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Discussion continued further with regard to rates, and Utility Director Liner noted that Vista's rates resemble the County's very much; they charge per gallon, but treat each building as a single unit. The Property Association pays the total bill. It was noted that the commercial rates are identical. Engineer Robbins pointed out that requiring multi -family dwelling units to go with individual meters is also going to require that all the initial plumbing be separate, which will increase the cost of the unit. The Chairman felt that in the long run, water conservation will be a controlling factor. Motion was made by Commissioner Scurlock, seconded by Commissioner Bird, Commissioner Fletcher voted in opposition, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote, accepted the recommendation of the County staff and authorized the County Attorney to make the necessary contacts with FHA to get final approvals to proceed to advertise and to contact the Vista representatives and indicate the position of the Commission. REPORT ON SOUTH COUNTY WATER SYSTEM Engineer Robbins reported on the $3,500 impact fee proposed for the Phase I improvements of the South Beach water system. He stated that at the last meeting a question was raised and there was some confusion as to whether this accounts for all the various impact fees applicable to the system; so, they went back over their figures. Engineer Robbins explained that there should be no plant capacity charge at this juncture bcause what we are talking about are the improvements required to connect to the Vero Beach system, and these will not place a demand on the water plant because it is not on line yet. The first phase improvement, i.e., the ground storage tank, booster pumps, etc., are facilities in the master system that will benefit the future. In future impact fees, we can take into consideration things that are already in operation and some adjustments can be made to account for plant capacity. OCT 7 POfiy 47 PAGE 7,34. 37