Agenda - 09-02-2021; 5-a - NCDOT Public Transportation Division Public Transportation – 5311 CTP Grant Applications for FY 2023

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2 BACKGROUND: Each year, the NCDOT Public Transportation Division accepts requests for administrative needs for county-operated community transportation programs. OCPT is eligible to make application for administrative funding. NCDOT has awarded OCPT $159,433 in grant funds, a detailed breakdown is outlined in the table below: 5311 Grant Application: FY23 Total $ 187,568 Federal $ 159,433 Local $ 28,135 FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact in the current fiscal year as this funding will be appropriated in the FY 2022-2023 budget for usage in that fiscal year. 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.00PT provides opportunity for access to jobs and services to many individuals. The 5311 Grant provides Orange County access to funds to support its rural 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. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board: 1) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed grant application; 2) Close public hearing; 3) Approve submittal of the 5311 Grant application for FY 2023 in the total amount of $187,568, with a local match total of $28,135 to be provided when necessary; 4) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the 5311 Program Resolution, Local Share Certification, Anticipated DBE/DWE Vendor Awards; DBE Certification Form; EEO Questionnaire Form; and the Title VI Program Report; 5) Review the 2021 Certification and Assurances Signature Pages and authorize the Chair and the County Attorney to review and sign the FY22 Certifications and Assurances when available; and 6) Review and approve the Grant Designee Certification Form Resolution authorizing the Transportation Services Director to serve as the designee.