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January 17, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 940 Commissioner Carruth expressed support for the program. He advised this program eliminates transportation barriers for those that want to work, keeps citizens from becoming wards of the State and provides transportation for citizens that are not capable of driving. Mr. Bass and Steve Cude, Transportation Supervisor, responded to additional questions from the Board related to the number of program participants and the coverage area. Commissioner White expressed support for the program. He advised that removing 90 citizens from the work force would cost the County more in services than the matching funds. UPON MOTION of Commissioner White, seconded by Vice Chairman Burrage and carried, with Chairman Poole, Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioners Carruth and White voting for and Commissioner Measmer voting against, the Board adopted the following resolution: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION Resolution No. 2012 -02 WHEREAS, Article 23 of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) as the agency responsible for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and 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, ors, 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 -4) Transportation - North Carolina Department of Transportation - Public Transportation Division ( NCDOT) Section 5311 Grant for the Fiscal Year 2013 - Public Hearing - 6:30 P.M.