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collected through connection charges and that Palm Beach County implements their water and sewer charges by meter size. Their charges are actually significantly higher that stated in the backup because of pipe diameter. He specified that Table 3 shows charges for various businesses, whereas Tables 1 and 2 are for single-family. These charts were put together by staff as requested for information and staff has no specific recommendations but is looking for any direction the Board wished to give. Vice Chairman Ginn suggested this be referred back to departmental staff for their recommendations on specific amounts. Director Keating advised the County would need to hire a consultant for detailed studies to make certain new fees are legally enforceable. He pointed out that we have taxing districts that are county -wide and it would be appropriate to obtain concurrence from the other jurisdictions to participate in those impact fees on the countywide districts. (i.e. Emergency Services District and Solid Waste Disposal District). Chairman Macht noted that the Town of Indian River Shores would be exempted from the ESD because they fund their own emergency services. Discussion ensued and it was thought that each city would have to adopt the County=s fees. County Attorney Collins opined that if we pass a countywide ordinance, any municipality could pass their own ordinance to opt out if they chose to do so. Alternatively, we could do just the unincorporated areas. He was certain that we would have to get a consultant to do the data and analysis. The Board would have to establish what the level of service they wanted and what the existing provisions are. He specified they could not use impact fees to fund operating deficiencies that currently exist; they can only pay for the impacts and new growth as it occurs. Director Keating added that we would have to give credits if we use any revenue December 2, 2003 30