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Acceptance of $796,934 State Grant for SunTran Operations
Original title: Resolution 2026-2 to accept a Public Transit Grant Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Ocala for operational funding for the Ocala/Marion County Public Transit System, SunTran, in the amount of $796,934
October 7, 2025
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The Frame
What this does
This secures nearly $800,000 in state funding to support the ongoing operation of the Ocala/Marion County public bus system.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
SunTran riders
The grant supports the continued operation of the transit services they utilize.
City of Ocala taxpayers
The city is accepting state funds to manage public transit operations.
What changed
Last recorded activity October 7, 2025.
What's next
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Summary
The City of Ocala is moving to accept a $796,934 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to fund the daily operations of the SunTran public transit system.
Key Facts
- The City of Ocala will enter into a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.
- The grant provides $796,934 in funding.
- The funds are designated for the operational costs of the SunTran public transit system.
- The system serves both the City of Ocala and Marion County.
- The resolution is identified as RES-2026-2.
- The resolution was introduced on August 27, 2025.
Why It Matters
This secures nearly $800,000 in state funding to support the ongoing operation of the Ocala/Marion County public bus system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this money being used for?
The funds are for the operational expenses of the SunTran public transit system.
Who is providing the funding?
The Florida Department of Transportation is providing the grant to the City of Ocala.
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