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A Resolution
Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of
Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the Urban ?lass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass
transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the contract for financial. assistance gill impose certain obligations upon th
applicant, including the provision by it 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 wi a
the filing of an application for assistance under the Urban *lass Transportati n
Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant give 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; and
:Hx.REAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be uti'_ized
�. 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 ccmpete fc
contracts when procuring construction contracts, supp:ies, equipment contract
or consultants and other services:
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas:
I. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf
of the City of Fort Worth with the U. S. Department of Trans—portation, to aid in
the financing of Capital Assistance Projects under Section S of the Urban *lass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file with such applications 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 Cary L. �Santerre, Director of Transportation, is authorized to furnish such
additional information as the U. S. Department of Transportation may require in
connection with the application or the project.
4. That the City Manager is authorised to set forth and execute affirmative minority
business policies in connection with the project's procurement.
S. 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 Trans—portation for aid in
the financing of the capital assistance projects.
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