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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE COLUMBUS URBANIZED AREA FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) FUNDING FROM THE ENHANCED MOBILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM (SECTION 5310), AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SAID GRANT FUNDING, AND THE DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the City of Groveport is submitting a Request to the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) for Columbus Urbanized Area Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding from the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities program (Section 5310); and
WHEREAS, MORPC is the designated recipient of the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities (Section 5310) program for the Columbus Urbanized Area authorized to make grants to public bodies, private nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities; and
WHEREAS, the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities program provides eighty percent (80%) federal funds for capital projects and fifty percent (50%) federal funds for operating projects to support alternatives to public transportation projects that assist Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities, new or expanded transportation services and alternatives that go beyond the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 for individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities program is paid on a reimbursement basis, requiring the applicant to first expend funds then request reimbursement from MORPC, which will, in turn, request the funds from FTA; and
WHEREAS, the applicant certifies it will provide at least twenty percent (20%) local matching funds for capital or planning projects and fifty percent (50%) local matching funds for operating projects from sources other than Federal Department of Transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, this project is included in the Coordinated Plan(s) for the Columbus, Ohio Urbanized area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Groveport agrees to abide by federal requirements as a sub-recipient of FTA funds, including Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Certifications and Assurances inclusive of provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all subsequent annual Certifications and Assurances during the length of the agreement, including federal procurement, maintenance, useful life, disposition standards, and ongoing reporting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Groveport is authorized to execute a contract with MORPC if selected for the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING:
Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to submit this request and/or application to Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, acting as the designated recipient of FTA funds, for the Enhanced Mobility for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities, execute a contract with MORPC if selected for funding, and execute any other documents necessary to receive said funds.
Section 2: That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto which are made a part thereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure necessary for the preservation of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community as this legislation must be enacted in a timely fashion so that the City can meet the deadline to apply for said grant, which will greatly assist the City of Groveport in its continuing efforts to provide transportation to our senior citizens; WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon passage by Council and signature of the Mayor.
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Lance Westcamp, Mayor
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Ruthanne Sargus Ross, Clerk of Council
Approved as to form:
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Kevin C. Shannon, Law Director