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Approval to Apply for $1.5 Million Transit Grant for SCOUT Program

Original title: Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Transportation, District Five, for the SFY 2028 Public Transit Service Development Program, seeking up to $1,500,000 for enhancements to the Seminole County “SCOUT” micro-transit program; and approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution authorizing the County Manager, or designee, to execute all documents associated with the grant application. Countywide (Kristian Swenson, Assistant County Manager) Requesting Department - County Managers Office

June 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the county to seek $1,500,000 in state funding to support the ongoing operation and potential expansion of the SCOUT service, which provides on-demand transportation options for residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Seminole County residents

Residents who utilize the SCOUT micro-transit service may see changes or enhancements to service availability based on the grant funding.

Seminole County government

The county is responsible for managing the grant application and executing the associated legal documents.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

What's next

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Background

The SCOUT program is an existing micro-transit service operated by Seminole County to provide flexible transportation options. context

Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a request to apply for a $1.5 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. The funds are intended to support and enhance the Seminole County 'SCOUT' service for the 2028 .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SCOUT program?

SCOUT is Seminole County's program, which provides on-demand transportation services.

Does this grant guarantee $1.5 million for the county?

No, the board has approved the application to seek 'up to' $1,500,000; the final amount depends on the state's approval process.

Why It Matters

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Continued Investment in Micro-transit

The county is actively seeking external state funding to sustain and enhance its micro-transit model for the 2028 fiscal year.

Seminole County Florida Department of Transportation, District Five

Connected Entities

organizationFlorida Department of Transportation, District Five“The state agency providing the grant funding.”Map →

personKristian Swenson“Assistant County Manager who requested the approval.”Map →

otherSFY 2028 Public Transit Service Development Program“The specific state grant program.”Map →

locationSeminole County“The jurisdiction receiving the grant and operating the transit program.”Map →

organizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that approved the grant application.”Map →

Sources

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