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.
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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