On September 20, 2010, Polk City officials took everyone by surprise when they presented a check in the amount of $348,772 to the Polk County Commission for two defaulted loan payments on the Mt. Olive Water & Sewer Facility for 2009 & 2010. This payment was made on the deadline that the county gave to the Polk City to prevent the County from contacting the Governor's office to have Polk City declared in a Financial State of Emergency. This payment, however, does not reverse the county commissioners' decision , made on September 15, 2010, to take back the Mt. Olive Water & Sewer System.
After this payment was received from Polk City, Polk County Commissioner Sam Johnson e-mailed this response to all the e-mails he received.
"Good Morning! Thank you for your emails. The County will continue our efforts in securing control and operation of the Mount Olive System. Unfortunately it appears we will have to begin legal proceedings due to the action of the Polk City Commission. We will do what has to be done. However, the only ones who will really benefit from the legal maneuvering are the attorneys.
Sincerely,
Sam Johnson
Did Polk City officials, in their 2010-2011 budget include upcoming legal fees that will cover this litigation, as well as addition legal battles on the horizon? The Fantasy of Flight de-annexation battle is by no means settled. It's awaiting a decision to possibly be heard in a higher court. Mt. Olive Shores North is awaiting the city's decision on their request for de-annexation. If that is not favorable to the Mt. Olive Shores residents will that decision result in an additional legal battle? The Cardinal Hill waste treatment plant is also on shaky legal grounds in 2012 with local residents not happy with the city's decision to place this treatment plant in their backyards under pretenses that it was only temporary until July 1, 2012, at which time it is to be dismantled, according to the lease.
These are major concerns that need to be addressed by the Polk City officials.
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