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removing bacteria and virus. The fish and birds stay healthy. <br />Water specimens were sent to the University of Florida for <br />analysis, and no evidence of either viruses or bacteria was found. <br />Director Pinto conveyed that percolation ponds create a much <br />greater mosquito problem. <br />Commissioner Adams related that she really loved this type of <br />effluent disposal and would like to see a much larger area than 200 <br />acres. She suggested the County look at other areas in the future. <br />She saw the Iron Bridge treatment area in Orlando and thought it <br />was incredible. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird to approve the submitted report of <br />the study, grant permission for staff to negotiate <br />with Masteller and Moler, Inc., and bring the <br />negotiated contract back to the BCC for approval, as <br />recommended by staff. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Bird asked about use of the <br />water during the dry season. <br />Director Pinto explained that the County has been having a <br />hard time convincing the citrus industry to use the effluent for <br />irrigation. Since the proposed managed wetland will provide <br />indirect discharge, the water quality will be much better and will <br />probably be more acceptable to the citrus industry. Director Pinto <br />mentioned that fees charged to developers for wetlands mitigation <br />when other areas of the county are developed could contribute <br />towards expanding this site at no cost to the County. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Macht understood that with a 20 <br />cent per gallon cost it means a capital cost of approximately $1.2 <br />million, and Earl Masteller confirmed that to be correct. He <br />explained that in fast tracking the design for 2 mgd or 6 mgd, the <br />cost is almost the same, so they would opt to just go right to the <br />6 mgd and be done with it. Another thing he would like to mention <br />is that the deep pond is not only important from the design of the <br />operation but also is important because it generates the needed <br />fill material. He confirmed that water can be stored in cells for <br />up to 60 days during the rainy season. <br />Commissioner Bird wondered whether there will be recreational <br />benefits, and Mr. Swindell recommended stocking it with fish and <br />setting up nature walks. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and carried unanimously. <br />33 <br />DEC 2 21992 <br />