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Based on the EDTAP formula, these funds may be used to transport persons living in an urbanized area and outside of an urbanized area. EDTAP funds may be used as matching funds for 5310 or 5311, 5316 and 5317 federally funded transportation projects as appropriate. EDTAP funds cannot be transferred to any other ROAP program. EDTAP funded services are expected to be offered throughout the entire period of performance. The county must notify the assigned Mobility Development Specialist if an EDTAP funded service is discontinued. Employment Transportation Assistance Program Description The Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) is intended to help DSS clients that transitioned off Work First or TANF in the last 12 months, Workforce Development Program participants and /or the general public to travel to work, employment training and /or other employment related destinations. The following guidelines also apply to any additional funds provided to the counties to supplement the Employment Transportation Assistance Program. Allocation Formula The following formula was used to determine the county allocation of the funds available: • 10% divided equally among all counties; • 45% based upon the population of each county as a percentage of the total state population *; and • 45% based upon the number of Work First caseloads per county as a percentage of the number of Work First caseloads in the state as of January prior to application distribution. *Excludes the population of any municipalities where an urban or small urban transit system is operating in counties with urbanized areas within their boundaries. Eligibility Criteria EMPL funded trips can be provided for: 1. Individuals that have transitioned off the Work First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program within the last 12 months 2. Participants in Workforce Development Programs; and /or 3. The transportation disadvantaged public. EMPL funding may also be used to assist the general public with employment- related transportation needs if they meet the eligibility criteria established by the county. Certification of eligibility will be the responsibility of the county. The county must be able to provide documentation that the EMPL funded service was provided to an eligible person. Eligible Expenses ROAP funds are to be used for operational activities; not for capital or administrative expenses. For the purposes of the ROAP Program, purchase of service will be considered an operating expense even though it is funded as a capital expense by some federal programs. Refer to the Eligible Transportation Expenses Matrix in Appendix A for a list of allowable transportation services under these programs. A fare may be charged for eligible EMPL services. Any fares collected must be used to provide more EMPL transportation service. The inability to document trips with driver manifests, gasoline receipts, or any invoices associated with costs charged to the program will be considered ineligible expenses. The county will be invoiced for any undocumented costs. Restrictions The county or eligible authority can sub - allocate EMPL funds to any government agency or 501(c)3 non- profit organization that provides services to individuals with employment related transportation needs. If 10 Attachment number 1 G -1 Page 79