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Board of County Commissioners <br />February 27, 2015 <br />Page Two <br />On February 26, 2015, the Town voted, by a 3 to 2 vote, to continue the mediation process under the terms <br />of the Interim Mediation Agreement and conduct another mediation session. The Town voted to continue <br />to abate its lawsuit until May 15th and seek to set the next mediation session around May 1 st. As part of <br />the motion the Town requested that the City, at the mediation session, provide details concerning the <br />specific rate relief the City can offer and the timing of such relief. <br />Since the County is a primary conflicting governmental entity in the process, the Indian River County <br />Board of County Commissioners must decide whether to continue to participate in the Florida <br />Governmental Conflict Resolution process under the terms of the Interim Mediation Agreement. The <br />Interim Mediation Agreement does not impose any limitations on the County. By extending the duration <br />of the Interim Mediation Agreement the County will have more time to evaluate appropriate means to <br />provide electric service, and to participate in any negotiations and discussions with OUC, FMPA and the <br />various bondholders. <br />FUNDING. <br />The costs of continuing to participate in the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution process are to be <br />split evenly between the primary conflicting governmental entities. The costs would include conducting an <br />additional mediation session with the mediator, Carlos Alvarez. The funding for participating in the <br />Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution process will come from MSTU Fund/Cash Forward. <br />RECOMMENDATION. <br />The County Attorney recommends that the Board vote to continue to participate in the Florida <br />Governmental Conflict Resolution process under the terms of the Interim Mediation Agreement and <br />authorize the Chair to sign any documents necessary to effectuate this continued participation. <br />ATTACHMENTS. <br />Interim Mediation Agreement <br />February 18, 2015 City of Vero Beach Update Report <br />F: A.rney'Linda GENERAL B C CAgenda .Vemor Elrcr.ic LYiliy Mediation Update (2)d« <br />205 <br />