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1990 PROGRAM SUMMARY 8. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Provide a summay of the program that does not exceed 200 words. Briefly describe the problem that was addressed,how it was addressed,the costs involved,and the results) NOTE:This section must follow the following former .200 words or less .75 characters or less per line -straight text:no bolded,underlined or italicized text -submit the original(not photocopied)text Unplanned and inefficient methods for providing agency transportation and funding vehicle replacement requests by Orange County lead to the establishment of the Orange County Coordinated Agency Transportation (CAT) Program. The first step in improving the coordinated and efficient use of available vehicles and, manpower was the development of a Transportation Development Plan (TDP) , which established the CAT management structure, member agency participation, the five year vehicle replacement schedule and a human service transportation advisory board. The CAT 1990 budget is $ 95 ,453 with the County contributing $ 38, 673 and the balance provided by various agencies who lease drivers and vehicles on a shared basis from the system. Tangible results have been planned agency vehicle replacements, over a five year period at a reduced cost , an increased in timesharing and ridesharing among agencies, an improved backup and emergency system, and reduced operational costs to the CAT agencies. PROBLEM/CONCERN (Describe the problem,need or concern in your county/department that prompted the development of the program. Describe the objectives of the program) Up to 1.983 local human service agencies such as the Mental Health Center, the Handicapped Sheltered Workshop, the Community . Action Agency, the Community Health Center, the Headstart Program and the County Department on Aging, were each independently purchasing, operating and maintaining their own vans and mini-buses exclusively for their clients. When vehicles needed replaced, each agency would request from County government and other sources the necessary funds. The County Commissioners became acutely aware of the unplanned and inefficient method of providing transportation and handling vehicle funding requests. At the same time, the state transportaton department was willing to provide local assistance with agency vehicle replacements (with only a 10% local match) if the County would encourage and establish a County Transportaion Development Plan (TDP) . Thus, agency transportation and vehicle replacement coordination was identified as a critical need and cost effective approach. • 2