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Ben Hill County commissioners authorize RMS to apply for FTA Section 5311 transit grant for FY2022
Summary
The Ben Hill County Commission voted unanimously Nov. 3 to adopt a resolution authorizing RMS to file an application for an FTA Section 5311 rural transit grant to support the county’s transit program in fiscal year 2022. No dollar amount was specified.
The Ben Hill County Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to adopt a resolution authorizing RMS to apply for a Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 grant to aid operation of the county’s transit program for fiscal year 2022. Commissioner John Mooney moved for adoption and Vice‑Chair Hope Harmon seconded; Chairman Steve Taylor and Commissioner Daniel Cowan joined in a 4‑0 vote in favor.
The resolution empowers RMS to submit the Section 5311 application on behalf of Ben Hill County. The transcript records the motion and its unanimous passage but does not specify a grant amount, match requirements or a project timeline. County officials did not provide further details during the meeting.
Section 5311 grants typically support rural public transportation operations and capital needs; the county will proceed with the application process through RMS. The commission took no further action on funding or program changes at the meeting.
