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October 5 , 2010
IIon. E . William Kenyon , Mayor Mr . Gerald C . Hartman, Vice President
Town of Indian River Shores GAI Consultants
6001 North Highway A- 1 -A 301 East Pine Street, Suite 500
Indian River Shores , Florida 32963 Orlando , Florida 32801
RE * Draft Asset Purchase and Franchise Agreement
Dear Mayor Kenyon and Mr . Hartman :
We are in receipt of the draft Asset Purchase and Franchise Agreement sent under cover of Mr .
Hartman ' s letter of September 13 , 2010 . We appreciate the opportunity to address this important
matter with Town officials and representatives .
The County is very interested in providing water and wastewater, including reclaimed water,
service to the Town . However , the draft agreement calls for a closing in early 2011 . As you
known , the Town has an existing franchise agreement with the City of Vero Beach until 2016 .
The County cannot interfere with the City ' s existing franchise rights . Thus , without a waiver
from the City , the County is not in a position to agree to provide services at any time prior to
2016 , or even seriously to discuss the matter . Perhaps the Town and the County can jointly
approach the City so that solutions can be discussed that are in the best interests of all concerned .
We repeat that the County is very interested in providing service to the Town . However, if the
Town seeks an agreement for service prior to 2016 , then a waiver from the City will be necessary
before the County can engage in serious discussions .
Sincerely ,
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! IeA Baird
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County Administrator
cc : James Gabbard , City Manager, City of Vero Beach
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