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40 Nondiscrimination. (Part 26.7) The County will never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract covered by 49 CFR Part 26 on the basis of race, color, sex, or national origin. In administering its DBE program, the County will not, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, use criteria or methods of administration that have the effect of defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objectives of the DBE program with respect to individuals of a particular race, color, sex, or national origin. DBE Program Updates (Part 26.21) The County will continue to carry out this program until all funds from DOT financial assistance have been expended. The County will provide to DOT updates representing significant changes in the program. Quotas (Part 26.43) The County does not use quotas in any way in the administration of this DBE program DBE Liaison Officer (DBELO) (Part 26.45) The County has designated the following individual as its DBE Liaison Officer: Charles Vitunac - County Attorney Indian River County 1840 251i Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 (561)567-8000 In that capacity, Mr. Vitunac is responsible for implementing the DBE program and ensuring that the County complies with all provisions of 49 CFR Part 26. Mr. Vitunac has direct, independent access to the County Administrator concerning DBE program matters. The County Attorney's Office has three full-time attomevs and several -mir por± staff to ^. c .it�-'"- _ ....�.�.,uu,uy s DABE program on a part-time basis. In addition, project -specific DBE program implementation rests with the project manager. Implementation of transit -related projects or activities is usually the responsibility of the County's transit provider and designated FTA grant recipient, the Indian River County Council On Aging, Inc. (COA). Ms. Arlene Fletcher is the COA's executive director. The Indian River County Community Development Department periodically undertakes transit -related activities which may involve the DBE program. Mr. Robert M. Keating, A1CP is the County's Community Development Director. An organizational chart is attached. The DBELO (Mr. Vitunac) is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the overall DBE program, in coordination with other appropriate officials. Duties and responsibilities may include the following: