HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 14351~ Hies®luti®n pox No /~r~
,`~f~^I REGARDING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION
WITH THE URBAN t1ASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION
Resolution. authorizing the filing of a grant application with the Department of
Transportation, United States of America, for grants under the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for
mass transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the contract for planning assistance for the Tarantula Corporation
will impose certain obligations upon the City, including the provision by
Tarantula of the local share of project costs.
WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accord
with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in
connection with the filing of applications for assistance under the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant gives an assurance that it
will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S.
Department of Transportation requirements thereunder;
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the 'Applicant that disadvantaged business
enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this
project, and that definition procedures shall be established and administered to
ensure that .disadvantaged businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity
to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies,
equipment contracts or consultants, and other services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That the City Manager be authorized to execute and file a grant application
on behalf of the City with the U.S. Department of Transportation, to aid in
planning assistance project.
2. That the City P1anager be authorized to execute and file with such
application an assurance or any other document required by the U.S.
Department of Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title UI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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3. That the City Manager be authorized to furnish such additional information
as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the
application for the projects.
4. That the City Manager be authorized to set forth and execute affirmative
disadvantaged business policies in connection with the project's
procurement needs.
5. That the City Manager be authorized to execute grant contracts agreements
on behalf of the City of fort Worth with the U.S. Department of
Transportation for aid in the financing of a planning project for Tarantula
Corporation.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS I~~ DAY OF 1989.
MY
ATTEST:
CITY SE RETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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APPROVED BY
CITY COUNCIL
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