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November 15, 2013 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1810 Ric Starnes, resident of Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. There was no one else present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Poole closed the public hearing. Human Services - Transportation Department - NCDOT Public Transportation Division Section 5311 Grant for FY 2015 - Public Hearing 2:00 P.M. Commissioner Oesterreich stated his comments from the previous work session meeting were misrepresented in the newspaper. He further advised that his comments regarding "getting yourself to work" were addressed to able - bodied persons. He expressed support for the 5310, 5311 and ROAP Grant funding. Commissioner Burrage expressed his intent to vote for each of the grant funding applications. Vice Chairman Measmer expressed support for transportation services. Commissioner Morris expressed support for transportation services and his intent to vote for the grant funding applications. He also expressed his intent to vote to restore the ROAP grant funding denied at the October 21, 2013 regular meeting. Chairman Poole commended those who came to speak to the Board and expressed her intent to vote for the grant funding applications. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Burrage, seconded by Commissioner Oesterreich and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the FY 2015 Community Transportation Program Resolution and Human Service Agency Transportation Resolution. Resolution No. 2013 -17 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION Section 5311 FY 2015 RESOLUTION Applicant seeking permission to apply for Community Transportation Program funding, enter into agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, provide the necessary assurances and the required local match. A motion was made by (Board Member's Name) Commissioner Larry M. Burrage and seconded by (Board Member's Name or N /A, if not required) Commissioner Jason A. Oesterreich for the adoption of the following resolution, and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted. WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as the agency responsible for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will apply for a grant from the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and receives funds from the North Carolina General Assembly to provide assistance for rural public transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to provide grant monies to local agencies for the provision of rural public transportation services consistent with the policy requirements for planning, community and agency involvement, service design, service alternatives, training and conference participation, reporting and other requirements (drug and alcohol testing policy and program, disadvantaged business enterprise program, and fully allocated costs analysis); and WHEREAS, Cabarrus County hereby assures and certifies that it will provide the required local matching funds; that its staff has the technical capacity to implement and manage the project, prepare required reports, obtain required training, attend meetings and conferences; and agrees to comply with the federal and state statutes, regulations, executive orders, Section 5333 (b) Warranty, and all administrative requirements related to the applications