2017-576 OPT - NCDOT - Application for Transportation Operating Assistance for FY 2018 Rural Operating Assistance Program Funds

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CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY2018 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Orange WHEREAS,the state-funded, formula-based Rural Operating Assistance Program(ROAP)administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation,Public Transportation Division provides funding for the operating cost of passenger trips for counties within the state; WHEREAS,the county uses the most recent transportation plans(i.e. CCP, CTIP,LCP)available and other public involvement strategies to learn about the transportation needs of agencies and individuals in the county before determining the sub-allocation of these ROAP funds; WHEREAS,the county government or regional public transportation authorities created pursuant to Article 25 or Article 26 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes(upon written agreement with the municipalities or counties served)are the only eligible recipients of Rural Operating Assistance Program funds which are allocated to the counties based on a formula as described in the Program Guidelines included in the ROAP State Management Plan.NCDOT will disburse the ROAP funds only to counties and eligible transportation authorities and not to any sub-recipients selected by the county; WHEREAS,the county finance officer will be considered the county official accountable for the administration of the Rural Operating Assistance Program in the county,unless otherwise designated by the Board of County Commissioners; WHEREAS,the passenger trips provided with ROAP funds must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and be provided without discrimination on the basis of national origin,creed, age,race or gender(FTA C 4702.1A,FTA C 4704.1, Americans with Disabilities Act 1990); and WHEREAS, the period of performance for these funds will be July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 regardless of the date on which ROAP funds are disbursed to the county. NOW, THEREFORE, by signing below,the duly authorized representatives of the County of Orange North Carolina certify that the following statements are true and accurate: • The county employed a documented methodology for sub-allocating ROAP funds that involved the participation of eligible agencies and citizens. Outreach efforts to include the participation of the elderly and individuals with disabilities,persons with limited English proficiency,minorities and low income persons in the county's sub-allocation decision have been documented. • The county will advise any sub-recipients about the source of the ROAP funds, specific program requirements and restrictions, eligible program expenses and reporting requirements. The county will be responsible for invoicing any sub-recipients for unexpended ROAP funds as needed. • The county will monitor ROAP funded services routinely to verify that ROAP funds are being spent on allowable activities and that the eligibility of service recipients is being properly documented. The county will maintain records of trips for at least five years that prove that an eligible citizen was provided an eligible transportation service on the billed date, by whatever conveyance at the specified cost. • The county will be responsible for monitoring the safety, quality and cost of ROAP funded services and assures that any procurements by subrecipients for contracted services will follow state and federal guidelines. • The county will conduct regular evaluations of ROAP funded passenger trips provided throughout the period of performance. Revised 06-02-17