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July 20, 2009 (Regular Meeting) Page 1506 With there being no one present to address the Board, Chairman White closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Mynatt, seconded by Commissioner Poole, and unanimously carried, the Boardadopted the following FY 2010 Certified Statement for the Rural Operating Assistance Program: CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY 2010 County of Cabarrus RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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 all federal and/or state programs related to public transportation, and grants NCDOT authority to do all things required in applicable federal and/or state legislation to properly administer the public transportation programs within the State of North Carolina; WHEREAS, G.S. 136-99.27 established the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program; WHEREAS, funds will be used for transportation related expenditures as specified in the FY2010 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) application; WHEREAS, information regarding use of the funds will be provided at such time and in such a manner as NCDOT may require; WHEREAS, it is the policy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Owned Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or part by Federal and State funds in order to create a level playing field, and the county shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. WHEREAS, ROAP funds will be used to provide eligible services during the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010; WHEREAS, any interest earned on ROAP funds will be expended for eligible program uses as specified in the ROAP application; and WHEREAS, the County will include ROAP funds received and expended in its annual independent audit on the schedule of federal and state financial assistance. Funds passed through to other agencies will be identified as such. This is to certify that the undersigned is duly elected, qualified and acting chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and that the following statements are true and accurate: Check the box if the county's application includes a request for funding. ®Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program 1. The funds received from G.S. 136-44.27 will be used to provide transportation services for the elderly and disabled allowing individuals to reside for a longer period in their homes, thereby enhancing their quality of life. 2. The funds will not be used to supplant or replace existing federal, state or local funds designated to provide elderly and disabled transportation services in the county. ® Employment Transportation Assistance Program 1. The funds will be used to assist transitional Work First participants after eligibility for cash assistance has concluded, participants in local Workforce Development Programs, and/or the general public with employment- related transportation needs.