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14.D. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI <br />14. D.1. SEBASTIAN EQ UALIZA TION FEE <br />(Clerk's Note: This Item was heard following Item 12.11., and is placed here for <br />continuity.) <br />Commissioner Solari read his memorandum dated February 10, 2014, regarding the <br />County's purchase of Sebastian's water and sewer utility system in 1995, it being consolidated <br />into the County's system, and because Sebastian's debt was assumed, the County began billing <br />Sebastian customers an "equalization charge." He believed that after many years of the County <br />charging the fee, the charge has equalized between the County and Sebastian customers. He <br />found no justification for the continuation of this charge, and felt all citizens in the County <br />should be treated fairly. <br />Administrator Baird provided history on the equalization charge, and said it is a policy <br />decision for the Board. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Davis, to direct the <br />County Administrator to eliminate the Sebastian <br />equalization charge, which currently appears on Sebastian <br />water and sewer bills. <br />Discussion and debate ensued regarding the 6% equalization charge for non -incorporated <br />area customers; and the reduction of about $200,000 in revenue to the County's General Fund if <br />the fee is eliminated. <br />Chairman O'Bryan wanted to know what the effective date would be. <br />February 18, 2014 23 <br />