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of a power failure during storms to allow Vero Shores to maintain water service. Now he understands that all of this equipment is going to be hauled out or mothballed, and Administrator Wright confirmed that the County has backup equipment. ' Mr. Nate Davies, owner of two homes in Vero Shores, stated that Vero Shores is a community of only 150. homes that is almost completely developed. He felt that Vero Shores should be considered as a single development and use the equipment in place. A gentlemen who did not give his name felt that the County should not sell the water to General Development Corporation. Dr. George Herrold, 224 6th Ave, S.E., explained that when he bought his lot 25 years ago, all the water and sewer lines were in and now they are being asked to finance a new line which will not benefit them any, but will benefit General Development's future development in Vero Highlands. He felt that it is difficult to discuss buying water from the County before knowing what the cost will be. He felt also that it would be a much better idea to revoke the franchise and had some doubt that General Development would keep their word. He urged the Board to consider these matters very carefully. Mr. Terry Christopher, a 17 -year resident of Vero Shores, confirmed that two years ago a representative of General Development had lulled them to sleep and made statements that they would never have rate increases, etc. He felt that General Development had known then that they would not have the capacity and. would have to expand. He recommended that GDU expand the whole system rather than building a new facility. He had not heard anything today in regard to that. He was very upset that his bill would now go to $70 a month, according.to the newspaper account. 49 OCT 5 1983 Boa 4 PAcr.