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October I9, 2025 (Regular Meeting) Page 2572 WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation 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; 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, and all administrative requirements related to the applications made to and grants received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the (Authorized Official's Title)* County Manager of (Name of Applicant's Governing Body) Cabarrus County is hereby authorized to submit a grant application for state funding, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to provide rural public transportation services. (G -2) DHS - Transportation - Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) - Public Hearing 6:30 P.M. Bob Bushey, Transportation Manager, stated a Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grant request of $191,578.00 will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division. He reported the grant request will include funding for the following programs: the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) - $87,395.00; the Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) - $43,301.00; and the Rural General Public (RGP) Program - $60,882.00. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on October 7, 2015 in English and Spanish in The Independent Tribune. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www.cabarruscounty.us ) in English and Spanish on October 7, 2015 in accordance with Article 2, Administration, Section 2.1 (Use of Electronic Means to Provide Public Notices) of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordinances. There was no one present to address the Board; therefore, Chairman Morris closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the FY16 ROAP grant award and adopted the FY16 Certified Statement. No. 2015 -26 CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY2016 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Cabarrus WHEREAS, the state - funded, formula - Leased Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAD) 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