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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 Trans-
portation 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 Transporta-
tion 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 pro-
cedures 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:
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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 operating assistance projects
pursuant to Section 5 of the Urban Mass Transporta-
tion 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 Trans-
portation effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the
evil Rights Act of 1964.
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3. That Mr. Gary L. Santerre, Director, Vepartment of
Transportation, is authorized to furnish such addi-
tional information as the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation may require in connection with the applica-
tion 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 for
aid in the financing of the operating assistance
projects.
CERTIFICATE
The undersigned duly qualified and acting City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a resolution, adopted at a legally convened meeting of the
Fort Worth City Council held on
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Official Seal:
(Signature of Recording Officer)
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Jack Green, City Secretary
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