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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 735 IIESOLUTIOl ,FILE NO. 133 i 4 A Resolu ou t 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: L 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. CITY of rams ' w&%nwv 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 19 Official Seal: (Signature of Recording Officer) z Jack Green, City Secretary Date