Marlboro County approves USDA grant to buy two shared vehicles

Marlboro County officials voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 102401, authorizing the county to accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (Rural Housing Services) to buy two shared vehicles for county use, not to exceed $49,200.

The resolution, introduced by an unidentified presiding speaker at the meeting, states the grant is from USDA Rural Development and specifies the funds are to be used to purchase two shared vehicles with a total cap of $49,200. A motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded; the speaker recorded a show-of-hands vote and said the motion passed "unanimous."

Why it matters: the grant covers a capped purchase of vehicles intended for shared county use, which could affect how county services are delivered or scheduled if the vehicles are assigned to service routes or multi-department use. The meeting record does not specify which county department will manage the vehicles or the intended service programs.

At the meeting a visitor addressed the board during public comment, thanking officials for hosting the meeting and noting a roughly two-hour trip to attend. The visitor also made an offhand comment about the timing of funds. No details were provided about when the grant funds will be disbursed or which vendors will supply the vehicles.

The presiding speaker called for any non-agenda items and a motion to adjourn. A motion and second were recorded and the meeting was declared adjourned with the statement "This meeting is now adjourned."