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ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously accepted <br />the proposed settlement, as recommended in the <br />memorandum of September 22, 2010. <br />13.B. SOUTH BARRIER ISLAND WATER/SEWER SYSTEM <br />Attorney Polackwich presented the Board with the results of an in-depth study he had <br />undertaken pursuant to Board direction, regarding: (1) the ownership of the utility facilities, <br />such as sewer and water mains, on the South Barrier Island; and (2) how the purchase price of <br />those facilities would be determined. He conveyed his analysis that all the water and sewer mains <br />on Highway A1A were built or purchased by the City of Vero Beach, with the exception of water <br />system facilities built by the Moorings and now owned by the City (with the stipulation that it be <br />sold should a new provider take over the utility service), and the privately owned utilities located <br />within several subdivisions. He explained that there is no binding agreement or law setting forth <br />a formula for determining a purchase price, and summarized what some of the factors involved <br />in the pricing would be. <br />Attorney Polackwich responded to questioning from Chairman O'Bryan regarding: (1) <br />the 10% surcharge imposed by the City of Vero Beach; and (2) whether the Public Service <br />Commission could make a ruling on the purchase price. <br />After a brief discussion, with input from Attorney Polackwich, the Board determined that <br />at this juncture, the County's focus should be on Indian River Shores, rather than the South <br />Barrier Island. <br />The Board CONSENSUS was to note the information <br />provided by the County Attorney, with no Board Action <br />taken or required at this time. <br />31 <br />October 5, 2010 <br />