At the meeting the Metro Transit Authority board took several formal actions on staff recommendations.

On procurement, staff recommended and the board approved awarding on‑call strategic planning and organizational development contracts to eight firms and authorized the chief executive officer to execute task‑order contracts under a proportional ceiling model. Staff described the combined ceiling for the pool of firms as not to exceed $9,765,000 (three‑year base with two one‑year options). Board members clarified that individual task orders above the purchasing threshold (noted in discussion as $300,000) would return to the board for approval; otherwise, task orders under that threshold will be handled by staff under the negotiated on‑call agreements.

On real property, staff presented the disposition recommendation for an approximately 1.49‑acre parcel at 416 Andrew Jackson Way in Hermitage, acquired June 14, 1996. An appraisal conducted under FTA guidance valued the property at $170,000. Staff asked the board to request preliminary FTA approval to sell the parcel and transfer it to the Metro Department of Waste Services for a neighborhood recycling center; proceeds—if the FTA approves the disposition—are to be applied to MTA’s capital plan in accordance with FTA Circular 5010.1f. The board approved the motion to request FTA disposition review.

On grant support, staff recommended contracting with Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group as the implementation consultant for the US DOT Build America Bureau innovative finance and asset concession grant. Three responsive proposals were received and the evaluation committee selected Greystone; staff requested authorization for a 24‑month agreement not to exceed $999,400 (the grant award amount). A board member confirmed the contract will be entirely covered by the grant. The board approved the contract.

Other routine actions: the board approved October 23, 2025 minutes and adopted the 2026 board meeting calendar (fourth Thursday at 2:30 p.m., with November and December moved up one week).

Vote format: All actions at this meeting were approved on voice vote with the board calling 'aye' and chair declaring the motion carries. No roll‑call tallies by name were recorded in the transcript.