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Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Trans- 1
portation, 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 I
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 gives 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 consultant and other
services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fort Worth City Council:
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 an
operating assistance project for CITRAN pursuant to 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
applications 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.
NNW 3. That R. N. Line, City Manager, is authorized to furnish such
additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation
may require in connection with the application or 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.
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.
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