Clare County adopts resolutions to apply for transit funding and update accessibility plan

Clare County commissioners approved a package of transit‑related resolutions authorizing county staff to apply for public transportation funding for fiscal year 2023–24 and to maintain required accessibility planning documents.

The resolutions referenced in the meeting record included a resolution of intent to apply for financial assistance (identified in the packet as No. 23‑01) and subsequent resolutions to adopt required grant and accessibility language for federal and state transit funding (listed as Nos. 23‑02, 23‑03 and 23‑04 in the staff materials). County staff explained that the county acts as a pass‑through for state and federal transit funds and that an ongoing capital plan drives applications for vehicle replacement and operational needs; staff noted rising vehicle costs and widespread driver shortages in the public transit sector.

The board discussed staffing challenges reported by the transit operator and the state cost‑share for buses (noting the state covers a share of bus costs). Commissioners asked clerical and financial questions; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll call vote recorded in the minutes (roll call in the transcript showed unanimous or near‑unanimous support from commissioners present).