R2000-225 AUTHORIZING THE FILING AND EXECUTION OF GRANT AMENDMENT NO. 1

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i � IX. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE DIRECT AWARD OF FTA ASSISTANCE TO A GRANTEE FOR ' ITS DEMAND RESPONSIVE SERVICE In accordance with U.S. DOT regulations, "Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities (ADA)," at 49 CFR 37.77, the Grantee certifies that its demand responsive service offered to persons with disabilities, including persons who use wheelchairs, is equivalent to the level and quality of service offered to persons without disabilities. Such service, when viewed in its entirety, is provided in the most integrated setting feasible and is equivalent with respect to: (1) response time; (2)fares; (3) geographic service area; (4) hours and days of service; (5) restrictions on trip purpose; (6) availability of information and reservation capability; and (7) constraints on capacity or service availability. X. SUBSTANCE ABUSE CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY JANUARY 1, 1996 A. Alcohol Testing Certification As required by FTA regulations "Prevention of Alcohol Misuse in Transit Operations," at 49 CFR 654.83 the Grantee certifies that it has established and implemented an alcohol misuse prevention program complying with the requirements of 49 CFR part 654, and if the Grantee has employees regulated by the federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Grantee also certifies that it has for those employees an alcohol misuse prevention program complying with the requirements of FRA's regulations, "Control of Alcohol and Drug Use," 49 CFR 219. 8. Anti-Drug Program Certification As required by FTA regulations, "Prevention of Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations," at 49 CFR 653.83, the Grantee certifies that is has established and implemented an anti-drug program and has conducted employee training complying with the requirements of 49 CFR part 653, and if the Grantee has employees regulated by FRA, the Grantee also certifies that it has for those employees an anti-drug program complying with the requirements of FRA's regulations, "Control of Alcohol and Drug Use,"49 CFR part 219. XI. CERTIFICATION FOR A PROJECT INVOLVING INTEREST OR OTHER FINANCING COSTS As required by 49 U.S.C. 5307(g),49 U.S.C. 5309(g)(2)(B),49 U.S.C. 5309(g)(3)(A), and 49 U.S.C. 5309(n), the Grantee certifies that it will not seek reimbursement for interest and other financing costs unless its records demonstrate it has used reasonable diligence in seeking the most favorable financing terms underlying those costs,to the extent FTA might require. XII. CERTIFICATIONS FOR THE URBANIZED AREA FORMULA PROGRAM AND THE JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM In addition to the following certifications listed in A., B. and C., a Grantee with a population of 200,000 or more awarded funds apportioned under 49 U.S.C. 5307(k)after June 9, 1998, must submit a report listing the Transit Enhancement projects carried out during Federal fiscal year 1998 with those funds. A. Certifications required by statute. As required by 49 U.S.C. 5307(d)(1) (A)through (J),the Grantee certifies that: (1) It has or will have the legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the proposed program of projects; (2) It has or will have satisfactory continuing control over the use of the equipment and facilities; (3) It will adequately maintain the equipment and facilities; (4) It will ensure that the elderly and handicapped persons, or any person presenting a Medicare card issued to himself or herself under title II or title XVIII of the Social Security Act(42 U.S.C.401 et seq. or 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.),will be charged during non-peak hours for transportation using or involving a facility or equipment of a project financed with Federal assistance authorized for 49 U.S.C. 5307 or Section 3037 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century (TEA-21),49 U.S.C. 5309 note, not more than 50 ' percent of the peak hour fare; (5) In carrying out a procurement financed with Federal assistance authorized for the Urbanized Area Formula Program at 49 U.S.C. 5307 or Section 3037 of TEA-21,49 U.S.C. 5309 note, it will use competitive procurement(as defined or approved by the Secretary), it will not use a procurement using REV:1/8/99 _ 9