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065 • Synopsis of Comments Goal 4 - County Involvement Establish a basis for Orange County's involvement in the provision of water and/or sewer services and facilities. A. General Policies (Draft Policy) (See Preceding Page) Economic Development Commission (Continued) 2. Ownership of sewer lines. This policy appears to force County into sewer line ownership which implies maintenance and other nuts-and-bolts operations. It is not necessary to own the lines to collect the tap-on fees needed for reimbursement of capital costs, and. we believe. not appropriate for the County to be engaged in the nuts-and-bolts operations of a sewer system. If State/Federal participation in the funding requires County ownership. then this possibility could be allowed for as an exception rather than making County ownership the rule. 3. County control over development patterns. The County has the LUP and the zoning and sub-division ordinances. which are ade- quate to control development. The EDC believes the water/sewer policy should not be regarded as yet another method of controlling growth: rather. it can be a positive tool for ensuring quality development in the correct areas. Orange Water & Sewer Authority A. General Policies 1. This requirement is fundamental to proper, long-term system operation and planning. 2. An introductory phrase should be added as follows: "Orange County may consider providing financial assistance for the completion of water and/or sewer facilities, as provided in this Section. Funding assistance may be available for completion of engineering studies,.... 3. %bat is the basis for the 750 feet minimum distance requirement? This provision may encourage "leapfrogged" development. 4. Agreed. Utility service providers within the County should consider the benefits of developing uniform standards for water and sewer utility line construction. 4-A-3