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L� On a positive note, if the application had been filed and processed when required and the plant had not been shutdown, the expenditures to the County would have been in excess of $17,000.00. Therefore, the net economic effect to the County is a one time reduction in the operation costs (i.e. permit fees) of approximately $12,000.00 ±. Funding for these fees will be from the permitting account, 471-219-536-034.97. The Department recommends that the BCC approve the following: 1) Payment to DEP in the amount of $4,100.00 2) Approval of the Work Authorization No. 3 for payment to CDM in the amount of $1,500.00 for emergency permit services. 3) Authorize the Chairman to execute the DEP Order, confirming the negotiated agreement upon approval. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, that the Board approve payment to the Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $4,100; Work Authorization No. 3 for payment to Camp Dresser & McKee in the amount of $11500 for emergency permit services; and authorize the Chairman to execute the DEP Order, confirming the negotiated agreement recommended by staff. upon approval; as • Commissioner Ginn questioned how this happened and wondered whether we don't have a schedule so that we don't end up with fines. Director of Utility Services Don Hubbs stated there had been some confusion on the part of the department but he believed, in view of the notice of violation, that we are settling for a very small sum. The settlement saves the County about $12,000. Commissioner Adams noted that DEP regulations are so complex; sometimes they encourage disposal and then get you over a barrel, effectively enticing the County into situations which are not to our advantage. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion passed unanimously. DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD MARCH 10, 1998