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577 WHEREAS , this fee may not exceed $ . 50 per line, per month; and WHEREAS , the " 911 " fee will generate revenue which will pay the cost of providing such service throughout the County including the various municipalities ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA: Section 1 . That the Board of County Commissioners hereby establishes a fee of $ . 50 per month per access line up to a maximum of 25 access lines per account bill rendered . This fee shall be in effect for 12 months from the effective date of this Resolution at which time it shall be reviewed by the Board prior to the beginning of fiscal year 2002-03 . Section 2 . That in accordance with the provisions of Section 365 . 171 , Florida Statutes , BellSouth Business Systems, Inc . shall collect such fees less an administrative fee of an amount equal to one percent ( 1 %) of the total " 911 " fee collected by BellSouth Section 3 . That in accordance with the provisions of Section 365 . 171 , Florida Statutes, BellSouth shall provide to the County on quarterly basis a list of the names , addresses, and telephone numbers of any and all subscribers who have identified to BellSouth their refusal to pay the " 911 " fee. Section 4 . That pursuant to the authority set forth within Section 365 . 171 , Florida Statutes, Indian River County hereby indemnifies and holds harmless BellSouth Business Systems, Inc . against liability for damages resulting from or in connection with " 911 " service or identification of telephone numbers, addresses, or names associated with any person accessing " 911 " service, except if BellSouth acts with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton . and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property in providing such services . Section 5 . That the Board hereby authorizes that a letter be sent to BellSouth notifying them of the imposition of the fee, that the fees shall be collected by BellSouth less an administrative fee, that BellSouth shall provide the County with the above-referenced list and request written acknowledgment from BellSouth regarding the imposed fees and other matters set forth within the letter. Section 6 . SEVERABILITY If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution. September 4 , 2001 65 H J 3 irt