Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF)
STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND COMMITTEE
STIF Purpose
The Committee shall assist the Commissioners in tasks and duties supporting local and regional transportation services funded through the State Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) and allocated to Morrow County, for distribution to Public Transportation Service Providers within and adjacent to Morrow County.
STIF Major Tasks
The Committee shall have four major tasks. They are as following:
- Reviewing and advising staff on the development of the local STIF Plan, consistent with the guidelines promulgated by State administering agencies;
- Reviewing all projects proposed for inclusion within the STIF Plan, consistent with the approved projects, including the funding level for each project to be included within the STIF Plan;
- Developing a process for monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure that Public Transportation Providers that have received fund are applying the funds in accordance with and for the purposes described within their project proposal;
- As and if requested and in the manner directed by the Commissioners, reviewing and advising staff on the methodology for distribution of STIF Formula Program monies allocated to Morrow County.
STIF Advisory Committee Members & Terms
| Name | Representing | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy | Ione Seniors / Low Income | 6/30/2021 |
| Aaron Palmquist - Chair | Irrigon / Low Income | 6/30/2024 |
| Mike Jones | Heppner / Seniors | 12/31/2022 |
| Katie Imes | County Staff Transportation | 12/31/2022 |
| Vacancy | County Staff / Community | 12/31/2022 |
| Karen Pettigrew | Boardman / Low Income | 12/31/2023 |
| Sheryll Bates | Heppner / Seniors | 10/30/2024 |
| Debbie Radie - Vice Chair | Boardman Employers / Employees | 12/31/2024 |
| Scott Green | Boardman / Transit Destinations | 4/7/2024 |
| Vehicle: Irrigon STF Van: 3666 |
Minimum Members: 5 / Maximum Members: 9 / Term Allowance: 3 Years
Committee Meeting are Held Quarterly
July, October, January and April
Alternating between Boardman, Irrigon and Heppner.
STIF Advisory Committee Minutes Archive
Morrow County Special Transportation STIF Advisory Committee has available minutes dating from 2018.
Until recently, these documents have been maintained in paper form, now you can have access to the minutes online.
https://www.co.morrow.or.us/theloop/page/statewide-transportation-improvement-fund-stif
