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Sarasota News Leader May 3, 2013 hybrids are about $680,000 each. After questioning by Robinson made it clear the hybrids were not being considered for efficiency but as a commitment to improve the environment, Commissioner Nora Patterson pointed out that providing a bus service — to encourage residents not to drive — already is a commitment to a better environment. Page 10 During a discussion of road resurfacing projects, the board also voted unanimously to approve the resurfacing of a section of Webber Street that had been cut apart during a Phillippi Creek Septic System Replacement Project. That cost was put at $2.5 million in the current fiscal year. The motion further called for staff to schedule the resurfacing of Verna and Singletary roads in the eastern part of the county as soon as possible after the start of the 2014 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. The latter project's cost If revenue projections were as strong as they is estimated at $1.5 million. were before the recession, Robinson said, she would be happy to approve the mix of buses James K. Harriott Jr., the county's chief ensuggested for the fleet, "but we're faced with gineer, pointed out that Verna and Singletary terrible, terrible numbers right now." roads have "high-speed" traffic, with a 55 mph "She took the words right out of my mouth," posted speed limit. Both have potholes, some rutting and "spot base failures." Patterson said. Moreover, Carter said it takes the county about 20 years to recoup the investment on a hybrid bus, but the bus itself generally cannot be used longer than 12 years. A chart compares major revenue sources for Sarasota County in the 2007 fiscal year to the 2014 fiscal year. Image courtesy Sarasota County