Discussion and possible action to grant authorization to the Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation to submit the Title VI Program that includes the Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region Office; document has been reviewed and approved by Webb County CAA Advisory Board and Texas Department of Transportation. No Impact on General Fund.
Issue: FTA requires that every three (3) years transit systems receiving federal financial assistance to update their Title VI Program (LEP included) in the form of a revised Title VI circular to grant recipients, which requires careful evaluation of the impact of proposed services and fare changes on minority riders.
Solution: Obtaining approval by the all respective designated board/court, submit Title VI Program/LEP Plan to FTA to continue grant funding.
Result: Compliance with FTA with proper documentation fully executed with approvals that secures grant funding for the next three years.