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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: March 3, 2011 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. (D - (~, <br />SUBJECT: North Carolina Community Transportation Program (CTP) Administrative and <br />Capital Grant Application FY 2011-2012 <br />DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections - PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) Yes <br />Transportation Division <br />ATTACHMENT(S): <br />1. Community Transportation Program <br />Resolution, Certifications and <br />Assurances <br />2. Public Hearing Notice <br />3. Proposed Administrative/Capital <br />Budget Summary <br />INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />AI Terry, 245-2008 <br />Craig Benedict, 245-2575 <br />PURPOSE: To conduct the annual public hearing on the North Carolina Community <br />Transportation Program (CTP) grant application by Orange Public Transportation for FY 2011- <br />2012, approve the grant application that includes adopting a resolution authorizing the applicant <br />to enter into an agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation, and authorize the <br />County Attorney to complete the necessary certifications and assurances. <br />BACKGROUND: Each year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) -- <br />Public Transportation Division accepts requests for administrative and capital needs for county <br />operated community transportation programs. Orange Public Transportation (OPT) is eligible to <br />make application for both administrative and capital funding. The current year (FY 2010-2011) <br />approved application includes $185,525 in administrative funding and $209,500 in capital <br />funding. <br />The total CTP funding request for FY 2011-2012 is $185,449 for administration and no <br />additional funds for capital items. Capital planning will be a byproduct of the in-progress <br />Community Service Transportation Plan due as a draft later this year and available for 2012-13 <br />planning. <br />Administrative funds will continue to be used to support overall transit systems management <br />and continue to promote general ridership. A public hearing is required for the grant with the <br />opportunity for public discussion and comment before the Board takes action on the resolution. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The NCDOT Community Transportation Program Grant requires a 15% <br />local match ($27,817) for administrative funding. The total County match of $27,817 will be <br />requested in the upcoming 2011-12 County budget. <br />