Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Ammon council approves TAP grant application; discusses transit expansion support for GIFT
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2026‑002 to apply for TAP grant funding and discussed Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) expansion into Ammon, with councilmembers noting potential federal match and the need for local cost sharing.
The Ammon City Council on Jan. 15 authorized staff to apply for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant funding and discussed potential local support for Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) to extend service into Ammon.
City Engineer Morgan Stewart presented Resolution 2026‑002 authorizing application for TAP funding. Council Member Kris Oswald moved to approve the resolution and Council Member Jeff Fullmer seconded; the roll‑call vote was unanimous.
Separately, Council Member Jeff Fullmer described GIFT’s outreach and funding needs, saying the transit provider has contacted roughly 60 Ammon businesses to solicit support and that federal grant funding might cover a portion of costs while the city would likely need to provide the local match. Council Member Heidi Boyle noted that GIFT funding had been reduced in a previous budget cycle because of city shortfalls and asked that budget constraints be considered.
What’s next: the TAP grant application will proceed per the council’s authorization. Any decision to commit Ammon general funds as a local match for GIFT would require a separate appropriation or budget action; the minutes record discussion but no formal commitment for GIFT match funding.
