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23 <br />D °: <br />aO � i <br />L <br />In addition, we would'encourage review and further consideration of <br />the charges for OWASA.'s supplemental fire protection service to <br />buildings with sprinkler systems. We are concerned that these rates <br />may discourage sours building owners from having sprinkler systems. <br />Conclusion <br />As discussed above, we believe designation of the Chapel Hill - <br />Carrboro "urban services" area as OWASA's service area is the key <br />to resolving several matters involving the focus, priorities and <br />future development of the OWASA system which was purchased with <br />revenue from local customers in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro area. <br />We support non - emergency water sales agreements, and believe that <br />interim, non - emergency water sales can be advantageous when based <br />on plans for the buying utility to achieve self - sufficiency. <br />We encourage discussion among OWASA and the local governments of <br />creative alternatives for addressing concerns about the impact of <br />water and sewer availability and assessment costs on low income <br />families. <br />