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n v 12 rnJr 944' It_ recommendation sub3ect to approval by the Loca Government Commission. Commissioner Stafford seconded the motion. Chairman Cox asked if there were any further comments or questions. County Manager Cowan advised that invitations have been extended to five financial institutions and we should be receiving their proposals on Wednesday. It is scheduled to come before the Local Government Commission on November 7th. Dr. Marvin Joyner, President, CCCC was recognized and advised that the November 7th date is beyond the 30 day period on the bids. The low bidders have agreed to honor their bids until November 13, provided they receive a letter stating that the contract has been awarded contingent upon the Local Government Commission approving the method of financing. The Chairman directed the County Manager to send such a letter. There being no further discussion, the vote on Commissioner Matthews' motion was as follows: Aye: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox. Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. The Chairman advised that the next item on the agenda was consideration of an amendment to the March 9, 1989 Water Agreement between Sanford and Lee County. Commissioner Stafford was recognized and advised that this Agreement stated that the City would install a lift station on the Pendergrass Road water transmission line near Steel Bridge Road, and that it would be completed and operational by December 31, 1989. it deals with the placement of two pumps. One at the Valley Road site where the County water tank is located and the other at the intersection of Pendergrass Road and Steel Bridge Road. The County Attorney was requested to prepare an addendum to this contract because it appears that condemnation of property would have to take place in order to acquire unrestrictive property rights. In a meeting attended by the Sanford City Manager, Commissioner Stafford was advised that the City is not going to take responsibility for condemnation. Commissioner Wicker expressed concern that this could affect getting water to Tramway. Mr. Bob Joyce of the Grants and Water Department, advised that he believed our agreement with the City has a paragraph that allows us to transfer water to Tramway, but does not allow us to transfer water from Tramway through the lines. Mr. Joyce further advised that the installation of the two lift stations was necessary in order to transfer water from the County water plant to the Tramway water tank. Without the lift stations, there would not be sufficient pressure to boost the water to the water tank and be able to serve water customers in the Tramway area. After considerable discussion, the Board authorized the County Attorney to discuss this Agreement with the city's Attorney to determine who has responsibility for condemnation in 3