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years. There has been no talk of "taking" the system. He believed we are prepared to give Bent Pine the new franchise today and wished to know if they will operate according to the franchise after that and live up to the terms of the '79 franchise by September of 1987. Attorney Sundstrom felt in all fairness his client needs to talk to its various consultants and determine what is in their best interests. One of the provisions of the franchise was a condition that kind of said if the county wanted to acquire at the end of the term, it could and not have to pay for the fair market value of all the pipes in the ground and certain related appurtenances. He believed that provision is now out the window and accepting the franchise could represent giving away $600- $800,000 worth of pipes which might not be too smart. Attorney Vitunac asked if Attorney Sundstrom believed the company is under an obligation to accept the 179 franchise. Attorney Sundstrom did not know. Commissioner Bird again stressed that he liked the "roll up the sleeves and get down to the basics" approach. This is a monster that is growing daily; he would like to see the situation diffused and felt we should allow some time to table the matter. Commissioner Wheeler was not in favor of tabling. He noted that we keep hearing from their counsel that they do not know that we have the ability to have a franchise, and he felt that is something that can only be answered in court. Attorney Sundstrom felt Commissioner Bird's comment is well taken. Here we have two tough protagonists, and (are stalemated) unless we can roll up sleeves and work for everyone's best interests. He felt actually the ultimate mutual best interest probably is for Florida Land to save face and leave Indian River County with good grace, but he felt even if they went in that way, there would be further fights. Commissioner Bird continued to urge working together to come L ,14 198 61 soon � �acr 81