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word of required modifications that had to be incorporated in the plans. They sent the necessary modifications to the contractor for his review and his estimate of cost. Commissioner Scurlock felt this is basically an unanticipated expenditure because the engineers' oversight in not checking with the City's electrical department and, • therefore, not anticipating underground service. Mr. Wills stated that when the plans were submitted to the City of Vero Beach, they believed the City would evaluate them in all aspects, and Engineer Robbins explained that their normal procedure is to submit such plans to the City Utility Department and request that all changes and comments necessary be given back to them in writing. They received an indication that the plans were approved, and then two days before bid, they got the notice from the City that they wanted the power to go subgrade. Administrator Wright wished to know why it is necessary to go underground, and it was.explained that all utilities are done that way in this South Beach area and they want this to be consistent and compatible with adjacent areas. Administrator Wright asked how far we are going to run underground, and Mr. Wills stated that it varies, possibly 500' at the fire station, and 300' or so at the elevated tank. The Administrator next inquired whether the fire station will benefit from any of this Change Order, and the engineers were not aware of any benefit accruing to the fire station. Mr. Wills then reviewed the reasons for deleting the chlorination system (Item 2) and informed the Board that the City is under scrutiny by the DER now for problems relating to their chlorination process. Engineer Robbins explained in detail the City's problem with the DER trihalomethane requirements, which relate to the organic content of the water and are the reason the DER MAY 1 19� 6 s 1X1 , 53 wi'5 5 3