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Public Hearing - FY2027 5311 Administrative (Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program) Transportation Grant Application
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Theresa Torres, Human Services Agency, Transportation Director, 704-283-3598
ACTION REQUESTED:
Conduct a public hearing to accept public comments regarding the application for funding through the FY2027 5311 Administrative Grant.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The annual 5311 Administrative (Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program) is intended to provide financial assistance for the support of public transportation services which are open to the general public on a regular and continuing basis, and to enable maximum feasible coordination with other rural transportation services. 5311 funds can be used for the costs of transit planning activities, transit operations, and the purchase of capital equipment or facilities to aid in the provision of transit services in rural and small urban areas, as well as provide funds for state-level administration.
Union County Transportation's 5311 application is submitted only for Administrative expenses and includes no operational components. This 5311 Administrative application will be reviewed by our NCDOT Mobility Specialist, who will then provide a recommendation to the NC Board of Transportation, which is responsible for determining the final award amounts. The federal share for eligible 5311 administration costs may not exceed 80% of the project's net cost. The State share is 5 percent, and the local share is 15 percent of eligible costs. However, State funding is subject to State appropriations and availability of funds. Historically, State funds have been made available, but starting in FY2021, NCDOT has directed local governments to be prepared to cover the full 20 percent share, with the assumption that State funds may not be available. The County's 5311 Administrative funding level for FY2027 will be $276,529, which includes 80% Federal funding ($221,223), a...
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