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A Resolution
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPART-
MENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 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 res-
ponsibilities 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 with 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 pro-
ject, and that definitive procedures shall be established and
administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the
maximum feasible opportunity to complete for contracts when procur-
ing construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts or con-
sultants 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. Department of Transportation, to
aid in the financing of a capital assistance project 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 of any other document required by the U.S. Department
of Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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3. That FWTA, through its General manager, will furnish such
additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation
may require in connection with the application of the project.
4. 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.
1986.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of
mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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CUT OF FORT WORTH