11/2/1983 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

on-site distribution and collection systems; the on-site is at the point of delivery to their property. Commissioner Scurlock wanted the language contained in all franchise agreements to be consistent.and suggested that the third sentence under (2) on page 11 be deleted: "In conjunction -,with the water and/or wastewater off-site lines purchase, the County shall also purchase necessary land areas _upon which the lines are located at the then fair market value of the real estate." He also suggested the deletion of "appurtenant real estate" in the following sentence and this then would read, "Upon acquisition of the water and/or wastewater off-site lines, the County would then own the entire water and/or wastewater system and would terminate this franchise and provide water and/or wastewater utility service to -the franchise territory." Another change suggested was that the last sentence on page 11 should read, "County would receive easements for all lines at no charge. He also suggested that under (3) on page 12, the first sentence should read, "In the event of acquisition of off-site lines by the County, or the utilization of the County's own plants, the County shall receive the water distribution and/or wastewater collection system free of cost and in good repair, wear and tear excepted." Chairman Bird felt that if we continue to approve franchises throughout the County there probably will be inconsistencies, but each one will stand on its own merits as far as rates are applicable to that particular structure. Commissioner Scurlock again emphasized his concern that we make sure the initial rate structure is sufficient to carry the system and felt we have to stop thinking "developer" and start thinking "utility." He noted that the Board is not singling out Reflections; these are very serious considerations in granting any franchise. 37 NOV 21993 L_