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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 16, 2010 Action Agenda Item No. (pr(a SUBJECT: North Carolina Community Transportation Program (CTP) Administrative and Capital Grant Application for FY 2010/2011 DEPARTMENT: AginglTransportation PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) Yes ATTACHMENT(S): Public Hearing Notice Community Transportation Program Resolution, Certifications and Assurances Proposed Administrative/Capital Budget Summary INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Passmore, Aging Director, 245-2020 AI Terry, Transportation Supervisor, 245-2008 Kathie Kearns, Programs Administrator, 968-2076 PURPOSE: To conduct an annual public hearing on the North Carolina Community Transportation Program (CTP) grant application by Orange Public Transportation for FY 2010- 2011, and approve the grant application that includes adopting a resolution authorizing the applicant to enter into an agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation, and authorize the County Attorney to complete the necessary certifications and assurances. BACKGROUND: Each year, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Public Transportation Division accepts requests for administrative and capital needs for County operated community transportation programs. Orange Public Transportation (OPT) is eligible to make application for both administrative and capital funding. The current year FY 2009-2010 approved application includes $184,620 in administrative funding and $184,000 in capital funding. The total CTP funding request for FY 2010-2011 is $395,025 which includes $185,525 for administration and $209,500 for capital items. The capital request is to replace two existing buses that have met the NCDOT replacement criteria. The new vehicles consist of one 25' and one 28' light transit buses with wheelchair lift. These vehicles are being ordered with bio-diesel engines and larger passenger capacities. Under the State contract, bio-diesel has been the only alternative fuel offered in the past. However, CNG vehicles may become available in the future. Fareboxes are also ordered to collect both fees as well as donations from riders. The current 18-vehicle fleet has 14 that have already met the NCDOT replacement criteria (with high maintenance costs) and would be eligible if state/federal funds were available. The two replaced vehicles will be sold and funds from the sale could provide the local 10% match for the new NCDOT vehicles.