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Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorney <br />William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney <br />Melissa P. Anderson, Assistant County Attorney <br />Office of <br />INDIAN <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />FROM: Alan S. Polackwich, Sr., County Attorney <br />DATE: March 7, 2011 <br />i -6A <br />Attorney's Matters - B.C.C. 03.15.11 <br />RIVER COUNTY <br />SUBJECT: IIndian River County/City of Vero Beach Electric Issues. <br />ATTORNEY <br />On February 1, 2011, Dr. Stephen Faherty, Sr. made a presentation to the Board of County <br />Commissioners on the City of Vero Beach electric system, including the status of a case which he and <br />Glenn Heran filed in September 2009 with the Florida Public Service Commission ("PSC"). At the end of <br />the presentation, the Board expressed a desire to become more active in City electric issues, particularly as <br />the issues relate to county residents served by the City system, but residing outside city limits ("non- <br />resident customers"). The Board directed the County Attorney to explore alternatives that might be <br />available to the Board, including possible intervention in the Faherty/Heran PSC case. <br />BACKGROUND. <br />The City and Florida Power and Light ("FPL") both provide electric service to the residents of Indian <br />River County. The rate disparity between the two providers has led to much local controversy. While City <br />rates are better than the average in Florida, FPL rates are approximately 25% less than City rates. <br />APPROVED FOR MARCH 15, 2011 <br />B. C.C. MEETING – A Y'S MATTERS <br />COUN ATTORNEY <br />F.\Anu ,,)kUnd,AGENM8B C CAg,nda Mem MRC-COVB(Ekcuk kv-).Ac <br />Indian River Co. Ap ved Date <br />Admin. 00 1/ <br />Co. Atty. bt <br />Budget — <br />Dept. -- <br />Risk Mgnit. --- -- <br />140 <br />