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JAN 2 1,985 BOCK �� ', E 140 last two years on obtaining other regulatory permits. If their project now is essentially dead in the water, they are wondering why they are spending all these dollars for a reverse osmosis plant for development on the North Beach. Commissioner Scurlock asked if this still is the same company that submitted the site plan, and Mr. Chancellor explained that the parent company changed and there has been a restructuring of the company itself. The entire holdings of Florida Land were purchased by another group out of Connecticut, which, of course, does cause some delay. He emphasized that they have been trying to reactivate and work on Riverbend for the last three months, but were informed that their site plan is not valid. Commissioner Scurlock inquired if the number of taps Florida Land has vested is sufficient to build out at their site, and Mr. Chancellor reported that they have 380 taps purchased in the utility company. There are another 500 taps available for purchase, and there is sufficient capacity in the water plant that will be on line in April of 1985 for all of theirs plus additional units. Commissioner Bird asked what they feel would evidence continuous work on their project other than participation in the water company and wished to know if they are ready to start hard construction as soon as water is available. Mr. Chancellor confirmed that they are ready to start construction and, in fact, wanted to build models for this season but have not been able to because of the question of the validity of the site plan. He further noted that they have been working with staff and the County Attorney on the question of restoration of the riverfront along Jungle Trail and have consummated an agreement to perform that work along the length of their shoreline. They also are pursuing obtaining the necessary permits for that work from the Corps of Engineers, DER, etc. 50