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Council approves transit capital and operating budgets, debates pursuing electric‑bus grant
Summary
Council approved the transit operating and capital budgets that include local matches for vehicle purchases and discussed whether to pursue a competitive electric‑bus grant that would require charging infrastructure and maintenance changes.
Clinton City Council members voted to approve the transit operating and transit capital funds during the Feb. 13 budget workshop while also debating whether to pursue a state/federal electric‑bus grant the council had previously endorsed.
Why it matters: transit capital choices affect the transit budget now and operations later. An electric-bus procurement carries extra costs for charging infrastructure, different maintenance skill sets for mechanics and a local match; council members said the city should be clear on long‑term operations and mechanic training before committing to an electric fleet.
What staff proposed and what council approved
Staff present…
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