Burke County commissioners authorized staff to apply for a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant related to the county transit program for fiscal year 2027, with a staff-estimated project cost of $651,000.

A staff member told the commission the grant pertains to transit program funding for FY27 and pointed the commission to the cost figures provided in the meeting packet. “I move that we authorize the application and resolution for the transit FTA grant,” a commissioner said; another commissioner seconded and the motion carried on a voice vote.

Staff did not present detailed project-level breakdowns during the item; commissioners approved authorization so staff can submit the application and pursue FTA funding. The county will return with any required matching-fund information or detailed budget items if the application progresses.