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Skyline Bus asks Madison County for $125,000 operating support for FY27
Summary
Big Sky Transportation District (Skyline Bus) requested $125,000 from Madison County for FY27 operations (the same ask made to Gallatin County), described the district's funding mix and noted future capital requests will be required when federal buses are delivered.
Darren Bugman, representing the Big Sky Transportation District (Skyline Bus), asked the Madison County commissioners to consider a $125,000 FY27 operating contribution, approximately 3% of the district's operating budget and the same amount requested of Gallatin County.
Darren said the district is governed by a five‑member board (two appointments by Madison County, three by Gallatin County), operates contracted service providers and has seen post‑pandemic ridership growth. He explained the district's revenue mix includes resort tax receipts, state funds and fare revenue, and that local contributions help leverage federal grants for vehicle replacements.
He noted the district is approved for 11 replacement vehicles but local match will be required when buses are delivered; federal programs typically cover 80%–90% of replacement vehicles while the local share funds the remainder. Commissioners asked for additional documentation and agreed to place the operating request on the next Tuesday agenda for formal consideration.
The district said more detailed capital and operating materials would be provided to commissioners before a final decision.
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