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agreement" that was signed in 1990, almost a quarter-century ago. Under the existing system, the developer of any new construction is required to com- pensate the city or county with cash for any impact the new project will have on roads. The mobility fee plan uses the same ethic but allows the money to be spent for more than extra lanes for traffic. Bike and pedestrian paths could be funded, as could a variety of forms of transit (water taxis, buses, trolleys, streetcars, electric vehicles). To goad construction, Sarasota County slashed its road impact fees years ago. Later in this new process, the city must decide how much it will charge for mobility fees. "It adds flexibility that wasn't there in the old regime," said Rod Warner, a seasoned citizen volunteer on a variety of transportation issues. DavisShaw said she would like to start the new system by the beginning of the next fiscal year, Oct. 1. "This is our future," said Commissioner Suzanne Atwell. "We need to do this." The commission agreed to advertise a public hearing that will be held to establish rates for the mobility fee. THE HOMELESSNESS REFLEX On Monday, the commission also took four votes and heard one report on vagrancy and homelessness in the city. Mayor Snyder has asked City Manager Tom Barwin to provide a A surface parking lot stands on the site where the State Street garage will be built. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader April 25, 2014 Page 62