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r- DEC, 15 1992 BOOK 88 PAGE,2,S6 there is a health problem and we must react. We planned the County utilities system from the beginning knowing that these plants were to be temporary. Everyone agreed. If we allow this plant to continue, it just throws all of that planning out the window. Director Pinto felt that if this proposal were made in the very beginning, that park would not have been built. Chairman Eggert noted that the word "mandate" was mentioned. She also wondered if the water could be extended to 2002, why not the wastewater. Director Pinto agreed that the word "mandate" has been bouncing around. He pointed out that a requirement for the original permit for the development was the agreement to hook up to the County wastewater system, and whether that is a "mandate" will be interpreted by the courts. Commissioner Macht asked, and County Attorney Charles Vitunac advised that the Board does have the latitude to grant the request. If the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council wants to take some action on the Development of Regional Impact (DRI), it may. He further advised that this request has to do with the fact that the original tenants of this park were given a lifetime lease which said the park owner would pay the utilities. The park owner hopes that at the end of 10 years all the original tenants will have sold or turned over their units and new tenants will be under new leases. The owner then can pass through to them the costs of connecting to the County.wastewater system. Attorney Block agreed. Commissioner Bird asked about the bond holders, and Attorney Vitunac advised that our bonds have to be self-supporting. He did not think our bonds would be challenged unless we fail to make our payments to the bond holders. Discussion ensued regarding the operation of this plant and other wastewater treatment package plants in the County. Director Pinto estimated 5 or 6 plants are left, and they will all be connected within the next year. Chairman Eggert asked, and Director Pinto confirmed that granting the extension would be contrary to our master plan. Commissioner Adams needed more information and time to study the issue. Commissioner Bird asked, and Director Pinto clarified that the impact fees for wastewater are being paid as units are sold, and that process would not change whether they connect or not. Regarding the water, Director Pinto thought the agreement says that at time of connection the impact fees will be due. At that time the Commission would decide on the method of payment. Fes]