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Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance with the Florida Department of Transportation
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
• County’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance has expired. The Local Agency Program Certification requires the Assurance be renewed every three years.
• Assurance addresses that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, family, or religious status shall be discriminated against.
• Assurance is necessary for the purpose of obtaining all Federal funds, grants, loans, contracts, properties, discounts, and other Federal financial assistance.
Executed Assurance will be good for a period of three years and must be renewed upon expiration.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This Assurance provides confirmation to FDOT that the County abides by the current Federal Title VI laws pertaining to nondiscrimination. The County is required to enter into a Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance with FDOT as part of a recertification process to continue receiving federal funding, including funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The County accomplishes compliance with Title VI laws through the Office of Human Rights. The Director of Human Rights serves as the County’s Title VI Officer, and the Human Rights’ website hosts Pinellas County’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy and Grievance Procedure, the Limited English Proficiency Plan, as well as a Title VI Complaint Form.
Background/Explanation:
The Assurance Appendices A-E list specific requirements for the County to comply with Federal Title VI laws, pertaining to nondiscrimination. These requirements are reflected in the County’s competitively procured design and construction documents, during advertisement, to ensure contractor compliance.
The County previously entered this Assurance in 2022. The Assurance remains active for a three (3) year period.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDOT
Attachments:
Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurance including Appendices A and E