Public Notice is hereby given this 26th day of March, 2025 that Harbor House, Inc. of Fort Smith, AR of 620 South 21st Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 has made application for funds through Section 49 U.S.C Section 5310 for the purchase of the following type of passenger transportation vehicles: 17’ Lowered Minivan w/Ramp, w/Double Flip Seat or 20’Transit Conversion Mid-Roof Long Van w/o Rear Lift for Sebastian County. This vehicles will be used primarily for the purposes of transporting clients with disabilities.

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. Harbor House, Inc. of Fort Smith, Arkansas is requesting a vehicle that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, HHI does meet the “equivalency of service” requirements to individuals with disabilities in the community. 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.

Cindy Stokes

CCO

Harbor House, Inc.

620 South 21st Street

Fort Smith, AR 72901

AND

Latina Sisco, Section Head

Public Transportation Programs Office

Arkansas Department of Transportation

P.O. Box 2261

Little Rock, AR 72203-2261