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Mr. Nason assured those in attendance that the City's present treatment system is an open system and there is no problem with odor. The proposed system is enclosed. Additionally, they can use the City's power system as an interruptible customer which means they would not be contributing to the peak power time which will also cut costs. Chairman Bird asked whether the City is considering using the County's sludge treatment system or if the decision has been made to go on their own. Acting City Manager Nason reported that based on their calculations, which did not include the capital expense at the County's facility, the City's own facility would cost less because the biggest cost is transporting the sludge to the County facility. On some days the City issues 10 to 20 trucks, which would require an extended operation of the County's facility. With a City -owned facility, the operation could be handled right on the premises and they would have a product which may have a value of between $5 and $10 a ton from the commercial fertilizer industry. Mr. Nason felt that is the direction the City is headed, but they have not closed the door to alternatives. County Administrator Chandler clarified that the numbers which were provided to the City were for an interim operation and did not include the capital expense because of the County ordinance which prohibits disposal of septage or sludge in the unincorporated areas except at the County's facility. He explained that a copy of the ordinance was provided to Mr. Nason to use in his analysis and we are waiting for a response regarding the interim plan. Chairman Bird summarized that County staff and City staff are in communication to assure that the decision is made on current information. Mayor Smith confirmed that there has not been a final decision and the request for proposals is due back on May 11. DISCUSSION OF SMALL BUSINESS OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE R9QUIREMENTS Administrator Chandler explained that this issue was recently addressed by the Economic Development Committee because of a concern of small businesses regarding the fact that they must pay for occupational licenses in both the city and the county. Administrator Chandler advised that there has been a recent change in state law regarding distribution of the fees which are collected by the County for occupational licenses. The new law states that fees that are collected in the unincorporated area would remain within the county and would not be distributed on a pro rata 3 MAY ® 5 1993 BOOK 89 fln, 450