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OCT 2 Q 1989 BOOK 150 FAGi � u Director Pinto explained that River Run development has their own wastewater facility; however, they buy water under a contract from General Development Corporation. We have negotiated the takeover of this facility. There is an allowance given for their wastewater treatment plant. We are not charging back the purchase of that plant because the intent is to utilize it probably at Blue Cypress Lake, and, therefore, it has no benefit to the people at River Run. He continued that this facility is scheduled to be connected into the North County wastewater system within the next 18 months. It was suggested that the best way to determine the rate structure, since there is a contract with GDC for water, is to state it within our rate structure and then show an imposed surcharge that would cover the difference between our rate structure and the cost of the water purchased from GDC, which is a Sebastian franchise. Commissioner Scurlock stressed that we have been very con- sistent in trying to maintain a uniform rate structure in the county. We have always acquired utilities with them coming onto the County rate structure and then the surcharge being on the bill and very clearly indicating that surcharge was associated with something specific. We have taken great pride in saying our rate structure is non-discriminatory in nature, and he felt this consistency has a long term benefit in terms of us being able to continue to expand our program. Administrator Chandler concurred that we need to be con- sistent in acquiring all these utilities and felt what Director Pinto has handed out brings that into being. Director Pinto stated that the rate is exactly the same; it is just stated differently. Commissioner Scurlock noted that the segregation of our bill into separate components helps the customers understand clearly. He felt this is very important because you have your billing charge, your base facility charge, your consumption charge, and 26