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Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Trans-
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 Urban
Mass Transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations
upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local share
of project cost; and
WHEREAS, it is required by the U. S. Department of Transportation in accordance
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 require-
ments 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 definite procedures shall be established and
administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum
feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construc-
tion 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 amend the application and project
budget on file on behalf of the City of Fort Worth with U. S. Department
of Transportation, to aid in the financing of a capital assistance project
for MITS 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 such applications
and 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 the City Manager -is authorized to furnish such additional information
as the U. S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with
the application for 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 Trans-
portation for aid in the financing of the capital assistance project.
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