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Board discusses federal grant for electric buses and $200,000 allocation in proposed capital budget
Summary
Board members raised a federal electric-bus grant and CDBG as possible offsets to a $200,000 bus allocation in the proposed capital budget and asked staff to explore grants and bidding options after budget adoption.
Committee member B told the board about a short-window federal grant for electric buses targeted at underserved areas and said staff had discussed the opportunity with other officials. Committee member A suggested using CDBG block grant money to upgrade the town bus from fuel to a hybrid, which could reduce local costs.
Supervisor said the proposed capital budget includes $200,000 for buses but reminded members that after capital adoption the town must put the purchase out to bid. The supervisor and members discussed the possibility of pursuing outside grants — federal or state — to obtain electric buses or to offset the local share in a hybrid conversion. Committee member B noted the federal program is time-limited and may require a quick decision on whether to apply.
Board members asked staff to assess eligibility and timing for the grants and to report back after the scheduled meeting with Kimberly to clean up the packet. The article records the discussion and staff directions but no formal commitment to award funds or to specify bus specifications; procurement steps remain subject to grant outcomes and the competitive-bidding process.
