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ICT 2 ® 1987 BOOK 69e Favi 772 2a The Chairman opened the public hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Nancy Offutt, representing the Board of Realtors, asked how the commercial rate would equate with the $30 annual charge, which she understands is just an estimate, and Director Pinto explained that using the equation formula for,commercial, where you see a .4 per 100 sq. ft., that would be .4 of the estimated $30 charge. Mrs. Offutt noted that vacant commercial is 1.0, and asked if that is considered a residential rate or is it 1.0 per 100 square feet. Ms. Jettinghoff explained that since vacant commercial still generates some trash, they set that as a minimal fee, which would be the same as a residential unit. Property has to be vacant six months out of the year in order to be considered vacant commercial. Mrs. Offutt asked how time-sharing units would be handled, and Director Pinto stated that time-sharing units are still residential units, and -the bills would go to the owners. How the cost is to be divided up amongst the owners of a unit is another matter, but there is some pending legislation to straighten all that out. Most likely, those type of service charges are going to be the responsibility of the owners' association. Commissioner Eggert left the meeting at 11:30 o'clock A.M. in order to attend another meeting. Mrs. Offutt also asked when it would known what the impact fees will be, and Director Pinto said that they are anticipating an impact fee of $40 per year per unit. Attorney Robert Stone, representing Harris Sanitation, asked if the County is leaning towards mandatory collection, and Chairman Scurlock felt that at some point we will have mandatory collection, but we are not sure at what point that will be. Director Pinto advised that staff is putting together some figures now for use by the consultant in a recommendation of 61