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Chairman Scurlock noted that the assessment actually is on an ERU basis rather than lineal footage. Commissioner Bird inquired about payment options, and Mr. Brooks explained that it is proposed that they pay it up front in 90 days or they can spread it out over five years at 12% interest and pay it through the Tax Collector's office. They also can make other arrangements with the Utility Department. Chairman Scurlock asked if someone could not get a health permit and could not get a potable well, whether we still would issue a building permit and allow construction to take place. Mr. Brooks believed it is conceivable we would because there are methods of treating the water. Michael Galanis of Environmental Health and Acting County Health Director informed the Board that basically there are'no standards for private wells in the State of Florida. 'Unfortunately the law says if you have your own private water supply, it can be of any standard you want it to be, but if you serve water to the public or the supply serves four or -more connections, then it has to begin meeting certain standards. Chairman Scurlock asked if the water in River Shores Estates Subdivision is safe or not, and Mr. Galanis stated that while he did not think it is unique in this community, he did believe it could cause adverse reactions to people's health. Utilities Director Terry Pinto wished to point out that the system is also being designed to provide fire protection, and it was noted that this does give a break in fire insurance premiums with many companies. Discussion arose about the fact that the $1,300 takes the line to the property line not to the house, and Assistant Utilities Director Barton advised that the fee is divided into two parts. The basic fee is to extend the lines down the street. The people then have the option to connect to the system, and if they chose to connect, they then pay the impact fee for plant capacity, 71 BOOK b5 Ft4GE.