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OCT 7 1981 Box -4 r PnE ',3 Commissioner Scurlock commented that the proposed modification of our ordinance would apply to all multi -family structures and would apply to everyone on a master meter. He felt that in the future we should not allow these master meters which present problems. Discussion continued as to the fact that when the original agreement was entered into with Vista Royale, the pitfalls of having master meters were not anticipated. It was noted that having master meters encourages large use of water. Engineer John Robbins commented that in the original determination of the rate structure under FHA requirements for retirement of the debt service for the South County, we will have to generate a certain revenue. He did not think at this point there will be any feeling with the FHA as to how we come up with the rate, but at the time of closing, we will have to come up with the annual revenue calculation, and we may have to look at some of the numbers at that point. Commissioner Scurlock reported that Utilities Director Liner looked at the actual consumptive use and took an average. It was noted that for a significant portion of the year, the consumption is down because many of the units are not occupied. Commissioner Fletcher felt it should be noted that the County's minimum bill cannot be less than $7.10 because of the bond requirements. It was pointed out that that is true only under the present conditions and also noted that the average was based on peak use of a fully occupied building. Discussion continued about finding a way to reduce rates, and Commissioner Scurlock felt the memo presented their best efforts, and it was favorably received by the property owners. Attorney Collins noted that all along under the South County program, we have provided updates of our ordinance to the FHA and 0 although the Engineer has said that at the time we close on the loan, we need to be generating the money for retiring the debt service,he.----_-- would be uncomfortable making any change in the ordinances before FHA can review them. Commissioner Scurlock wanted to make it clear that the residents would remain on their present rate until the County plant comes on line because they would not receive any benefits until the County has the ability to serve them.