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BOOK GL PNGE 680 • Administrative and Employee Development - $158,950.00 with a local match of 15% ($23,843.00); and • Capital - one mini van replacement, mobile radio, and three computer desk top replacements - $32,260 with a 10% local match of $3,226 Ms. Davidson stated the public hearing was published in The Sanford Herald on February 27, 2009, both in English and Spanish. At this time Chairman Hayes opened the advertised public hearing for this date and time. Mr. Eugene Barufkin, 376 Kittery Point, Sanford, spoke and asked if more or less funding would be received this year from last year. No one present spoke in opposition to the proposed grant application. Chairman Hayes closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dalrymple moved to approve the FY 2009-2010 Community Transportation Grant as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an Elderly and Disabled Federal Grant Application for Transportation. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson told the Board that Senior Services was asking approval to apply for new funding available through the Federal Transit Administration to improve and enhance transportation services to elderly and disabled citizens. A Human Services Transportation Plan was approved by the Lee County Transportation Advisory Board in March 2009 that addressed the transportation needs of Lee County's citizens. This proposal is to offer a circular route with scheduled stops and extended hours on Saturday to offer additional mobility options and affordable transportation for Lee County residents. The application will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for consideration and submission to the Federal Transit Administration for final approval. Ms. Davidson stated this was a competitive process for a two-year grant cycle from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011, and would address the following funding levels: • Operating Expenses - $81,469 with a 50% local match of $40,735 (funds through the Home and Community Care Block Grant allocated through the Senior Services Department may be used as match; therefore, no additional funding from the County will be required). These funds will cover salary for two drivers and vehicle operation expenses for two years. • Capital - One lift equipped vehicle, mobile radio, and insurance - $60,260 with a 10% local match of $6,026. This match will be covered by contract payments and fares. A public notice was placed in The Sanford Herald on March 6, 2009. Chairman Hayes opened the public hearing. The following spoke in favor of the grant application: 4