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On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition, adopted the proposed implementation schedule of March 3, 1982. Administrator Nelson discussed the funds needed for the purchase of both Ixora and Treasure Coast Utilities as well as for the shortfall in the South County area where the number of customers has jumped from 2,800 to about 5,000, and recommended asking FmHA for the entire 1.25 million we have remaining. He noted this would minimize bond validation time and expenses, allow for a timely increase in South Beach capacity, and further it would not delay issuance of the Letter of Conditions. Mr. Nelson reported that we have had a fairly good indication from FmHA that they will give us this amount, and he recommended that the Board accept Alternative 2. Commissioner Fletcher discussed the number of people this facility will serve ultimately and contended we would be spending 8.5 million to service 5,000 customers. It was pointed out that we are also connecting Vista Royale to this system so that the number of people would be closer to 12,000 than 5,000. Coordinator Thomas noted that you cannot pin down an exact figure because oversized lines have been included to anticipate future growth, and, therefore, basing it on the current number of customers would not be a fair representa- tion. It was further noted that the system is designed for peak demand and not average flow. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, to accept Alternative 2 of the Administrator's memo of February 23rd and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary documents. Commissioner Lyons had a question on the application for federal assistance, noting that it does not specifically MAR 319$2 51 ox 6