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DATE: TO: THRU: FROM: SUBJECT: OCTOBER 8, 1988 WILLIAM G. COLLINS, II ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES LISA M. ABERNETHY `FRANCHISE MANAGER VILLAGE GREEN WATER & WASTEWATER FRANCHISE VIOLATIONS POSTPONED FROM THE BOARD MEETING OF MAY 31, 1988 BACKGROUND In May, 1988 the water plant at the Village Green Mobile Home Park failed to perform and deliver quality water to the residents. Upon staff's evaluation of the water plant the owner and the County entered into an Agreement specifically requiring the Owner to state within a 120 day period their intentions of rectifying the violations of the Village Green Water and Wastewater Franchise (Utility). The Agreement imposes upon the Utility, over and beyond the County Utility rates, a surcharge of 50% effective at the end of the 120 day period. Further, the Commission issued an administrative order -confirming the terms of the Agreement and requiring the owner to at the end of 120 days make either a permanent connection to County facilities, paying all associated fees, or to make arrangements for the construction of a new water treatment plant meeting all State and County specifications and standards. ANALYSIS Staff has contacted the Owner from time to time informing the Owner of the remaining time per the Agreement. On September 23, 1988, staff received formal notice from the Owner stating the decision to provide a fresh water supply to the park with their own reverse osmosis plant (RO). The Owner states in the notice an anticipated four week period to rebuild the existing plant and an additional anticipated eight weeks to provide a new RO plant. Staff has responded to the formal notice of September 23rd and requests the Owner to submit formal specifications for the County's review and approval. Staff anticipates the Owner to comply with the request within two to three weeks. Staff feels the current provision for the park to receive water via a temporary connection to County Utilities may remain in force until the County determines that the Owner has exhausted all avenues to provide an adequate facility for the park as outlined in the Agreement. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners toapprove the continuation of the 50% surcharge until such time as the Owner complies with State and County specifications and standards for a new facility or connection into County Utilities. Staff requests and recommends the Board to authorize the Chairman to sign the foregoing Resolution outlining the Owner's requirements for the construction of a new facility. 17 OCT 18 1988 Dor 74 F uE. 537