R90-53 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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� � ti Section 8. Special Requirements for Section 9 Proj ects. II a. Fares and Services - The Grantee agrees that it will utilize its administrative process to solicit and consider public comment prior to raising fares or implementing a major reduction of service. b. Audit Requirement - The Government may, at � least annually and more frequently in its discretion, either conduct or require the Grantee to have independently conducted, reviews and audits as the Government may deem appropriate pursuant to the provisions of section 9 (g) of the UMT Act, 49 U.S.C. app. § 1607a(g) , and any regulations or guidelines that may be issued by the Government. c. Half-Fare Requirement - The Grantee agrees and assures that the rates charged elderly and handicapped persons during nonpeak hours for transportation utilizing or involving the facilities and equipment financed pursuant to this Grant will not exceed one-half of the rates generally applicable to other persons at peak hours, whether the operation of such facilities and equipment is by the Grantee or is by another entity under lease or otherwise. The Grantee agrees and assures that it will give the rate required herein to any person presenting a Medicare card duly issued to that person pursuant to title II or title XVIII of the Social Security Act. d. Sole Source Procurement - The Grantee may, without prior Government (UMTA) approval, procure an associated capital item eligible under section 9 (j ) of the UMT Act, 49 U.S.C. app. § 1607a(j ) , by contract directly with the original manufacturer or supplier of the item to be replaced, provided that the Grantee first certifies in writing to the Government that: (1) such manufacturer or supplier is the only source of such item; and (2) the price of such item is no higher than the price paid for such item by like customers; notwithstanding the foregoing provision, however, the Buy America requirements of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Pub. L. 97-424, § 165, as amended by Pub. L. 100-17, § 337, and any implementing regulations that may be issued are applicable to such procurements. Section 9 . Special Condition Pertaining to Ma�or Capital Pro:ects. The Grantee shall implement a project management plan, as approved by the Government, in accordance with the requirements of section 23 of the UMT Act, 49 U.S.C. app. § 1619, and any implementing regulations that may be issued thereunder. Page 4