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Director Pinto stated his recommendation would be that until such time as there is adequate capacity, the use of the fire hydrants be eliminated, but the problem is that the franchise requires 'fire flow. The franchise could be amended, but actually he disagrees with putting this in a franchise anyway. Commissioner Bird inquired how the increased rates would compare with existing county rates, and Franchise Manager Lisa Abernethy advised that foranaverage use of 3,000 gallons of water and wastewater per month, the total county cost would be $25.08. For Breezy Village, it would total $40.78 with the 120 increase, or about $15.00 higher. Commissioner Bird believed the answer is the additional cost of operating a small system as opposed to the county system, and Director Pinto felt it is very easy to comprehend when you look at 85 customers because every $85.00 spent represents a dollar per customer. He advised that this is not the most expensive system; actually General Development in Port St. Lucie, which has a much larger customer base, is higher and so are two in Brevard County. He felt the problem is that for that cost you would like to have the very best water you can possibly drink, and the Breeze Village residents are getting the most minimum quality of water that will meet the criteria of EPA. Chairman Scurlock again emphasized that this particular case is based on an 1983 test year, and if the company filed for a tariff based on a more current year, the rates could be significantly higher. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Francis Calamita, 9810 61st Terrace, commented that staff says the utility company complied with the previous order, but he believed it called for a dual chlorinator and he did not think they have one, which is one reason the water is not palatable._ He also felt the operator said it was a 1/50 ratio and not 1/10, which is what it is supposed to be. 11 BOOK F'ij 5�4� NOV 12 1986