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DEC 7 1983 ofix McE 5 <br />cost saving on the bid, and other protection could be <br />required, such as retaining a certain percentage of the <br />contract for a period of time. <br />Commissioner Scurlock noted that this is one area where <br />we didn't have any bids, and he believed in smaller type <br />situations where you require such coverage it makes it very <br />difficult for the smaller companies to participate. <br />Edward Smith, President of. Glenn & Mike's Landscaping, <br />believed the fairest thing would be for the County to hold <br />back 10 to 150, and he felt he can work on a release of lien <br />basis from the subcontractors. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously <br />agreed to release Glenn &.Mike's Landscaping <br />from the bond requirement for work at the <br />Tracking Station Park and authorized the Attor- <br />ney to substitute a retainage arrangement. <br />GENERAL DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT <br />Utilities Director Pinto noted that the above agreement <br />was brought before the Board on.two prior occasions, and the <br />Board wanted a comparison made between purchasing from the <br />County and GDU providing their own water service. Mr. <br />Pinto felt that GDU can explain the analysis that was <br />performed, but noted that if GDU does purchase water from <br />the County, the residents of Vero Highlands and Vero Shores <br />will certainly spend less money for their water in the <br />future. Staff, therefore, is recommending that the Water <br />Purchase Agreement be approved; although, there is some <br />language that needs to be clarified. <br />Commissioner Scurlock commented that he personally is <br />in favor of the agreement, but he would like to know what <br />specific language change is needed. <br />100 <br />