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. � •.,k��x,>yt _..�.-•....�} -s�-•••:a.-:7.c:-�.�+x.rni^ :��':�'�i�*r�"�•,y y ..ap�-,,,�r...:..�mow. - <br /> - - �; <br /> DISADVANTAGES: <br /> loss of tax revenue will <br /> property taxation likely be recovered through non-farm <br /> administrative difficulties in determining incidence of natural <br /> disaster <br /> C. MINIMIZE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF PUBLIC PROJECTS ON <br /> FARMLAND FARM OPERATIONS AND <br /> .1. Waiver of assessment for water and sewer extensions so long as no use <br /> is made of the extension by the bona fide farm tract owner. <br /> ADVANTAGES: <br /> no assessment of non-beneficiary farm tracts for public utilities <br /> extension until conversion of property to non-farm use <br /> possible disincentive to non-farm area <br /> DISADVANTAGES: <br /> loss of tax revenue recovered through assessment of non-farm <br /> property <br /> possible administrative difficulties in recovering assessment <br /> following non-farm conversion of exempt property <br /> 2• Mandatory public hearings on the impact on agricultural activities of <br /> public and proposed use of eminent domain to acquire farm land <br /> ADVANTAGE: <br /> forum for public imput on impact of public projects and proposed <br /> use of eminent domain on agricultural activity <br /> DISADVANTAGES. <br /> lengthy process which may not have substantial impact on decision- <br /> making process <br /> final outcome of public hearings is advisory in nature only <br /> 3. Establishment of the Agricultural Advisory Board <br /> is <br />