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is best for the environment. She did not like Mayor Smith's threat <br />of passing the cost onto county voters. <br />Mayor Smith argued that the City will have no choice but to <br />raise its rates if the ordinance is passed. <br />Heated discussion ensued. <br />Administrator Chandler emphasized that the County made a <br />decision when construction of the sludge treatment facility was <br />first started to pass the ordinance against spreading sludge as <br />soon as it was completed. He stressed that the amount charged the <br />City will not include capital recovery, and the County is just <br />trying to help the City find an interim solution to the problem. <br />Mike Galanis, environmental health director, commented that <br />the City's sludge is Class 1 and the City uses a reputable hauler. <br />The problem is that anyone with a permit from DEP can spread sludge <br />in this county, and some of it is more harmful Class 2 sludge. Mr. <br />Galanis acknowledged that septage is a bigger problem than sludge. <br />He asked whether the City was asking the County to pass the <br />ordinance with an exemption for the City. <br />Administrator Chandler felt it would be a violation of laws <br />against discrimination to pass an ordinance that exempted the City. <br />City Attorney Braisted suggested passing an ordinance against <br />spreading septage, grease and Class 2 sludge. <br />Chairman Bird felt it would be an enforcement nightmare to <br />determine whether someone is hauling Class 1 or Class 2 sludge and <br />asked whether the City tried to find other sites for spreading the <br />sludge. <br />City Manager Nason explained that there is not enough acreage <br />available within the city. <br />Commissioner Tippin commented that he never heard of any <br />plagues caused by sludge, but he predicted that all sludge <br />spreading will be illegal in the future. He urged everyone to try <br />to cooperate and do what is best for the taxpayers. He preferred <br />to give the City a grace period. <br />John TenEyke, assistant director of the City of Vero Beach <br />wastewater treatment plant, pointed out that a lot of the sludge <br />being generated in this county is taken to Okeechobee. <br />Commissioner Macht thought there was a consensus among the BCC <br />members to delay passage of this ordinance until the City's <br />consultant completes his report. <br />Commissioner Adams suggested enacting the septage ordinance <br />now and then pass a separate ordinance for the sludge. <br />5 <br />�37 <br />I. <br />B00K 9® PA�r , <br />