Legislation Details

File #: 24-0943   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/21/2024 Final action:
Title: TITLE VI NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM PLAN
Attachments: 1. Martin County_Title VI Policy_2024 - 2027.pdf

PLACEMENT: Consent

TITLE:

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TITLE VI NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM PLAN

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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Martin County as a recipient of Federal financial assistance and pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. is required to have an auditable Title VI Program Plan. In addition, Martin County as a designated recipient of Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and pursuant to Title 49 U.S.C., Chapter 53 must submit their Title VI Program to FTA every three years. The Title VI Program must be approved by the recipient’s appropriate governing entity prior to submission to FTA.

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DEPARTMENT: Public Works                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Cheryl White                     

                     Title:                     Transit Specialist                     

REQUESTED BY: Ashman Beecher, Transit Administrator                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

Every three years, or commensurate with a change in Martin County executive leadership, Martin County must certify to US DOT and other applicable federal and state agencies that its programs, services and activities are being conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. These certifications are termed ‘assurances’ and serve two important purposes. First, they document Martin County’s commitment to nondiscrimination and equitable service to its community. Second, they serve as a legally enforceable agreement by which Martin County may be held liable for breach. The public may view assurances on Martin County’s website or by visiting Martin County offices.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risk, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

Move that the Board approve the Martin County Title VI Program Plan.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and direct staff accordingly.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

☐Budget Transfer / Amendment                     ☐ Chair Letter                                                               ☐Contract / Agreement

☐Grant / Application                                          ☐Notice          ☐Ordinance                     ☐Resolution

☒Other:      Title VI Plan

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