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CHAIRMAN WODTKE BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF A COMPLAINT MADE BY SOME ROCKRIDGE RESIDENTS ABOUT WHAT THEY FEEL IS AN EXCESSIVE CHARGE FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF WATER SERVICE AS PER THE FOLLOWING LETTER: 1551 Third Court Vero Peach, Florida P February 26, 1979 Board of County Commissioners 2145 Fourteenth Avenue Vero Beach, Florida Gentlemen: As winter residents of Vero Beach we are concerned about what we consider the excessive charge for seasonal re-establishment of water service in Rockridge. Prior to the county's takeover of the Mid -Florida utility operation, the charge for re-establishment of water service was one dollar. 4hile this charge probably didn't cover Mid -Florida's cost, it appeared to recognize the seasonal use of property in this area and avoided the present situation where a six month absence and no use of water will cost the customer two thirds of what he would have spent had he occupied the residence all year. The present $20 charge for re-establishment of service has in effect raised the yearly cost of water F?.5, assuming a six month residency and minimum, quantity water consumption. While the cost increase is certainly inanrropriate in these days of raging inflation, there is another factor that streni-thens our reeling that.the new charge is ill advised. We are told frequently about the importance of conserving water because of the shortage of this precious resource within the state and county. Why not encourage such conservation by giving people an incentive to temporarily terminate their water service and avoid the chance of others using the 6utside faucets of their unattended homes daring the hot summer months? In our opinion, the present fee fails to reflect the cost and conservation Implications mentioned above and we respectfully request that you restore the service fee previously charged by Acid -Florida Utilities. Very truly yours, 17 Aida Rofi For a group of concerned Rockridge residents. BOOK 39 PAGE x,74