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R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, UNDER THE TERMS OF TITLE III, SECTION 302(a) OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has experienced an overall
economic decline and an increase in unemployment;
WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 89-136, as amended,
the United States of America has authorized the making of grants to
public bodies and private non-profit corporations or associations for
the purpose of economic development planning.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. That the City Manager be authorized to submit an application
to the Economic Development Administration for a grant
under the provisions of Title III, Section 302(a) of
the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965,
as amended; and
2. That the Economic Development Council of the Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce be designated by the City Council
to serve as an advisory body contingent upon approval
of the application.