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JAN 23 1985 1 - BOOK 5) 9 PA. GE /'DISCUSSION RE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR TREATMENT PLANT SITE Attorney Brandenburg explained that they have narrowed down to two the number of sites for the location of the new wastewater treatment plant to be built west of town for the SR -60 project. The County has options which expire on February 6, 1985 on property owned by Earl Monroe, Inc. and a parcel owned by Larry G. and Patricia E. Catron; Dr. James G. and Betty A. Punches; and Dr. Hugh K. and Ann Marie McCrystal. Since both of the prices on these options are above the appraisals, they are recommending continued negotiations with these parties. One party is interested in leasing the property back from the County to continue as groves until such time as the County needs it. Administrator Wright pointed out the locations of the two parcels on a map of the area. Attorney Brandenburg explained that the Monroe property is about $100,000 over the highest appraisal and the Catron property is about $50,000 over the highest appraisal. Commissioner Bird did not see any problem in extending these options today, but Utility Service Director Terry Pinto explained that they were expecting to make a recommendation as to one of these options next Wednesday. Attorney Brandenburg suggested that the Board go out and visit these sites and see the surrounding areas, as this will be a significant expenditure. Commissioner Bird was concerned about taking productive, viable agricultural land and turning it into a sewer plant site, although he understood that the search for appropriate property out there has been very exhaustive and approximately 20 parcels were considered. Director Pinto believed that one of the problems in that particular area is drainage and when you find good ground it is going to be in citrus as the raw land seems to be unacceptable for percolation ponds. 56