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Resolution
Resolution authorizing the filing of a grant application with the Department of Trans-
portation, 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 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 ayreement, 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 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
Ithe Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U. S. Department of Transportation requirements
lez 11 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 a grant 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 19b4, 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 pur-
pose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
lei. That FWTA, through its General Manager, will furnish such additional information
as the U. S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the appli-
cation of the project.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
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