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November 15, 2013 (Recessed N-Ceeting) Page NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the (Authorized Official's Title) *County Manager of (Name of Applicant's Governing Body) Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to submit a grant for federal and state funding, provide the required local match, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agr with the NCDOT to provide public transportation services. Hen Services - Mmnsportaticn Dgmrtrrent - Dural Operating Assistance a - ogr (ROAP) EY -2014 ELmding Request Commissioner Oesterreich K VED to adopt the FY -2014 Rural Operating Assistance Program Certified Statemnt. Commissioner Burrage seconded the motion. A brief discussion ensued regarding the correct fiscal year for the grant. Commissioner Oesterreich amended the MMICN to adopt the FY -2015 Rural Operating Assistance Program Certified Statement. Commissioner Burrage seconded the amnded motion. The MXICN unanimously carried. CERTIFIED STA TEMENT FY2014 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Cabarrus Resolution No. 2013 -21 WHEREAS, the state - funded, formula -based Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division provides funding for the operating cost of passenger trips for counties within the state; WHEREAS, the county uses the most recent transportation plans (i.e. CTSP, CTIP, LCP) available and other public involvement strategies to learn about the transportation needs of agencies and individuals in the county before determining the sub - allocation of these ROAP funds; WHEREAS, the county government or regional public transportation authorities created pursuant to Article 25 or Article 26 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes (upon written agreement with the municipalities or counties served) are the only eligible recipients of Rural Operating Assistance Program funds which are allocated to the counties based on a formula as described in the Program Guidelines included in the ROAP State Management Plan. NCDOT will disburse the ROAP funds only to counties and eligible transportation authorities and not to any sub - recipients selected by the county; WHEREAS, the county finance officer will be considered the county official accountable for the administration of the Rural Operating Assistance Program in the county, unless otherwise designated by the Board of County Commissioners; WHEREAS, the passenger trips provided with ROAP funds must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and be provided without discrimination on the basis of national origin, creed, age, race or gender (FTA C 4702.1A, FTA C 4704.1, Americans with Disabilities Act 1990); and WHEREAS, the period of perfommoe for these funds will be July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 regardless of the date on which ROAP funds are disbursed to the county.