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December 17, 2012 (Regular Meeting) Page 1354 (G -1) Human Services - North Carolina Department of Transportation - Public Transportation Division (NCDOT) Section 5311 Grant for the FY 2014 - Public Hearing - 6 P.M. Randy Bass, Transportation Director, advised that the department will apply for grant funding totaling $721,447 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation - Public Transportation Division (NCDOT -PTD) via the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Section 5311 Grant for FY 2014. The grant funds must be designated for the administrative and capital costs associated with Cabarrus County Transportation Services (CCTS) . A public hearing on the grant application is required in addition to a 15% match for the administrative grant award, a 10% match for the capital grant award and adoption of the Community Transportation Program Resolution and Human Services Agency Transportation Resolution. The required local match will be included in the Departments FY 2013 -2014 budgetary request. Chairman Poole opened the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. The Public Hearing Notice was published on December 5, 2012 in The Independent Tribune in English and Spanish. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted on the County's website ( www.cabarrus county. us ) in English and Spanish on December 5, 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. board. A discussion ensued with Mr. Bass responding to questions from the Commissioner Burrage expressed opposition to the grant and suggested using one -time funds. Commissioner Measmer expressed opposition to the grant and suggested the review of transportation programs provided by the county to examine mandated versus voluntary programs. Discussion continued and it was stated that the programs offered by CCTS would be reviewed along with other county provided services at the Board of Commissioners' retreat in February. Vice Chairman White MOVED to adopt the FY 2014 Community Transportation Program Resolution and Human Service Agency Transportation Resolution. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion. Chairman Poole advised the grant is designated for the administrative and capital cost associated with the CCTS. The MOTION carried with Chairman Poole, Vice Chairman White and Commissioner Morris voting for and Commissioners Burrage and Measmer voting against. Resolution No. 2012 -23 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION Section 5311 FY 2014 RESOLUTION Applicant seeking permission to apply for Community Transportation Program funding, enter into agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, provide the necessary assurances and the required local match. A motion was made by Vice Chairman H. Jay White, Sr. and seconded by Commissioner Stephen M. Morris for the adoption of the following resolution, and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted. WHEREAS, Article 2B 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 rural public transportation projects; and