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would like to get that information sooner rather than later. "That has been a source of discussion as far as road maintenance and other things," Robinson pointed out. "I was wondering if we will be able to have that [information] for budget discussions we are going to have this year." Patterson noted infrastructure such as road- ways, smaller bridges and buildings that might have deteriorated over the years are "obvious areas" staff can study. "Those can be brought back to us by gen- eral staff, as opposed to 'We will come back in two years,'" Patterson said during the presentation. The topic of infrastructure will likely come up again March 25, during a budget workshop specifically scheduled to go over debt service and capital projects funded by the county's surtax. This year's budget workshops are starting ear- lier than those of the past, which could prove a positive factor as the commissioners grapple 'Increasing percentages indicate potential need for capital outlay or rehabilitation,' the county's financial report for the 2013 fiscal year says. Image courtesy Sarasota County Clerk of Court Sarasota News Leader February 21, 2014 Page 30