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13 <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that he would like to approve this whole document on <br /> December 111h. He thinks that the County has suffered in the past by not having the 10-year CIP <br /> approved. He thanked Laura Blackmon for bringing up the selling of County property. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about making accurate revenue projections for the March <br /> 2009 work session. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that everyone is aware of the volatility of the availability of funds. <br /> The staff will keep the Board of County Commissioners as updated as possible. The important <br /> thing is to have a plan. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the information is too general and she would like more <br /> detailed information. <br /> Chair Jacobs suggested trying to make this as clear and simple as possible, not only for <br /> the Board, but for the public. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked about the retrofitting of energy efficient fixtures. Laura Blackmon <br /> said that staff was looking at a two-year plan for this. <br /> Commissioner Foushee said that it would be helpful to know, in talking about putting <br /> monies back into the Capital Improvement Plan, that there is a line item established for recurring <br /> capital. <br /> Laura Blackmon thanked staff for working so hard on this plan. <br /> e. Efland Sewer Rate Study <br /> The Board reviewed the recently completed rate study and considered recommendations <br /> on implementation of a new rate schedule. <br /> Engineering Specialist Kevin Lindley introduced Frank Davis with Raftelis Financial, who <br /> made the PowerPoint presentation. <br /> Efland Sewer System <br /> Board of County Commissioners <br /> October Meeting <br /> Rate Study Report <br /> October 21, 2008 <br /> Workshop Agenda <br /> •Current Environment and Challenges <br /> •Current Rate Structure <br /> •Revenue Requirements <br /> •Rate Recommendations <br /> >Rate Structure Modifications <br /> >Alternative Rate Programs <br /> •Affordability Strategies <br /> Current Environment and Challenges <br /> •Small Efland customer base —200 accounts <br /> >Large number of low & fixed income customers <br />