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repairs that not only will benefit the customers, but when the system gets tied into a county regional system, these are things that would have to be taken care of anyway. Commissioner Scurlock commented that not only does this take another package system out from under private control, it also eliminates the potential for additional package systems. Mr. Fischer's industrial property has been denied any septic tank permits, and this would be an interim plant that could service that property, as well as the other mobile home park in that area, until connection to the county system is available. Utilities Director Pinto confirmed that we are trying to tie adjacent developments in the area together. As we move along and take these facilities out, it is a value not only to the customers of that facility, but environmentally to the entire county. He further noted that if the County did not take over and those improvements were required of the present owner, that $35,000 would be passed on to the customers in the rate base, and also the utility would be able to earn a rate of return based on that. Director Pinto continued his review, stressing that the county will provide quality service and the purchase of this system is definitely in the interest of the public. He advised that all the different aspects of the negotiations have been outlined in the backup material provided to the Board and further noted that after approval of the system, he will have to come back immediately with an amendment to the county rate structure to provide for the purchase of this utility and the rates as we have set forth. Commissioner Scurlock asked if it would be possible to provide some kind of written statement to the residents as to the actual cost impact to them. Director Pinto stated that staff will do that and further advised that they did have a meeting with the residents which was very well attended and our proposal very well received. FEB ` 1989 17 r E+cuK 76 mc 17