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679, <br /> measure in lake level. The lowest dwelling foundation <br /> adjacent to the lake is 18 inches above the predicted lake <br /> level during the once in 50 year storm event. During the <br /> 100 year and larger storm events, the flashboard system. <br /> could be collapsed to increase available spillway capacity <br /> and protect the structures from flooding. An automatic <br /> level monitoring system would be provided to alert County <br /> officials of impending high lake levels. The additional <br /> cost for the alarm system and collapseable feature in the <br /> flashboard system would be approximately 10-15 thousand <br /> dollars. <br /> 2 . Cost of improvements, if undertaken, would be approxi- <br /> mately the same whether for a one or two foot increase. <br /> 3. Opinion among the lakefront property owners appears to be <br /> divided on what to do with the lake level. <br /> IMPACT: A response to Hillsborough and the property owner would allow <br /> each to know how the county intends to proceed. <br /> ALTERNATIVES: <br /> 1. Proceed with engineering design to raise the lake by 1 <br /> foot; or <br /> 2. Poll the residents to determine their views on raising the <br /> lake 2 feet an authorize engineering design to go to 2 <br /> feet contingent upon obtaining clear title. (Hoard <br /> guidance on the questionnaire would be gathered prior to <br /> action if this alternative is selected) . <br /> ....................................... <br />