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A bus that will offer an overnight refuge for homeless residents of western Orange County could hit the roads by April now that nonprofit Matthew’s Hope has secured funding and one location where it can park — although more are needed.

County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved $787,560 for a one-year contract — and up to four one-year renewals — with the organization to purchase and operate the sleeper bus. Commissioners also authorized an advance payment of $190,000 to fund buying and equipping it.

“I believe that we’ll be wheels on the ground by the end of the first quarter of next year,” said Scott Billue, founder and CEO of the homeless outreach nonprofit with locations in Winter Garden and Cocoa. “I’ve already been through al

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