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November 15, 2013 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1813 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 agreement with the NCDOT to provide public transportation services. Human Services - Transportation Department - Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) FY -2014 Funding Request Commissioner Oesterreich MOVED to adopt the FY -2014 Rural Operating Assistance Program Certified Statement. Commissioner Burrage seconded the motion. grant. A brief discussion ensued regarding the correct fiscal year for the Commissioner Oesterreich amended the MOTION to adopt the FY -2015 Rural Operating Assistance Program Certified Statement. Commissioner Burrage seconded the amended motion. The MOTION unanimously carried. Resolution No. 2013 -21 CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY2014 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Cabarrus 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 performance 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. NOW, THEREFORE, by signing below, the duly authorized representatives of the County of Cabarrus North Carolina certify that the following statements are true and accurate: ® The county employed a documented methodology for sub - allocating ROAP funds that involved the participation of eligible agencies and citizens. Outreach efforts to include the participation of the elderly and individuals with disabilities, persons with limited English proficiency, minorities and low income persons in the county's sub - allocation decision have been documented. 0 The county will advise any sub - recipients about the source of the ROAP funds, specific program requirements and restrictions, eligible program