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JUL 6 198 would prefer to see it run the other way out to the St. John's marsh even if we have to develop our own facility. Mr. Pinto stressed that there is a real timing factor involved with the routing of the lines in order to satisfy not only the DER, but also the bond issue this money came from. He explained that the way this system is designed, the flow could be reversed and taken west and stated that he has talked to the-Mustapick people about the possible location of a plant in that area. Mr. Pinto believed we could build a 300,000 good plant for about $300,000. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized the importance of setting a firm policy establishing a fair way to allocate capacity. Commissioner Wodtke favored Alternate 8 recommended by the consultants, taking into consideration two important factors - the ability to reverse the flow and the fact that he believed Sixth Avenue can support an extension to the U. S. I/4th Avenue area. He agreed there must be a firm policy as to allocation and that we must first address the Ixora/Whispering Palm area where there is an immediate need. He further felt that taking impact fees into consideration could be very important. Administrator Wright asked how this revenue can be taken into consideration when we may not have that much allocation, and Mr. Pinto also felt that at this point we must not even think about revenue. He.pointed out that the whole intent of the proposed improvements was to solve the Ixora/Treasure Coast problem, which must be resolved, and under no circumstances would he recommend expanding the cost beyond what we have in the bond issue. Considerable discussion continued as to capacity and the effect of taking the Hibiscus route, and Mr. Pinto noted that it depends on who will be able to build first, and he believed 6th Avenue will develop before Hibiscus. He 32