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Caswell commissioners approve resolution to seek FY27 transportation grants for three replacement buses
Summary
The board held a public hearing and approved a resolution allowing Caswell Area Transportation System to apply for FY27 Community Transportation Program grants, including funding requests to replace three buses and support services; local enterprise funds will supply required matching dollars.
Caswell County commissioners voted Sept. 2 to adopt a resolution authorizing the county—s transit operator to apply for FY27 Community Transportation Program (CTP) grants to replace three buses and request operating and service funding.
County staff held a public hearing required for the application before the board voted. Deputy county staff explained that the county is requesting $138,869 in administrative CTP funding (with a 15% local match of $20,830 from the transit enterprise fund), $346,500 for three replacement buses (10% local match of $34,650), and $54,900 for out-of-county trips serving elderly and disabled riders (10% match of $5,490 using existing grant funds). The total state funding request was listed as $540,269.
The deputy manager told the board that Caswell Area Transportation System (CATS) is a standalone enterprise fund and that no ad valorem tax dollars are required for CATS operations; local matching amounts will come from the transit enterprise fund. Skyler Pascal, introduced to the board as the new CATS director, offered brief remarks and was welcomed by commissioners.
Commissioner Rose moved to open the public hearing and later moved to approve the resolution as presented. The board approved both motions by voice vote; the second on the resolution was not recorded by name in the minutes, and the chair called the motion "carried." Commissioners did not receive public opposition or speaker testimony during the hearing.
During the presentation, a commissioner asked how the transit system disposes of retired buses. Staff said retired vehicles are sold through state surplus after a required competitive process, and sale proceeds are returned to the transit system—s asset account to support future capital needs, subject to any federal requirements on excess proceeds.
The board adopted the resolution authorizing staff to submit the FY27 CTP grant applications and certify local matching funds. Staff noted the application deadline for CTP and capital grant applications is Oct. 3.
What—s next: staff will complete the grant application and return to the board as needed for any required local certifications or additional approvals tied to acceptance of awards.
