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Lincoln County approves federal transit funds, grants, vehicle purchases and a health‑insurance renewal
Summary
At its May meeting the board approved a $352,660 federal Section 5311 transit award, several local grant acceptances and procurements (including two used 2025 Ford Explorers), and a UnitedHealthcare group health renewal raising employee-only premiums to $1,341.66 per month.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved multiple funding awards, procurements and a group health insurance renewal at its May 12 meeting.
Transit grant and related funding The board accepted the Federal Transit Administration FY27 Section 5311 formula grant for rural areas, with total funding of $352,660. The award includes operating assistance and capital funds; county staff said operating assistance is approximately $107,330 and the county will provide a budgeted match for operating and vehicle capital costs from the general fund and SPLOST tier 2.
Senior recreation grant Commissioners approved acceptance of a $9,780 reimbursement grant from the Central Savannah River Regional Commission to support six senior trips slated before June 30, 2026. No county match is required.
Vehicle purchases and equipment The board authorized purchase of two used 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles for county use (one assigned to the chairman and one to the director of emergency services). The first purchase was described at around $35,420 and the second at $36,648 (including shipping, radio and light packages); both are to be funded from SPLOST tier 2 rather than the general fund. The county indicated one of the replaced vehicles had been totaled and insurance proceeds were modest.
Pittney‑Bowes lease The commissioners approved a 60‑month lease renewal for the county’s postage machine at a reduced rate of $536 per quarter (approximately $2,144 per year; $10,720 over five years); maintenance is included, supplies are purchased separately.
Group health renewal The board accepted a UnitedHealthcare renewal for the county’s group health plan for 12 months. The employee‑only monthly rate will rise to $1,341.66; staff estimated the county’s current 61 covered lives would produce an annual premium increase of roughly $149,789 over the present year. County staff said attempts to obtain alternate quotes were limited this year due to small group size and loss‑run history; the board authorized the chairman and clerk to execute the renewal documents.
Arena improvements and capital projects Directors sought and won approval to spend up to $38,000 from SPLOST tier 2 to complete cabling, wiring and electrical work at the agricultural arena adjacent to the recreation complex, bringing the long‑running project to usable condition.
All motions were approved by voice vote. The board recorded these approvals in the published meeting packet and authorized the chairman and clerk to sign necessary grant and procurement documents.
