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been defined, rather than projecting the costs. The site pian meets all requirements and they can proceed with construction; they cannot, however, charge anyone anything until.they come back to the Board in a public hearing to establish the rate structure. Chairman Scurlock asked how they are going to market their product if they don't know the cost of the water, as people generally want to know all of the costs involved before purchasing a condominium unit. Henry Muller, developer of River Run, spoke from the audience and explained that their system is being set up entirely for'the 136 -unit condominium development, and they are taking the risk that the people will approve a proper rate. In the meantime, however, they will project a rate based on an approximate monthly operation cost for all the people who have purchased units. Chairman Scurlock expressed concern about rates being set too low, which generally results in residents later coming in and objecting to any increases. He, personally, would prefer that an adequate cost be established up front. Commissioner Wodtke asked why GDU just didn't increase the size of their franchise in that area to include River Run, and Director Pinto explained that the water is being purchased from the franchise area of the City of Sebastian. In order to expand, they would have to establish a new franchise in Indian River County, and he assumed GDU did not wish to do that. Mr. Muller explained that GDU does not have the capability to supply both water and sewer. GDU can supply only the water, and they cannot do that without the approval of the City of Sebastian. River Run will have its own wastewater treatment facility. He noted that this franchise is very similar to the franchise granted for Reflections on the River, except that Purolater will not get sewer. 16 JAN. 25 1984 WA 55 en'T.-9106