HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 853 RESOLUTION LE NO.
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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
MOW 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 consultant
and other services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by, the Fort Worth City Council:
1. That the City Manager is authorized to file and execute an
application on behalf of the City of Fort Worth with the
U. S. Department of Transportation, to aid in the financing
of operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 5 of
the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
2. That the City Manager is authorized to file and execute such
applications and assurances or any other documents required
by the U. S. Department of Transportation effectuating the
purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
3. That Mr. Gary L. Santerre, Director, Department of Transpor-
tation and Public Works is authorized to furnish such addi-
tional information as the U. S. Department of Transportation
may require in connection with the application of the project.
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4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute
affirmative minority business policies in connection with the
project's procurement needs.
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 Transportation for aid in the financing of the
operating assistance projects.