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These stations have been operating under license, standards, and periodic inspection of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. J Under the current programs, inspection stickers are purchased from the State at a cost of forty cents OW each, and issued at a charge of three dollars ($3.00) each. Vehicles presented for inspection after expiration of a current sticker are assessed an additional one dollar ($1,00) late fee.. Total vehicle inspections in Indian River County for the past three calendar years were: 1978: 1979: •:2 The intent of vehicle inspection programs is to insure that vehicles utilizing public roads meet some basic safety standards, The extent to which the present program has met this objective can be, and is, argued between opponents and proponents of the program. There does not apprar to be any conclusive statistical information to support either prsition. The Administration believes that the vehicle inspection program is generally beneficial in terms of increasing the overall road -worthiness of vehicles on our public roads, thereby reducing accidents and injuries which may result from faulty equipment. With the Board's concurrence, the Administration will undertake a more detailed and comprehensive review of the County's options under the new Act, identifying potential costs and/or revenues to the County, expected actions of neighboring counties, training and certification processes required, and other similiar information necessary for the Board to make and informed decision regarding continuation of a vehicle inspection pro- gram for Indian River County under the provided local option. In the interim, the Administration requests some general discussion and expres!:ion of feelings by the Board. Should there be any questions, or should any additional information be desired, please advise. COMMISSIONER SCURLOCK STATED THAT WE NEEDED TO SPEND SOME STAFF TIME ANALYZING OUR OPTIONS ON THE VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM. COMMISSIONER BIRD AGREED, ALONG WITH COMMISSIONER WODTKE, AND THEY FELT THERE SHOULD BE CONSISTENCY IN ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM. CHAIRMAN LYONS FELT THAT WE OUGHT TO HAVE A STUDY MADE AND, HOPEFULLY, WE CAN CONTINUE AN INSPECTION SYSTEM. COMMISSIONER FLETCHER ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 8:45 A.M. DISCUSSION ENSUED,AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ADKINISTRATOR NELSON WOULD CONDUCT A STAFF STUDY AND SEE IF THE VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM IS FEASIBLE AND ENFORCEABLE BEFORE THE COUNTY PARTICIPATES. JUN 17 1981 BOOK e� 6 PAGE 676 5