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Approval of Federal Transit Funding Requirements for Fiscal Year 2026

Original title: Federal Transit Administration FY 2026 Certifications and Assurances Required for Receipt of Transit Planning, Operation and Capital Funding

April 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action secures the county's eligibility to receive federal transit grants, which fund local public transportation services, infrastructure maintenance, and future transit planning projects for the 2026 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

County Transit Department

The department must adhere to federal compliance standards outlined in the certifications to maintain access to federal grant funding.

Public Transit Riders

The availability of federal funding for transit operations and capital improvements depends on the county's compliance with these certifications.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has adopted the required for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the 2026 fiscal year. This action is a mandatory step for the county to remain eligible to receive federal funding for transit planning, operations, and capital projects.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the FY 2026 Certifications and Assurances for the Federal Transit Administration.
Submission of these certifications is a prerequisite for the county to receive federal funding for transit planning, operations, and capital projects.
The document is filed under reference number 17356.
The action was introduced on April 2, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'Certifications and Assurances'?

These are formal legal agreements where the county promises to follow federal rules and regulations in exchange for receiving federal transit grant money.

Does this document authorize specific transit projects?

No, this document establishes the general eligibility to receive federal funds; specific projects are typically authorized through separate grant applications or budget processes.

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Annual Compliance Cycle

The document confirms that transit funding eligibility is managed on an annual cycle requiring recurring board approval of federal assurances.

Federal Transit Administration

Connected Entities

other17356“The file number assigned to this agenda item.”Map →

organizationFederal Transit Administration“The federal agency providing transit funding and setting compliance requirements”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The local governing body that adopted the certifications.”Map →

Sources

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