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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1064, e y RESOLUTION Adopted Resolution No. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR AN AMENDMENT OF FEDERAL CAPITAL GRANT NO. TX-05-0086 UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 19641, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make amended grants for mass transportation projects; WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance does impose certain obliga- tions 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 connec- tion with the filing of an amended 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. 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 amend- ed application of Federal Grant No. TX-05-0086 on behalf of the City of Fort Worth with the U. S. Department of Transportation. This amendment would authorize the City -of Fort Worth, with UMTA concurrence, to fund the rehabilitation of the CITRAN facility from the service center improvement line item. This new line item would empower the City of Fort Worth to contract for construction contracts associated with service center improvements. 2. That the City Manager is 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 VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 3. That the City Manager, is authorized to furnish such additional n information as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application of the project. 4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs. 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 amended grant application for aid in the financing of the capital assistance projects. a