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who does not have a contract that says something different. The tenants have contracts that state they do not have to pay for that service, so this is a problem between the park owner and the tenant. Commissioner Eggert asked whether the Board's decision is complicated by the development order, and Director Pinto confirmed that the development order stated that the system is temporary and will be abandoned when the County facilities become available. That is the condition under which the County constructed the regional wastewater treatment system. Administrator Chandler further confirmed that there is a mandate through the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and the Department of Community Affairs reinforces that mandate. Chairman Bird asked if there is a master meter for Countryside North Mobile Home park. Director Pinto responded that there is a master meter and the rate structure is set up to charge a reduced rate if there is a master meter. Commissioner Macht asked for clarification on the scope and latitude of the Board's decision-making authority, because he did not want to avoid the responsibility of making a decision and depend on the DER to enforce the requirements. Attorney Vitunac summarized that the connection is required by the Development of Regional Impact, the 201 facility Plan, the 1985 agreement with the park owner, and the acquiescence of the residents in 1991 when the agreement was updated. There are at least five documents and policies that require Countryside to connect to the County wastewater treatment system. He thought Attorney Sam Block might possibly win in a challenge to the DER's letter, but he felt the County will prevail because the owner signed many agreements and has had the benefit of a delay for at least 7 years. Commissioner Macht led discussion regarding the purpose of the 10 -year extension, which is that the ownership of mobile homes would change and thereby relieve the situation. Attorney Vitunac agreed that the original time limit for the delay in paying impact fees was based on the reasoning that the residents would either move or die, ownership would change, and the original lifetime leases no longer would exist. When a home is sold, part of the selling price of the home goes to the County in the form of impact fees. Either the seller or the buyer will bear the burden of paying that impact fee. However, the impact fee is not an issue. The monthly charge of approximately $28 is the problem. The park owner is not required to pass all costs through 23 JAN 19 1993 BOOK 88 F,,,rS,