Certification Program Overview Beth Vargas Duncan Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager Certification Program Manager June 6, 2007

2 Road Map… Certification Program What’s WhatWhat’s What Who’s WhoWho’s Who Where are we going?Where are we going? Why (Benefits!)Why (Benefits!)

3 What’s What? What’s What? Non- Federal-Aid No federal funding, or uses fund exchange Federal-Aid “Traditional” (Non-Certified) Example: ODOT owns the construction contract Federal-Aid Certified Local Agency Projects Example: Local agency owns the construction contract

4 Fund Exchange Fund Exchange ODOT may “fund exchange” federal funds to state funds –94¢ on the dollar Not for Transportation Management Areas (population over 200,000) –Portland Metropolitan Area –Salem/Keizer Area –Central Lane

5 Who’s Who? Who’s Who? FHWA – Federal-Aid Highway Program ↓ $Stewardship Agreement with FHWA ODOT – Administers Federal-Aid Program ↓ $Agreement with Local Agency Local Agency – Receives & Uses Funds –Certified Agency Process –Non-Certified Agency Process

6 What is the Certification Program? Administered by ODOT’s Local Government ProgramAdministered by ODOT’s Local Government Program Enables Certified Local Agencies to retain more approval authority & control at the local level when developing FHWA funded, Non- NHS transportation projectsEnables Certified Local Agencies to retain more approval authority & control at the local level when developing FHWA funded, Non- NHS transportation projects

7 Where is the Certification Program Going? Identify local agencies interested in CertificationIdentify local agencies interested in Certification Develop work plan and timelineDevelop work plan and timeline Progress toward CertificationProgress toward Certification

8 And more… Refine process of becoming certifiedRefine process of becoming certified Maintain user-friendly LAG ManualMaintain user-friendly LAG Manual Continually update LAG ManualContinually update LAG Manual

9 Why Certification? 1. Next Best Thing to Fund Exchange 2. All Benefit… –Local Agencies –ODOT –FHWA –And the Project!

10 Benefits CommunicationCommunication ControlControl Cost/TimeCost/Time

11 How to Learn More… 1. Local Agency Guidelines -- “LAG Manual” -- “LAG Manual” 2. Trainings and Workshops

12 Where to Find Current Information? Certification Program Website:

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16 Summary What: Certified vs. Non-CertifiedWhat: Certified. vs. Non-Certified Who: Roles and Responsibilities Who: Roles and. Responsibilities Why: Benefits Why: Benefits How: Resources

17 Where to get more information: Beth Vargas Duncan Certification Program Manager ODOT, Local Government Section 355 Capitol Street NE, Room 326 Salem, OR ODOT Local Government Program