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Public Hearings 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/03/2014
Issue: Resolution Approving the Transfer of an Exclusive Franchise to Operate a Water System
From:	Keith Wilkins
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:32 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting a Resolution approving the transfer of an exclusive franchise to operate a water system.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt a Resolution approving the transfer of an exclusive franchise to operate a water system, in accordance with Chapter 57-1313, Laws of Florida.

BACKGROUND:

On June 5, 1970, the Board of County Commissioners previously granted unto Bratt-Davisville Water System, Inc. (BDWS), an exclusive franchise to operate a water system utility in accordance with the provisions and conditions of Chapter 57-1313, Laws of Florida.

Pursuant to said Chapter 57-1313(3)(g), such franchise shall be transferrable and assignable provided that the then franchise holder and proposed transferee submit a request to the Board in writing , which application shall contain information concerning the financial status and other qualifications of the proposed transferee and such other information as the Board may require.

On March 18, 2014, the current franchise holder, BDWS, and the proposed transferee, Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (EREC), submitted a request for approval of the transfer of the franchise to EREC, effective upon the sale and assumption of all assets and liabilities of BDWS by EREC, and further provided documentation concerning the financial status and other qualifications of the proposed transferee, EREC.

Pursuant to Chapter 57-1313(3)(g)(2), a public hearing must be held on such a request to consider the financial status and other qualifications of the proposed transferee.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Resolution was prepared by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon approval and execution by the Chairman, the Clerk shall forward a copy of the Resolution to Diane Collar, Area Director, United States Department of Agriculture - Department of Rural Development.

Attachments
Resolution-BrattDavisvilleWaterFranchise