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Lengthy discussion ensued wherein the Commission members endeavored to explain to Attorney Wendell the complexities of the situation between the entities involved in the sewer allocation in the hospital area; the fact that it has not been County policy to spend ad valorem tax dollars on the sewer system; the problems that arise in moving allocation from one area to another, etc. It was further noted that another part of the problem is the limited ability of the distribution system in the hospital node, and also that, while we have a hospital node that we know will develop as a center of activity for health care in our community, at this point only partial needs are being met; for instance, Mr. Domico of Vero Med has been asking for more allocation for his health-related facility in this node for three years. Commissioner Scurlock, who has been very much involved in this issue, felt there is a possibility of the City agreeing'to moving some allocation on a temporary basis, but believed the only way they would consider a temporary allocation would be if the County would guarantee that we c. are ready �to build a facility to take the load off the City. Commissioner Scurlock continued to discuss impact fees and user fees to develop one system for the area, and stressed that the final answer is that the Utility Department is going to have to react to a longer range solution and move forward on an overall concept. Attorney Wendell stated that he understood the burden that is placed on the county and it is their hope that the County, with the cooperation of the various facilities in K this area would be able to work out some reasonable approach. Attorney Wendell continued to stress that they want to'cooperate, but they do need sewage urgently. Commissioner Lyons suggested the possibility of Attorney Wendell getting together with Mr. Domico, who has a 74 MAR 2 198 rA ?8