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Territory to INCLUDE the geographic area of Fellsmere, <br /> and to EXCLUDE the geographic area of the <br /> unincorporated County . <br /> Commissioner Davis stressed that the Board' s Motion alone will not be a deterrent if <br /> Fellsmere decides to advance with its original proposal for the natural gas district, and stressed <br /> the need to protect the residents of the unincorporated County from any type of extra fees . <br /> Discussion ensued, with input from Administrator Baird and Director Brown, regarding <br /> the fact that Florida City Gas is already able to run gas lines in the County, both within and <br /> outside of the Fellsmere boundary area. <br /> Director Brown observed that Fellsmere ' s wish to proceed rapidly with the natural gas <br /> project could be accomplished by granting the County ' s request to limit the service territory to <br /> Fellsmere City limits (with the possibility of future expansion) . <br /> Vice Chairman O ' Bryan agreed, noting that if the service territory is wrapped over into <br /> its unincorporated area, the County will file a legal challenge that will delay the project . He <br /> added that if Fellsmere needs a larger service area to enhance their Community Development <br /> Block Grant application, they need to undertake a joint project with the County . <br /> Commissioner Davis wanted to know if the County ' s potential challenge to Fellsmere <br /> would be made through the PSC or the circuit court . <br /> Administrator Baird replied that based on input from the County Attorney, the challenge <br /> would be handled through the court system . <br /> Commissioner Flescher commended the Fellsmere City Council for moving forward with <br /> a gas line . However, he did not see their proposal as beneficial to the unincorporated County ' s <br /> residents , because the current natural gas provider is already willing to run gas lines . <br /> I AP *V <br /> 14 2 PG 645 <br /> July 3 , 2012 17 <br />