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BOOK 79 PAGE 761 explained that the County charges an impact fee from all customers who hook up to pay for their capacity in the water plant. The impact fee represents 800 of the North Beach Water Plant, which is down by Sea Oaks, and the core system that comes down AIA to your subdivisions. Twenty percent of the cost of that plant and the core system is recovered in the rate structure over a period of time. Mr. Dangel understood then that the total cost for all of that was going to be $2900 or less, but Chairman Eggert pointed out that the $2900 cost was for Mr. Hannon's specific assessment. The assessments are based on the cost per square foot. Mr. Dangel asked if that included the hookup, and Commissioner Scurlock explained that there are various other charges such as the $115 for the meter box, installation of the meter, and the connection of the meter. The property owner still has the cost of bringing the water line from the meter to the house. The meters will be set somewhere in the front of the house near the curb line. Mr. Dangel understood that you could do that connection yourself if it meets the Code, and Commissioner Scurlock stated that he ran his own line. Director Pinto advised people who have existing wells to use them for irrigation rather than the potable water because that could be quite expensive. In addition, he cautioned them not to inter -connect their wells with the potable water lines. Wendy Overton, resident of Delray Beach, explained that she owns a place in Summerplace at 1941 Shell Lane and was pretty upset that she would have to pay about $4500 to get county water when she is happy with just the way it is. Attorney Vitunac advised that she would not have to use the water, but would have to pay the assessment for bringing the line to her property because it is an improvement which benefits her property. 34