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and GE Credit. He predicted the project would be completed with the most modern technology known in the industry. Commissioner Eggert thanked them for the very clear presentation. She explained the reason the County is purchasing land near the landfill is for expansion of the landfill and that the County has provided INRIVCO an opportunity to lease the land. Mr. Knigin responded to several questions posed by Commissioner Ginn concerning the participation of the Adler Group, plans for organic conversion, steam generation and the amount of waste stream necessary to make generating steam feasible. Utility Services Director Terry Pinto expressed confidence in the project whether it is developed by this company or another. He did not feel waste stream would be a problem, that the people who will utilize the project will rely on low-cost purchase of raw material and their survival is based on the sale of the end product. Director Pinto reported that staff has been other than delightful in their negotiations with Mr. Knigin in their effort to get a fair deal. He stressed that the success of the project is the elimination of greed on the part of any partner and everyone involved needs to understand that. It is important to make sure that everyone is happy when they leave the table. He has talked with people all over the country about the project, and reported that the whole process is being watched by others who are interested. He emphasized that in order for the project to succeed here, it must have the support of the community. Commissioner Ginn asked if it might be possible to get a conditional contract in an effort to get financing commitments, and Mr. Knigin responded that Director Pinto and County Attorney Vitunac are very tough negotiators and that an understanding has not yet been reached. He also commented that lenders cannot commit financing based on "ball park" figures, but require specific information. He expected that negotiations would be moving more swiftly now. Commissioner Ginn was concerned that Director Pinto and County Attorney Vitunac might need more help in negotiating, and Administrator Chandler assured her that while they are the primary negotiators, they receive input from him and other disciplines. Commissioner Ginn strongly felt it would be better to have a negotiating team which might consist of 2 county attorneys, the Budget Director and the County Administrator as she believed there is wisdom in many opinions. She also wanted a workshop after November 26, 1996BooK 99 Fa�F9