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Res 107-89 7/18/1989RESOLUTION NO. 107-89 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation program of projects and budget; and, WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs in the program; and, WHEREAS, it is required by U. S. Department of Transportation in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights 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 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/these project(s), and that definite procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority business 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file applications on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls with the U. S. Department of Transport- ation, to aid in the financing of planning, capital and/or operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 9 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 purpose 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 program of projects and budget. 4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the program of projects and budgets procurement needs. 4 5. That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant agreements on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls with the U. S. Department of Trans- portation for aid in the financing of the planning, capital and/or operating assistance program of projects and budget. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 18th day of July, 1989. MAYOR ATTEST: J.Le' City Clerk