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Pine Bluff council adopts Transit Department Title VI program to preserve federal funding eligibility
Summary
The city council voted to adopt the Pine Bluff Transit Department Title VI program and authorized the transit director to submit the report and appendices to the Arkansas Department of Transportation to maintain eligibility for federal and state assistance.
The Pine Bluff City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on June 1 approving the Transit Department’s Title VI program report and authorizing the transit director to submit the document to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Councilmember Holcomb moved for adoption; the council recorded no discussion before the vote.
Council materials state the Title VI report documents the Transit Department’s compliance with federal nondiscrimination requirements and is necessary to remain eligible for financial assistance that supports transit operations. The resolution authorizes the director to forward the report and appendices to the state as soon as possible.
The resolution was adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The action keeps the transit program in compliance with federal and state obligations.
