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The primary areas of increases within this budget are funding for bridge replacements, equipment replacement, health insurance increase, and a cost of living contingency. Commissioner Scurlock asked if a safe route has been established for citrus haulers and if that has been included in the program. Public Works Director Jim Davis advised that a few years ago we met with the Citrus League and developed citrus hauling routes throughout the county, and we have worked with the citrus industry to make sure that they have available corridors and bridges that are not posted, which we inspect more frequently to accommodate that need. We will be meeting soon with the Citrus League to look at establishing a citrus transportation corridor out west in the 3 -county area, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River. Chairman Bird opened the public hearing on the Transportation Fund and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Glenn Legwen, 59th Street, S.W., asked if there are any future plans for providing public transportation such as busses, and Chairman Scurlock advised that we already participate in public transportation by funding programs such as the Council on Aging, volunteer ambulance service, Veterans Services, Health Department, etc. He assumed that at an appropriate time we will be continuing to look at public transportation in an effort to reducing traffic loads on roads so that we can keep our service levels adequate. Administrator Chandler explained that the question of moving into public transportation was addressed in the transportation element of the Comp Plan hearings, but there was not a demonstrated need, from a cost benefit basis, for a public bus system in the next few years. There being no others who wished to be heard, Chairman Bird closed the public hearing on the Transportation Fund. 9 SEP 1 Sao ��UL J