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at least 18 MGD of the demand comes from another source besides the Florida Aquifer; <br />and to do that staff is recommending policies (under objective 8) that by 2010 the <br />Utilities Department has to identify a viable alternative source; by 2012 obtain all <br />necessary permits; by 2013 complete all construction plans; and to be built by 2015. <br />Under Objective 9, Brine Disposal, the recommended new policy is that by <br />2015 all reverse osmosis water treatment plant direct brine discharges into the Indian <br />River Lagoon or into connecting tributaries to the Lagoon will be eliminated. <br />Mike Hotchkiss responded to questions from Attorney Collins who was <br />curious about comments regarding brine discharge, deep well or marshes, as well as, <br />ocean outfall, and whether there that was where the salt is; and whether that would work <br />or not. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan, commenting on the new objectives for alternative <br />water supply and brine disposal, thought the proposed timelines were quite aggressive, <br />and needed to be approached more slowly. <br />There was no public input. <br />HOUSING ELEMENT <br />Sasan Rohani, Long Range Chief, provided background on this Element, <br />which include the IRC 2005 cost burden, changes between 2000 to 2006 in median <br />housing cost and income, workforce housing issues, housing affordable ratings, current <br />AH strategies, housing price changes balancing ACT, new housing strategies, housing <br />17 <br />October 20, 2008 <br />Public Workshop <br />