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November 20, 2017 (Regular Meeting) Page 3359 and all administrative requirements related to the applications made to and grants received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the County Manager of Cabarrus County is hereby authorized to submit a grant application for state funding, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to provide rural public transportation services. (G-3) Department of Human Services FY19 Urbanized Area Funding - Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Bob Bushey, Department of Human Services (DHS), Transportation Manager reported this year's 5307 Urbanized Area Funding is for $196,500 with a 20 percent local match of $39,300. Mr. Bushey further reported these funds will be used for preventative maintenance which is all these funds can be used for since the county is not a fixed route system. He stated a public hearing and adoption of related resolutions is required.. Chairman Morris opened the public hearing at 6:98 p.m. The public hearing notice was published in English and Spanish on November 8, 2017 in The Independent Tribune. The public hearing notice was also posted on the County's website (www.cabarruscounty.us) in English and Spanish on November 6, 2017 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 Morris closed the public hearing. UPON MOTION by Commissioner Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Shue and unanimously carried, the Board accepted the FY19 5307 Urbanized Area Grant and adopted the related resolutions. Resolution No. 2011-29 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION FY 2019 RESOLUTION Section 5311 (including ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof. Applicant seeking permission to apply for Public 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 Commissioner Blake Kiger, seconded by Commissioner Lynn W. Shue 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 WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to provide grant monies to local agencies for the provision of rural, small urban, and urban public transportation services consistent with the policy requirements of each funding source for planning, community and agency involvement, service design, service alternatives, training and conference participation, reporting and other requirements (drug and alcohol testing policy and program, disadvantaged business enterprise program, and fully allocated costs analysis); and WHEREAS, the funds applied for may be Administrative, Operating, Planning, or Capital funds and will have different percentages of federal, state, and local funds. WHEREAS, non -Community Transportation applicants may apply for funding for "purchase -of -service" projects under the Section 5310 program.