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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes -Final July 7, 2020 13.A. 20-1704 City of Vero Beach Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Franchise Agreement Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners authorize the County Attorney to attend the next City Council meeting, if possible,to discuss with the City Council the proposed water, wastewater and reclaimed water franchise agreement. Attachments: Staff Report Service Area Water Only Water Wastewater Agreement COVB/IRC Aug 2016 County Attorney Dylan Reingold recapped the actions to date regarding the Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Franchise Agreement (Agreement) with the City of Vero Beach (the City). He recounted that the Agreement had expired on March 4, 2017, however the City continued to serve the unincorporated areas of Indian River County at County rates. Negotiations for a new franchise agreement have been ongoing, with the latest draft submitted to the City for consideration on March 5, 2020. Attorney Reingold informed that negotiations had stalled, and he requested authorization from the Board to attend the next City Council meeting on July 21, 2020,to gauge interest on moving forward with a long-term agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Solari,seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari 14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher,Vice Chairman C. Commissioner Tim Zorc D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan E. Commissioner Bob Solari 14.E.1. 20-1702 Discussion of the Graves Ballfields property Recommended Action: Discussion Attachments: Commissioner's Memo Indian River County Florida Page 12