Public notice is hearby given this 8th day of April, 2025, that Magnolia Specialized Services Inc. of P.O. Box 595, Magnolia, AR 71754 has made application for funds through Section 49 U.S.C Section 5310 for the purchase of the following  type of passenger transportation vehicle:  22' Small Cutaway bus without lift, 13 Passenger.  This vehicle will be used primarily for the following purposes:  to transport children 2-5 years old with developmental delays and adults with disabilities to and from school.

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Purchase of the above vehicle is considered essential to the efficient operation of this organization in provision of public transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities.  There is no intent to infringe upon, or compete with existing public or private transit operators, including Section 5307, urban public transit operators and Section 5311, rural public transit operators.

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Magnolia Specialized Services, Inc is requesting a vehicle that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  However, Magnolia Specialized Services, Inc. does meet the "equivalency of service" requirements to individuals with disabilities in the community.

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Any objection should be submitted in writing only to persons listed below.  All comments will become a part of this organization's application and will be a matter of public record.  All written comments must be submitted within 30 days of the date of this notice.  Any person wishing to request a public hearing on the proposed project must submit a request in writing within 10 days of the date of this notice to the persons listed below:

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