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C-9564
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Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transporta-
tion, United States of America, for a grant 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 Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) has the right to
receive and dispense grant funds, and,
WHEREAS, FWTA will assume all rights, obligations and responsibilities under
the grant agreement, and;
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations
upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local share of project costs;
and
WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accord
kith the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with
the filing of an application 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 minority business enterprise
be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that
definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority
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 Council of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas
1. That the City-,Manager is authorized to execute and file an application on
behalf of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) with the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation, to?aid in the financing of a capital assistance pro-
ject under Section 9 of the Urban Mass Transportation ACt of 1964, as
amended.
2. That FWTA will 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 VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
3. That FWTA, through its General Manager, will furnish such additional informa-
tion as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with
the application of the project.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
That FWTA will set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in
connection with the project's procurement needs.
5. That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on
behalf of the City of Fort Worth with the U.S. Department of Transportation
for aid in the financing of the capital assistance projects.
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