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Attachment D--10/12/06 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS Following is a listing of some of the regulations that apply to any project receiving federal transportation funds. These requirements must be taken into consideration during the project development and project implementation stages. Davis-Bacon and Cooeland Acts: Payment of pre-determined wage is applicable to all federal-aid construction contracts exceeding $2,000 and to all related subcontracts, except for projects located on roadways classified as local roads or rural minor collectors. ADA Requirements: All transportation enhancement assisted projects must comply with the handicapped accessibility standards, as stated in Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 55, of the Minnesota State Building Code; and with the Public Service Provisions of the 1983 disability amendments, Minnesota Human Rights Act. According to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) "No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of that disability, be excluded from participating in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs or activities provided by a public entity, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by such entity." ADA requires, among other things, modification of equipment and removal of physical barriers. Anti-Discrimination Laws: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefts of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination. Each sponsoring participant must display posters explaining non-discrimination provisions of Title VI, including compliance procedures and must develop a procedure for processing Title VI related complaints. Minnesota Statutes 363.073, part 5000.3535 (Subp. 7) also prohibits discrimination with regard to marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Matching Funds: SAFETEA-LU allows for the matching of federal funds with right-of-way on all projects and for the use of "soft" or "in kind" match on enhancement and scenic byway projects. The right-of-way used for match should be right-of-way either purchased or donated specifically for the project. Right-of-way purchased at an earlier time to do other work or the initial construction of the route should not be used as match. The "soft" or "in kind" match for enhancement projects must be something that has a tangible cost, such as railroad ties or wires necessary to run a historic streetcar. Charging a professional fee for labor being performed by non- professionals is not allowed. Federal funds are received when right-of-way or soft match is used. If the right-of-way or soft match is sufficient to make up 25% of the total cost of the project, (contract plus right-of-way or soft match) then the C1