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Tioga County backs planning steps to form a Council of Governments for regional ATV trail network
Summary
By adopting Resolution R‑11‑2025 the board expressed intent to pursue formation of a Council of Governments to support the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail (NRAT) network, authorized staff engagement and committed initial shared financial support among participating counties.
The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. R‑11‑2025 expressing intent to pursue formation of a Council of Governments (COG) to support the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail (NRAT) network. The resolution authorizes county staff to continue engagement with regional partners, draft agreements and participate in discussions to formalize governance and operational frameworks.
The resolution states that a COG is a recognized legal mechanism under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (53 Pa. C.S. §2301 et seq.). It also commits the county to provide initial financial support to assist with COG formation, with costs to be shared equally among participating counties. The motion passed unanimously on July 8, 2025.
