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May 16, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 431 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 Applicant) County of Cabarrus hereby assures and certifies that it will 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 Federal Transit Administration, as well as the provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18, U. S. C. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the (Authorized Official's Title)* Chairman of (Name of Applicant's Governing Body) Cabarrus 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. (F -9) Youth Council - Approval of Revised By -Laws The Youth Council's by -laws were revised to conform to the Commissioners' Appointment Policy, to the extent possible and now addresses redistricting. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Chairman White and unanimously carried, the Board approved the revised by -laws for the Youth Council as set forth in the Agenda. (G) NEW BUSINESS (G -1) Youth Council - Report on Current Activities Youth Council members Alana Dean (Jay M. Robinson) and Cameron Watson (Northwest Cabarrus) presented a report on the Cabarrus County Youth Council current activities. The following information was addressed: vacant positions; educational and social activities; upcoming banquet for families, commissioners and government officials; would like to be involved in the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' annual conference to be held in Concord in August 2011; a public service announcement has been created to recruit new members; a Facebook page and website for the Council are being developed; etc. The following Council members were in attendance and were recognized: Te'Shone Davidson (A. L. Brown) , Daniel Hicks (A. L. Brown) , Ian Smith (Central Cabarrus) , Ryan Himes (Central Cabarrus) , Taylor Furr (Hickory Ridge) , Ryan Essick (Hickory Ridge) , Sidney San Jose (Jay M. Robinson) , Ella Beth Wickliff (Mt. Pleasant) and Seth Bollenbecker (Mt. Pleasant). No action was taken. (G -2) Library - Literacy Council Agreement With regard to the Cabarrus County Public Library assuming administration of the Adult Basic Literacy Program, Chairman White disclosed that one of his law firm partners, as well as his wife, are on the Literacy Council's Board of Directors. He stated he would recuse himself from the vote, if necessary. Dana Eure, Library Director, reported she also serves on the Literacy Council's Board of Directors and that both of the Literacy Council's employees announced they are leaving their positions at the end of June. She said the Council determined the best way to continue the Adult Basic Literacy Program is to have the Library administer it in conjunction with its Family Literacy services that are provided through a partnership with the Cabarrus Partnership for Children. She explained the Literacy Council will provide funding and the Library will administer the program. She also responded to questions from the Board and recognized Literacy Council Board members Darci White, Christy Wilhelm and Ben McNeely, in attendance.