Transit Board Sets 2027 Budget and Tax Levy

The Sangamon Mass Transit District Board of Trustees adopts its FY27 operating and capital budget, reviews a 3.5% property tax levy increase tied to new state funding rules, and hears updates on facility upgrades, long‑range transportation plans, and the Managing Director’s contract. Trustees also get brief reports on bike ridership data and the status of major safety and infrastructure planning efforts. 10mins

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Monday, June 22nd, 2026
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SMTD June 2026 Board Meeting
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The meeting of the board of trustees will begin at 4:30 PM.

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In This Video
  • The Managing Director reported that the new walkway at the transfer center was installed, elevators were still a year away, and the East Yard project was moving forward following IDOT approval and coordination with contractors and architects.
  • The Planning Commission reported that it was finalizing a Safe Streets for All safety action plan, coordinating its active transportation plan with an upcoming state plan, updating the transportation improvement program through 2030, and briefly discussed bike ridership data and the absence of an advisory committee report.
  • The board adopted the FY27 corporate and capital budget after staff reviewed adjustments tied to a new property tax split, higher fuel costs, the June 8 public hearing, and planned replacement of 19 buses.
  • The board reviewed and approved moving forward with the FY27 tax levy ordinance, as staff explained a 3.5% levy increase designed to capture new property value, shifts from restricted to general levies under state limits, and a total levy of about $3.4 million.
  • The board approved a motion from Mr. Kavanaugh to accept staff’s compensation recommendation and to continue the Managing Director’s contract under its existing terms until further discussion.
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