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r � NOV 11-4,91 E" 6' f' POOK ANALYSIS: As the Board of County Commissioners is aware, the City of'Sebastian* has requested a revocation or cancellation of the franchise given to the County to provide water and wastewater service within the city limits of the City of Sebastian. The County has agreed to relinquish its franchise rights within the City and on March 13, 1991, the County sent a letter to the City offering to relinquish its franchise rights. On April 5, 1991, the City conditionally accepted the County's offer subject to completion of the necessary documents containing the terms and conditions acceptable to both parties, so that agreements, ordinances, and resolutions may be rescinded in such manner as to not impact third parties. The County and City staff members have met on several occasions to work out interim plans to effect the separation of the utility systems and are developing the provisions of_an interlocal agreement I as an acceptable way to satisfy the concerns of all parties. One Provision of the interlocal agreement would be for Indian River County to accept and treat wastewater generated within the wastewater system owned and operated by the City of Sebastian. This l provision will require the County to "Develop a nondiscriminatory, cost -of -service rate to be charged to the City for treatment of the iwastewater, which rate shall take into account the fact that the City is utility service provider for all classes of units within the City. The rates and components which make up the rates would be attached and incorporated into the agreement." 1The Department reviewed these requirements with CH2M Hill, its rate jconsultant, and requested a Scope of Services for the development of hates and charges for providing wholesale wastewater service to the City of Sebastian. The fee for providing the Scope of Services under Work Authorization Six (attached) will be $9,640.00, with a .charge of $1,490.00 for additional meetings if required. The ,project is to be funded from account No. 471-218-536-033.19 (other ;professional services - wastewater). RECOMMENDATION: The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends approval of the attached Work Authorization Six and authorization for the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the agreement. Commissioner Scurlock was concerned about an article in the newspaper which reported that someone from CH2M Hill was contacted by the press and hung up on the reporter. Mr. Scurlock talked to the reporter and she confirmed the occurrence. He wanted to bei, sure this behavior does not reflect on the County because Indian River County employees and agents should be polite and courteous. At the very least, the reporter could have been referred to our County Administrator. County Administrator Chandler agreed there is no question we are supposed to be accessible and responsive to people. Commissioner Scurlock felt the message would be conveyed and recognized Mr. McIntyre in the audience and assumed he heard the comment. G -i