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Kootenai County discusses $396,000 FTA grant and $99,000 local match to replace four paratransit buses

Kootenai County Board of Commissioners · February 25, 2026
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Summary

County transit staff told commissioners they are seeking $396,000 in FTA 5310/5339 funds plus a $99,000 jurisdictional cash match to replace four end-of-life paratransit buses, citing safety and maintenance risks; the board deferred action and staff said the items will return March 3 or March 10.

Kootenai County transit staff told the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 24 that the county is pursuing a grant agreement (C2579KC) with the Idaho Transportation Department to replace four paratransit vehicles using FTA 5310/5339 funds. Chad Engle, transit department staff, said the grant covers $396,000 with a $99,000 jurisdictional cash match contributed by participating cities.

"This includes $396,000 in grant funding with $99,000 in jurisdictional cash match," Engle said, adding the request is for…

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