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July 23, 2007 (Regular Meeting) Page 502 and the project should be scrutinized to find out what really is needed first. With there being no one else to address the Board, Chairman Carruth closed the public hearing. Mr. Bass responded to several questions from the Board and reported the ROAP funding comes from the Federal Government and is passed onto the State for distribution. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mynatt, seconded by Vice Chairman Juba and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following FY 07/08 Certified Statement for the Rural Operating Assistance Program and authorized the Chairman to execute the Statement on behalf of the Board. State of North Carolina CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY 2007-2008 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Cabarrus 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. 136-49.27 established the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program; WHEREAS, funds will be used for transportation related expenditures as specified in the FY 2007-2008 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, 2007 through June 30, 2008; 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: 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 purpose of these transportation funds is to support transitional transportation needs of Work First participants after eligibility for cash assistance has concluded and/other specified general employment transportation needs.