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Eufaula City Council approves three resolutions to pursue transit and trail grants, commits $204,560 local match
Summary
The Eufaula City Council unanimously approved three resolutions May 19 authorizing applications for federal transit and TAP trail grants and committing a $204,560 local match for Section 5311 FY2027; the council approved each resolution by voice vote.
The Eufaula City Council voted May 19 to approve three resolutions authorizing the city to apply for federal transit and Transportation Alternatives Program funds and to commit local matching dollars.
President Wes Register introduced Resolution 28-2026, authorizing the mayor to file an application under 49 USC Section 5311 and to execute Title VI assurances and related grant documents. President Pro Tem Otis Hill moved to approve and Councilman James Bailey seconded; President Register announced the measure approved after a voice vote.
Resolution 29-2026 formalized the citys commitment to provide local non-federal matching funds for Section 5311 for Fiscal Year 2027. The resolution commits $204,560 as Eufaulas share for operations, administration, planning and capital expenses; the document notes participating municipalities will share the required local match and references the Eufaula Barbour Transit Authority Steering Committee. Councilman Ben Garrison moved approval, President Pro Tem Otis Hill seconded, and the resolution passed by voice vote.
The council also approved Resolution 30-2026 to submit a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application to repair the Yoholo Micco Walking Trail, including replacing handrails and correcting erosion. The resolution lists a total construction estimate of approximately $642,260 with an 80/20 funding split; the citys required construction match is estimated at about $128,452, plus design and related costs estimated at $55,900, for a total estimated City cost of $184,352. Councilman James Bailey moved approval and Councilman Ben Garrison seconded; President Register announced adoption after a voice vote.
Why it matters: The Section 5311 and TAP applications could bring federal dollars for rural transit and trail repairs to Eufaula, but both would require local funding commitments. The councils formal commitment of $204,560 for Section 5311 and the estimated $184,352 city share for the TAP project create budgetary obligations moving into FY2027 and related design phases.
What happens next: The mayor is authorized to file the applications and execute required documents; timelines for grant awards were not specified in the meeting record. The council approved the three resolutions by voice vote during the May 19 meeting and did not record a roll-call tally in the minutes.
