Agenda - 03-19-2019 5-a - NCDOT Public Transportation Division-Public Transportation – 5307 Program Grant Applications for FY 2020

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2 Grant funds will continue to be used to support overall transit systems management and operations and will continue to promote general ridership. 5307 projects/activities will include: in support of Hillsborough Circulator and Flexible fixed service routes - salaries for 2 full-time equivalent (FTE) drivers, an operations manager, maintenance technician (incumbent), occupational therapist for ADA functional assessments; fare card reader system w/ mobile ticketing, new tablets for new dispatching software, id card generator for patrons, marketing materials, and bus stop amenities (Simme seats); contracted services for maintenance and training consultants, and ADA transition plan consultation. The public hearing (see Notices at Attachment 2) provides the opportunity for public comment before the Board takes action on the Local Share Certification (Attachment 3). These grants were accepted / approved previously by the State on June 1, 2017 for #18-SU-056A and June 29, 2017 for#18-LU-056B. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The NCDOT 5307 Program — Operating, Planning, Capital Funding / Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Urbanized Area allocation (18-LU-056B) and Small Urbanized Governor's Apportionment (18-SU-056A) require a 50% local match (18-SU-056A — $337,189 and 18-LU-056B — $197,388) for operating, planning, and capital expenses. The department will utilize currently available carryover funds from Article 43 Transit Tax proceeds to cover the required local match, and will address this in a future Budget Amendment for consideration by the Board of Commissioners. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item. • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. OCPT provides opportunity for access to jobs and services to many individuals. The 5307 Urbanized Area Grant provides Orange County access to funds to support its urban transportation infrastructure that promotes economic self-sufficiency to a wide range of residents and locations. The funds additionally support a system that enhances the access of residents in the non-urbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, public services, and recreation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the 5307 Program — Operating, Planning, Capital Funding / Durham Chapel Hill Carrboro Urbanized Area allocation (Large Urban) and Burlington Area Small Urbanized Governor's Apportionment (Small Urban) grant applications by Orange County Public Transportation (OPT) for FY 2020;