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Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department 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 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 Transportation 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
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 Transportation effectuating the purposes of Title IV
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.
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