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HIRTA seeks local match for two replacement buses; county to consider in budget
Summary
Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency told the board 80% of its fleet is beyond useful life and seeks a local match of 15% ($20,160 per vehicle; $40,320 total) for two replacement buses. The board discussed the FY27 request and deferred a funding decision to budget work sessions.
Representatives of the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency told the Story County Board that 80% of HIRTA's fleet is "beyond useful life" and that the agency plans to replace two buses. HIRTA presented a local match requirement of 15%, or $20,160 per vehicle, which appears on the agenda as a total local match request of $40,320.
Brooke Rasmey, HIRTA's Business Development Manager, described the agency's fleet condition and said the request is planned for fiscal year 2027. Board Chair Linda Murken noted the county is "currently in the midst of its budget work sessions and will consider it," and no funds were committed during the Feb. 3 meeting.
