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Water Utility Systems , in which the County would acquire the City ' s system . Through a <br /> PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) , he highlighted the benefits of the regionalization, which <br /> included a stabilization of utility rates for City customers , who typically pay higher rates than the <br /> County. He provided a timeline and detailed analysis of nine (9) tasks associated with the <br /> Regionalization , and advised that staff could have a draft agreement ready by the end of June <br /> 2011 , an anticipated final agreement by the end of September 2011 <br /> and be ready to serve <br /> residents of the County, City, the Barrier Island ( Orchid Island ) , and the Town of Indian River <br /> Shores with an integrated system approximately 24 months after the agreement is executed . <br /> Commissioner Davis supported the regionalization ; however, he wanted to mance sure <br /> staff would continue to try to transition all of the City customers who are outside of City limits <br /> and in unincorporated areas of the County, into the County ' s utility system . <br /> Chairman Solari felt that proceeding with the regionalization would not preclude the <br /> County from securing the customers alluded to by Comipissioner Davis , nor in pursuing the <br /> Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Franchise Agreement with the Town of Indian River <br /> Shores . <br /> Director Olson confirmed for Vice Chairman Wheeler that lie would attend the City <br /> Council Meeting tonight, May 17 , 2011 , to address any questions about the regionalization . <br /> Chairman Solari , voicing support for the regionalization, noted that as a County <br /> customer, he would save around $ 150 annually on his water bill , and anticipated that other City <br /> residents would see substantial savings . He said other benefits for the City would be decreased <br /> debt, and reduced environmental risks and increased property values resulting from tine removal <br /> of the wastewater plant on 17t" Street (situated above the Indian River Lagoon ) . <br /> Bob Johnson , Coral Wind Subdivision , told Commissioners he would probably support <br /> the regionalization , but had questions about the length of time and expense for laying the <br /> infrastructure pipeline , and repaving affected areas . <br /> May 17 , 2011 19 <br />