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Sebastian buys that treatment plant from General Development, they will pay about $3 or $4 million. That cost must go into a rate structure, so even though it is the same plant that has already been paid for, the utility customers who will benefit from it must pay for the cost of acquisition. Another difference is that General Development was issued a 30 -year franchise about 20 or 25 years ago which did not require them to abandon it and connect to the County system. Mr. Nelson continued discussing the history of the utilities within the county. He described various situations in Heritage Village and the difficulties experienced by the residents. Mr. Nelson discussed the lawsuit being heard by Judge Kanarek and accused the Board of going against a decision made by Judge Kanarek. Attorney Vitunac clarified that Judge Kanarek made no decision. He only said it would be nice if the parties mediated the issue. When the mediation failed to take place, the Commissioners chose the only sensible option, which is the escrow agreement. Commissioner Macht added that Commissioner Bird's motion on November 24 was couched in strictly humanitarian terms and was an attempt to save the residents from a very unpleasant procedure. He recalled that Mr. Barkett favored the Board's decision because he agreed to meet and discuss the details. Mr. Nelson noted that Commissioner Adams voted against the motion. Commissioner Adams explained that she voted against the motion because she felt that the Board's action would only delay the pending court proceeding. She asked for an update on the case. Attorney Vitunac understood that the residents of Heritage Village voted not to go along with the escrow agreement, although he had not heard that from Attorney Larry Barkett yet. He also advised that utility bills would be sent from the Utilities Department the following day and if the bills are not paid in 30 days by somebody, the water would be turned off. Mr. Jacoby, resident of Heron Cay, asked how much it costs for each bill, why individual bills were being sent, and who pays the extra cost. He urged that one bill should be sent to the owner of Heron Cay. Director Pinto responded that it costs $4 for one bill for water and wastewater. He explained that the Heron Cay system was originally set up on individual meters. The utility lines are within the rights-of-way of the park but are operated and maintained by the County. There are lines that run off of these it Q E C 17 1992 BOOK 88 F+%F