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Fr NCK t, Chairman Eggert questioned whether a session with the public is included, and Mr. Hartman responded that they would prefer to first have a workshop with the Board and then make a presentation to the public. Commissioner Ginn questioned whether Mr. Hartman felt he had a real grasp of the problems presented in the RFP, especially concerning the discriminatory rates between small users. Mr. Hartman stated his firm has a very good grasp of the problems presented and also will include "lifeline" rates for individuals having a hard time in order that those who can't pay their bills can at least have water and sewer. County Attorney Vitunac questioned whether Mr. Hartman's firm has ever calculated rates with a base facility charge directly related to volume, and Mr. Hartman responded they have and have argued that calculation before the Florida Public Service Commission who sets public policy. County Attorney Vitunac then questioned whether Hartman & Associates, Inc. has found mobile homes use less than 1 ERU compared to single-family dwellings. Mr. Rocca answered that mobile homes and multi -family homes generally do use less than 1 ERU compared to single-family dwellings and that mobile homes especially tend to have more seasonality but are still existing and have a demand for available service. The flow characteristics are usually less but this has to be annualized on an area -by -area basis. Mr. Rocca continued that charges are based on demand but a lot of characteristics go into identifying the costs that particular connections should pay relative to the County's capital investment and other fixed costs which sometimes elevate base charges. Chairman Eggert thanked the representatives and advised that, if the Board does not come to a decision today, a decision will be made on Tuesday, November 18, 1997. NOVEMBER 5, 1997 -14-