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MAR 19 -1986 Boa 6 3 r,�,r .9 5 1 charges, and different capitalization, and Mr. Wheeling stated it would. Attorney Shandloff asked what improvements have been made to the sewer system since 1982, and Mr. Wheeling advised that additions totaling more than two million dollars have been made to the wastewater treatment plant and improvements have also been made to the perc ponds. Attorney Shandloff asked if the rates would be higher if GDU based their rate increase on the current facilities with the provision for a fair rate of return, and Mr. Wheeling stated that they would. Attorney Shandloff advised that he would ask Mr. Morris to explain the facilities that were put in, but stressed that none of those are included in this request. He then had Mr. Wheeling identify the GDU Service Availability and Main Extension Policy, which was approved in 1984 and which is currently in effect, and entered same into the record as Exhibit "D". Attorney Shandloff asked Mr. Wheeling what the above shows re rates, and Mr. Wheeling stated that it shows sewer connection charges calculated based on a 75% contribution level as directed by the Indian River County Commission. Attorney Shandloff asked Mr. Wheeling if the numbers shown are true and accurate to the best of his belief, and Mr. Wheeling confirmed that they are. Curtis Morris, business address -901 Pruynville Rd., Port St. Lucie, came before the Board, acknowledged that he had been sworn in, and stated that he is Division Director for General Development Utilities in their Port St. Lucie, Vero Shores, Vero Highlands, and Silver Spring Shores Division in Ocala, and his responsibilities are to manage the day to day activities of the water and sewer facilities in those divisions. Mr. Morris cited his qualifications of approximately 20 years experience in the water and wastewater field for which he is licensed by the State of Fl-orida. 6