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Commissioner Bird reported on the meetings of the Transportation Disadvantaged Committee he had attended at the request of the Board. He stated his first objective was to determine if we really have to get into this program, and his personal opinion is that we do for several reasons, i.e., because coordination of the funds could result in better transportation for the disadvantaged; if we do not do it, we will be jeopardizing the transportation funds the agencies are presently receiving for this service; and also, this is a legislative act which we are sworn to uphold. Commissioner Bird continued that he tried every way possible to come up with a workable plan other than dipping into the County's pocket, but they have not been able to find a suitable means the first year other than the County fronting the money. The next step that needs to be complied with is to name a Provider, and we have two options - (1) for the County to name itself, hire an individual to run the program, provide them with office space, telephone, etc. One thing in favor of this is that it would set this person up as a complete separate entity from the other agencies and have him under our direct control, but that is the most expensive alternative. (2) would be to have one of the major agencies, which have shown an interest, as the Provider. Although this has not been definitely decided by the Board of the Council on Aging, they have shown interest in being the Provider. This agency, using their office facilities and some of their basic resources would hire an individual who would by a full time employee to supervise and set up the Transportation for the Disadvantaged in this County. Jamie Cochran of the D.O.T. would train and assist this person in setting up the program. There has been an indication from the Council on Aging that a budget of $15,000 would be necessary the first year. This would include a salary of approximately $12,000 pE:aoa 50 Pdvc 081 JUL 211982 105