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January 17, 2012 (Regular Meecing) Page 939 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 public transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Section 5310 program is to provide financial assistance for transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in all areas - urbanized, small urban, and rural; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Section 5316 program is to improve access to transportation services to employment and employment related activities for welfare recipients and eligible low - income individuals and to transport residents of urbanized areas and non - urbanized areas to suburban employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Section 5317 program is to reduce barriers to transportation services and expand the transportation mobility options available to people with disabilities beyond the requirements of the ADA of 1990 by providing funding assistance that supports new public transportation services and /or new public transportation alternatives beyond those required by the ADA; and WHEREAS, NCDOT has been designated as the State agency with principal authority and responsibility for administering the Section 5310 program for all areas - urbanized, small urban, and rural; and WHEREAS, NCDOT has been designated as the State agency with principal authority and responsibility for administering the Section 5316 and 5317 programs for small urban and rural areas; and WHEREAS, (Legal Name of certifies that it will regulations, executive ordE the applications made to Administration, as well as C. Applicant) Cabarrus County hereby assures and comply with the federal and state statutes, :rs, and all administrative requirements related to and grants received from the Federal Transit the provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18, U. S. 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 application 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. (G -3) Transportation - 5316 JARC Grant Funding and Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M. Randy Bass, Transportation Director, advised the 5316 JARC (Job Access and Reverse Commute) is an employment based grant designed to provide transportation to Cabarrus County residents to access transportation to and from employment or job related training. The current JARC program (Cabarrus Links) is very successful and serves Mt. Pleasant, Harrisburg, Concord, Kannapolis, and Midland. The new grant will expand to provide transportation to and from the Cabarrus Vocational Opportunities Workshop. The total cost of the grant will be $709,050.00 for two years. A local match of $359,362.00 is required over the two years and will be included in the Department's FY 12 -13 and FY 13 -14 budgetary request. Chairman Poole opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on January 4, 2012 in English and Spanish in THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www. cab arrus county. us ) in English and Spanish on January 4, 2012 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 Poole closed the public hearing. Mr. Bass responded to questions from the Board related to fees and hours of the program. Commissioner Measmer expressed opposition to the program, citing increased governmental dependency and less personal responsibility.