show how very close this area is to producing wells. The Mill Pond Preservation Committee wants the C-O-MM Fire District voters to acquire these lots to protect the public water supply.</div> <bR> <div> Secondary benefits would be the preservation of this historic setting and the beautiful views of Mill Pond.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_archibald_parcel" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The C-O-MM Annual Meeting:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the C-O-MM Annual Meeting?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_comm_annual_meeting_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> This is where and when the business of the C-O-MM Fire District that involves the voters is conducted. It is run much like an Open Town meeting. The Article regarding the Archibald Parcel will be discussed and voted upon at this meeting.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_comm_annual_meeting" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>When and where is the meeting held?</B><B> <A NAME="when_and_where_is_the_meeting_held_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The Annual Meeting will be held on May 17, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the <A HREF="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=760+Osterville-West+Barnstable+Road,Marstons+Mills,+MA&ll=41.663574,-70.388784&spn=0.058716,0.116751&hl=en" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=760+Osterv"><U>Marstons Mills East Elementary School</U></A> on Osterville-West Barnstable Road in Marstons Mills, MA.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_comm_annual_meeting" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>Who can vote at this meeting?</B><B> <A NAME="who_can_vote_at_this_meeting_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> Anyone who is a registered voter in the Town Of Barnstable and who reside in the C-O-MM Fire District may vote at the Annual Meeting.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_comm_annual_meeting" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>How do I know if I live in the C-O-MM Fire District?</B><B> <A NAME="how_do_i_know_if_i_live_in_the_comm"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The C-O-MM Fire District is roughly [but not exactly] the boundaries of the villages of Centerville, Osterville and Marstons Mills. To be certain, look at the top right corner of your tax bill and it will say Fire District: C-O-MM.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_comm_annual_meeting" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions About The Article On The Warrant:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>What is a Conservation Restriction?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_a_conservation_restriction_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> It is a legal agreement between someone who owns land and a conservation organization or other entity that would monitor and enforce the agreement. The agreement almost always prohibits development of the land, forever, but may permit some minor use.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_article_on_the" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>What is the reference to the parcel on Map 60, Parcel 10?</B><B> <A NAME="what_is_the_reference_to_the_parcel_on"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The C-O-MM Water Commissioners had expressed interest in controlling this parcel to facilitate water production. In the Article, C-O-MM would accept a Conservation Restriction from the Barnstable Land Trust on this parcel.</div> <div> [<A HREF="#questions_about_the_article_on_the" TITLE="Frequently Asked Questions"><U>Top</U></A>]</div> <bR> <div> <B>How much will the Archibald Parcel cost the taxpayers?</B><B> <A NAME="how_much_will_the_archibald_parcel_cost"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> The impact on C-O-MM Fire District taxpayers of the $375,000 cost of the Archibald Parcel comes out to 5¢/thousand valuation [if it were all paid in one year]. The following chart shows various valuations and what the cost would be if the amount was not financed by C-O-MM:</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="289" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>Valuation</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>If paid all</B></div> <div> <B> in one year</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div> <B>Amount per quarterly Tax Bill</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $150,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="79"><div>  $7.50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $1.88</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $250,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="79"><div>  $12.50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $3.13</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $500,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="79"><div>  $25.00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $6.25</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $750,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="79"><div>  $37.50</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $9.38</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> $1,000,000</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="79"><div>  $50.00</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $12.50</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> So, for example, a taxpayer with a valuation of $250,000 would pay a one-time amount of $12.50 [250 * .05].</div> <bR> <bR> <div> In the chart below, the same $375,000 is shown being financed over a ten year period. This example assumes a 4% rate and does not include any underwriting/origination fees.  </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="376" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>Valuation</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="67"><div> <B>Per</B></div> <div> <B>Year</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div> <B>Amount per quarterly Tax Bill</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Total</B></div> <div> <B>of payments</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $150,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="67"><div>  $0.91</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $0.23</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="92"><div>  $9.11</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $250,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="67"><div>  $1.52</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $0.38</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="92"><div>  $15.19</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $500,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="67"><div>  $3.04</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $0.76</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="92"><div>  $30.38</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="71"><div> $750,000</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="67"><div>  $4.56</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $1.14</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="92"><div>  $45.57</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> $1,000,000</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="67"><div>  $6.08</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="113"><div>  $1.52</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="92"><div>  $60.75</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> So, for example, a taxpayer with a valuation of $250,000 would pay $1.52 per year, or a total of $15.19 over a period ten years.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Note:</B> these numbers could change based upon interest rates, term, amortization methods and other charges. 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