FY2025 Rural Public Transportation Grant Agreement

Original title: FY25 5311 “Formula Grants for Rural Areas” Public Transportation Grant Agreement & Resolution

Record date · February 25, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to enter into a grant agreement for the FY2025 'Formula Grants for Rural Areas' program. The funding is designated to support public transportation services within rural parts of the county.

Why it matters

This agreement secures federal or state funding for rural transit operations, which determines the availability and service levels of public transportation for residents in non-urban areas of the county.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Rural residents

Residents in rural areas rely on the public transportation services supported by these grant funds.

Directly affected

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is responsible for the legal execution and oversight of the grant agreement.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to execute a grant agreement for the FY2025 5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas program.
The document is filed under reference number 2025-7828.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item - Regular', indicating it is intended for routine approval.
The resolution was introduced on December 15, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 5311 Formula Grant program?

It is a federal program that provides funding to states and local entities for the purpose of supporting public transportation in rural and non-urbanized areas.

Does this resolution change my bus fare or route?

The document authorizes the county to accept grant funding for rural transit; specific impacts on routes or fares would be determined by the transit agency's operational plans funded by this grant.

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