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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Action Agenda
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ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Item No-_ _-.
Meeting Date: August 22, 1995
SUBJECT: Renewal Application for Elderly & Disabled
Transportation Assistance Program
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DEPARTMENT: Aging - O.P.T. PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: X
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ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jerry M. Passmore
Certified Statement TELEPHONE NUMBER-
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-4501
Mebane - 227-2031
Durham - 688-7331
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PURPOSE: To apply for $31,730 in state funds to provide medical
transportation for senior citizens and disabled persons
and enter into an agreement with NC Department of
Transportation for FY 95-96. The Elderly and Disabled
Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) allocation for
Orange County is $31,730.
BACKGROUND: The NC General Assembly has appropriated $2,900,000 for
special assistance programs to supplement other transpor-
tation funds used for the elderly and disabled persons.
Major program features include: ( 1) no local match
required, (2) funds must provide additional trips,
(3) only counties with an approved Transportation
Development Plan (TDP) are eligible (Orange County has
one) , (4) funds are not to be used to purchase/lease
vehicles or replace current funds, and (5) eligibility
certification is done by the county.
RECOMMENDATION(S) :
Manager recommends approval and Chair to sign the
Certified Statement of participation in the NC Elderly
and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program.
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State of North Carolina, County of Orange
Appendix B
Certified Statement
Pursuant to G.S. 136-44.27, the North Carolina Elderly and Disabled Transportation
Assistance Program, this is to certify that the undersigned is the 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 correct:
1. That the funds received pursuant to G.S. 136-4427 will be used to provide additional transportation
services for the elderly and disabled,exceeding the quantity of trips provided prior to the receipt of
these funds.
2. That the funds received pursuant to G.S. 136-4427 will not be used to supplant existing Federal,
State or local funds designated to provide elderly and disabled transportation services in the county.
3. That the funds received pursuant to G.S. 1364427 will be used in a manner consistent with the
local Transportation Development Plan and application approved by the NC Department of
Transportation and the Board of Commissioners.
4. That any interest earned on these funds will be expended in accordance with G.S. 136-44-27.
5. That the funds received pursuant to G.S. 1364427 will not be used toward the purchase of capital
equipment.
WITNESS my hand and official seal,this 22nd day of August . 19 95.
Attest:
Certifying Official Board of County Commissions
Win'
State of North Carolina County Manager/Administrator•
County Orange
Subscribed and sworn to me this day of 119_.
(SEAL)
Notary Public
My commission expires
Address
'Note that the signatures on this statement should be those of four(4)separate individuals.