HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0607 (2)2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT
IREDELL COUNTY BE DESIGNATED AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE
RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT): The following
resolution was approved.
RESOLUTION
NCDOT LEAD AGENCY CHANGE
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners has recognized and provided financial support
to the Iredell Vocational Workshop, Inc., to serve as the "Lead Agency" applicant for Rural Public
Transportation Projects funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell Vocational Workshop, Inc., has petitioned the Board of Commissioners to
transfer the "Lead Agency" applicant status back to the County for the purpose of providing full warranty
of compliance with requirements of the Federal Transit Administration and the Public Transportation
Division.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is
requesting the North Carolina Department of Transportation to recognize the County of Iredell as the legal
applicant for all Administrative, Capital and Operating grants that are awarded to Iredell County.
Other provisions of this agreement are:
1. That the effective date for the County to be the legal applicant is on the I" day of July 2002.
2. That the FY'2003 Community Transportation Program (CTP) application scheduled for completion on
June 30, 2002 reflects that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is now the legal applicant
beginning with the FY'2003 CTP application.
3. That the Board of Commissioners hereby assures and certifies to the NC Department of Transportation
that it will comply with the federal and state statutes, regulations, executive orders, Section 5333 (b)
Warranty, and all administrative requirements which relate to the applications made to and grants
received from the Federal Transit Administration and the North Carolina Transportation Division.
4. That the present fleet of twenty-five vehicles will remain titled to the Iredell Vocational Workshop,
Inc., until such time that the vehicles are replaced. This will serve the purpose of avoiding a three
percent (3%) highway tax (estimated $1,500 per vehicle) that is charged for a title transfer.
Beginning with FY'2003, all acquired vehicles will be titled to Iredell County.
S. That Iredell County, as the lessee, will sign a standard lease agreement with the Iredell Vocational
Workshop, Inc., as the lessor. The purpose of this agreement is to assure the lessor and the North
Carolina Department of Transportation that the Project Equipment will be used in accordance with the
procedures and guidelines set forth in Federal Transit Administration Circulars 50 10. 1 C, 9040.1 E,
and 9070.1 E, all of which are dated October 1, 1998, or any subsequent revisions or amendments
thereto.
6. That the Iredell Transportation Authority Board members are asked to continue serving the county as
an advisory committee.
T That the County Manager is authorized to apply for funding, execute any agreements, and provide
necessary assurances and certifications to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
8. That the County Finance Director serve as the "Primary Designee" and the ITA Chairman as the
Alternate Designee" to submit all reimbursement requests, budget revisions/amendments. and place
approved vehicle orders on behalf of the county.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 2001 REFUNDS &
RELEASES:
Releases for the Month of October 2001 $77,902.66
County 52,406.49
Solid Waste Fees 94100