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Public transportation budget presented; fare increase and fundraising discussed
Summary
Tonita Groskopf presented an NDOT-provided transit budget converted into the city's line items. Council discussed fundraising ideas, a pool grant budgeted through grant proceeds and expenses, and a potential fare increase to cover rising fuel and maintenance—any fare change would require a public hearing.
Tonita Groskopf attended the July 22 workshop and presented the Public Transportation budget provided by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), which staff converted into the City's line items. The minutes state that a pool grant for bus rides was budgeted through grant proceeds and grant expenses. Groskopf provided a list of fundraising ideas and a sample letter for corporate donation requests.
Council members discussed rising fuel and vehicle maintenance costs and considered a possible increase in fares to help cover those costs. Minutes note that any fare increase would require a public hearing before implementation, and the presenter said it is unknown whether further reductions in federal or state aid will occur, which would affect revenue assumptions.
