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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Grant -Aging -Certified Statement FY 2010 Rural Operating Assistance Program - 09-15-2009-5b9 - f~'° ~ ~~ CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY 2010 County of 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. 136-44.27 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 Orange 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 Pro ram 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 2. The funds will be suballocated to the local Department of Social Services, Work Force Development Program or the community transportation system for employment transportation. 3. The funds will be transferred to the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program or the Rural General Public Program after an assessment of employment transportation needs in the service area indicates that employment transportation needs are substantially being met. This assessment will occur prior to any transfer of funds and following submission of a statement to that effect from the County Manager to the Public Transportation Division. Rural General Public Prog ~ 1. The funds will be limited to use by the community transportation system 2. The funds will not be used to provide human service agency trips. 3. The funds will be used to provide transportation to residents in the non-urbanized area of the county. ~ Supplemental Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program 1. The funds will be used according to the eligibility criteria and restrictions provided in the EDTAP Guidelines. 2. The funds will be used to initiate new or expanded services or continue a service that began operating after July 1, 2006 with Supplemental EDTAP funds as.the funding source. ~ Supplemental Employment Transportation Assistance Program 1. The funds will be used according to the eligibility criteria and restrictions provided in the EMPL Guidelines. 2. The funds will be used to initiate new or expanded services or continue a service that began operating after July 1, 2006 with Supplemental EMPL funds as the funding source. ~ Supplemental Rural General Public Prog am 1. The funds will be used according to the eligibility criteria and restrictions provided in the RGP Guidelines. 2. The funds will be used to initiate new or expanded services or continue a service that began operating after July 1, 2006 with Supplemental RGP funds as the funding source. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this ~ day of,~~~~20 Oq Attest: ~~'"'- Signature, Board of County Commissioners Chairperson Print Name: Yale ~"0 lt.S YuQ Print Name: ~~~-~L ~(„ t Tfrr~--- CERTIFICATION O F ASSURANCE RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ROAP) - FY 2010 - COUNTY EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORTATION NEEDS SUBSTANIALLY BEING MET I Mr. Frank Clifton hereby officially affirm as the County Manager for Orange County, that all the employment transportation needs for the stated county have substantially been met. The local Employment Security Commission (ESC) officially affirms that not more than 7% percent (%) of ESC clients for the immediate past twelve (12) months have lost employment or were not able to secure employment due to the lack of available transportation. The local Work First Program (WFP) officially affirms that not more than 5% percent (%} of WFP clients for the immediate past twelve (12) months have lost or were not able to secure employment due to the lack of available transportation. AFFIX SEAL HERE ate