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BOOK 88 PAGE County Attorney pointed out that either the DER or the Commission is responsible for enforcing the agreement. He noted that the Board heard that most of the people in attendance were in favor of an extension and would convey that feeling to the DER. He urged the Board to convey to the DER that the Board also supports an extension. Robert Woods, 8775 20th Street, Lot 541, Countryside North, addressed the issue of payment of the impact fee. He pointed out that the leases state that the residents do not have to pay for water, sewer, garbage and so forth. When a resident originally paid for the home, that price included those amenities. When Realcor purchased the mobile home park in 1985, a letter was sent to each resident stating that Realcor would honor the leases of the residents. Now they are demanding that the residents pay the impact fees. That is not right because it means the residents are paying twice. He also pointed out that the reasoning behind the lifetime leases was that the residents would not live for more than 10 years. Mr. Woods reported that he has been there for 11 years. He felt that Realcor is taking advantage of the, residents. He cited the increases in his rent over the past 11 years and pointed out that if he sells his home or dies, the next owner will pay a much higher monthly rent. He predicted that if Realcor sells the park, the next owner could come before the Board in 5 years and ask for another extension. He understood that the Commissioners have a serious obligation. He calculated that the utilities could cost him an additional $600 per year, and while nobody wants to go to court, he would be willing to contribute $100 or even $200 to support a lawsuit to see who is right because he did not think any jury would agree that the residents are obligated to pay the impact fees. Commissioner Adams led discussion regarding the costs and timing of construction of the utilities, and Director Pinto responded that the estimated cost of $130,000 has been funded, and the project is ready to go to bid now. Director Pinto clarified that the issue is the increased monthly service charge for the wastewater service and whether the park owner can recover those charges from the residents. There is no question about the impact fees because even if the connection did not take place, the impact fees would continue to be paid. Director Pinto explained that the franchise gives the park owner the ability to charge for utility services. If he eliminated his treatment plant and connected to a utility system other than the County's, under his existing franchise there is a rate structure and he has the ability to charge that rate structure to any tenant 22 - . M