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before the Board and reviewed how they have assembled information from the various agencies that provide transportation in the county as to the resources that exist 4 here today; how they are used; how much is expended in operating the vehicles involved,etc. He informed the Board that they have determined that approximately 38% of the total population of the county, or about 23,000 people, could be classified as qualified for Transportation Disadvantaged per the definition set out by the state - Legislature. Commissioner Fletcher commented that the 38% figure also includes anyone over the age of 60. Commissioner Lyons wished to know how that figure compares with other counties, and Mr. Pollock stated that it is comparable to other counties in Florida. He then discussed identification of transportation resources, noting that in a survey of the various agencies, it was learned there currently are 27 vehicles providing agency type transportation - vans, buses, etc., and about $300,000 a year is expended by these agencies in providing this transportation service. Mr. Pollock continued that although the current resources here meet the basic needs of those they transport, there is also a segment of the population that is not currently being served, and they have identified that the current need for transportation could be increased at least 50%. There is additional need, and this is a high growth county. Mr. Pollock next discussed policy and administrative structure and the three alternatives for designating a Provider to coordinate the plan when it is developed: 1) Designation of the County itself as Provider and use of County staff.