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A resolution
Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transpor-
tation, 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 contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon
the 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
with the filing of an application for assistance under the Urban Mass Trans-
portation Act of 1964, as amended, the applicant Rive 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
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 City of Fort Worth with the U.S. Department of Transportation, to aid in
the financing of a capital assistance project under Section 3 of the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
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 Transportatio
effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
3. That the City Manager or Assistant City Manager 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 authorized to 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 and with
the State of Texas for aid in the financing of the capital assistance projects.
CITY OF FORT WORTH