Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/16/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator; Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
Submitted by: Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Title VI Program for Baldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS)
Body
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2022-025 and approve the updated Title VI Program for Baldwin Regional Area Transit System.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: See below.
May 17, 2016, BCC Regular Meeting - Approved updated Title VI Plan
September 3, 2013, BCC Regular Meeting - Approved and adopted Title VI Plan
Background: The Title VI Plan is required to be reviewed and approved by the governing body every three (3) years. The Title VI Program ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 49 CFR, Part 21 and related statutes and regulations to the end that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance including the denial of access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons. The LEP assists in identifying reasonable steps for providing language assistance to persons with limited English proficiency and who desire to access transit services provided by Baldwin Regional Area Transit Service.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up:
November 18, 2021
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration Staff to provide executed copies of the Title VI Program plan and authorizing resolution via e-mail to:
1) Michele Foster, Civil Rights Officer
Federal Transit Administration Region IV
U.S. Department of Transportation
Email: DMichele.Foster@dot.gov
2) Chandra Middleton, Southern Regional Manager
Office of Public Transportation
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Email: middletonc@dot.state.al.us
3) Ann Simpson, Director of Transportation
Baldwin Regional Area Transit System
Email: ann.simpson@baldwincountyal.gov
Additional instructions/notes: N/A