Minnesota Administrative Rules

8835.0250 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Subpart 1.

Who may apply.

An applicant may apply for financial assistance under the public transit participation program to provide public transit in greater Minnesota.

Subp. 2.

Public transit.

Public transit includes a single service or a combination of services, such as route deviations, fixed route, flexible fixed route, demand-response/dial-a-ride, rideshare, subscription, volunteer driver services, and other services that meet the needs of individual transit systems to the extent they are consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 174.21. A public transit system must be available and accessible to the general public.

Subp. 3.

Submission; deadline.

An applicant shall request financial assistance using an application prescribed by the department. The department shall establish a deadline for submission of applications for financial assistance and shall provide adequate notice of the deadline to applicants. A complete application contains a management plan, a resolution from the applicant's governing body, and other forms and certifications required by federal or state law or regulation.

Subp. 4.

Additional review.

In addition to submitting an application to the department, an applicant shall submit an application for review and approval as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 174.23, subdivision 2.

Subp. 5.

Resolution.

An applicant shall submit with the application a resolution by the governing body that:

A.

resolves to provide public transit;

B.

indicates the person or persons authorized by title to execute a contract with the department and all amendments to the contract; and

C.

authorizes funds for the local share of financial assistance, if applicable.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 174.23; 174.24; 174.245

History:

8 SR 2113; 25 SR 61; 44 SR 332

Published Electronically:

September 3, 2019