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"Over these next nine months, we are talking implementation," Applebee said of carrying out Marbut's recommendations. When Marbut arrives back in Sarasota next week for two days, he will have a busy schedule. Marbut and Applebee will be collaborating closely with an engineering firm to "work on further evaluation" of the two proposed shel- ter sites: 1330 N. Osprey Ave. and 1800 N. East Ave., Applebee told the News Leader. The site evaluation includes the initial draft- ing of the cost estimate and timeline for a shelter at either site. "In April, we want to be able to say, 'This is the cost estimate for Site A and this is the estimate for Site B, and this is the timeline for Site A and the timeline for Site B,'" Applebee said. Next week, Marbut and Applebee will also meet with Sarasota County Sheriff's Office representatives to talk about the operation of the shelter, which will be handled by the Sheriff's Office. The city is to provide security outside the facility. Additionally, the consultant and the county's homelessness coordinator will draft operat- ing and training protocols for planned HOTs (Homeless Outreach Teams), which will be Chairman Charles Hines and Vice Chairwoman Christine Robinson listen to discussion on Feb. 19. Photo by Rachel Hackney Sarasota News Leader February 21, 2014 Page 36