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. � awl (� 1985 BOOK 59, n cr 707 In further discussion it was explained that we will be able to draw water within thirty days from now; we do not need the storage tank for getting water to the people; it is needed for the proper pressure for fire control flow. Director Pinto gave further details about the size of this project, which involves coordinating a line that is eleven miles long with the operation at the plant and keeping at full produc- tion. Commissioner Scurlock concurred -that the project has been well handled noting that it came in on time and even a bit below cost. B. Expansion of Original Boundaries of South County Water District. Director Pinto commented that he really did not know what the Commission had in mind with the original boundaries, but believed the only place we have expanded beyond those boundaries is into Oslo and out to 90th Avenue on Route 60. The plant is designed for a future total of 13 million gallons capacity. We have 2h million presently. It was originally proposed to use the $800,000 from FHA for expansion of the treatment plant. It became apparent, however, that the need was customers and not capacity; so, we put the money in lines to gain customers on the system, which in the long run benefits both the customers and the county. If we had proceeded in the direction of expansion of the plant without expanding the customer base, Director Pinto be- lieved we would have had a substantial increase in our rate structure this year, and then when the $800,000 became a part of our debt service, we wouldn't have had any new revenue to pay it and we would be looking at an additional increase in rates. Now, by expanding the lines, we have expended $800,_,000, but have gained a revenue stream, and with way the system is set up now, by receiving impact fees, we will be 21� million ahead of the system and we can protect the existing customers from the impact of new growth. 12 - M M