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IL Current & Projected Population <br /> This section identifies the assumptions and resulting population estimates and projections <br /> for IRC . Population estimates for 2004 and projections through the year 2025 ( in five- <br /> year increments) are presented and summarized in this section for use , as appropriate , <br /> within each of the impact fee program areas . Functional population estimates , as well as <br /> a discussion of what functional population is , also are provided in this section . <br /> Population Assumptions <br /> All program areas being considered for impact fees in IRC require the use of population <br /> data in calculating existing levels of service , performance standards , and in calculating <br /> future demand for capital facilities . With this in mind, a consistent approach to <br /> developing population estimates and projections is an important component of the data <br /> compilation process . To accurately determine demand for services , as well as to be <br /> consistent with Chapter 9J - 5 , F . A . C , IRC ' s Comprehensive Plan considers not only the <br /> resident, or permanent population of the County , but also the seasonal residents and <br /> visitors as well . Seasonal residents include visitors to hotel and motel facilities , visitors <br /> to RV parks , visitors that stay with relatives and friends , and part-time residents , which <br /> are defined as living in IRC for less than six months each year. Therefore , for purposes <br /> of calculating the current levels of service, performance standards , and in <br /> calculating future demand for capital facilities for each impact fee program area , <br /> the weighted average seasonal population will be used in all population estimates <br /> and projections . References to population contained in subsequent chapters of this <br /> report pertain to the weighted average seasonal population , unless otherwise noted . <br /> Table II - 1 presents weighted average seasonal population trends for IRC , including total <br /> county area, unincorporated area, and the municipalities . Detailed tables pertaining to the <br /> calculation of the weighted average seasonal population are included in Appendix A . <br /> The bottom of Table II - 1 includes three possible population categories that are needed to <br /> support the impact fee program areas under consideration, including the countywide <br /> population ; the countywide population, less the population of the Town of Indian River <br /> Shores ; and the unincorporated county population . <br /> The population category selected for a given impact fee analysis will be consistent with <br /> the service area of that service/facility category . For example , correctional facilities are <br /> provided on a countywide basis ; therefore , countywide population will be used in the <br /> calculations of the impact fee for correctional facilities . In contrast, law enforcement <br /> services are provided by the IRC Sheriff' s Department only to the unincorporated areas <br /> of the county . As a result, the unincorporated population will be used in the impact fee <br /> study calculations for law enforcement services . Such a determination is made for each <br /> impact fee program area and discussed in each impact fee program area ' s respective <br /> section . <br /> Tindale -Oliver & Associates , Inc . Indian River County <br /> May 2005 II - 1 Impact Fee Study <br />