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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. (UMTA Project: TX-05-0067)
WHEREAS,1%e 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 5 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 VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964.
3. That Gary 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 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 agree-
ments 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.
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