Res 097-85 8/6/1985RESOLUTION NO. 97-1,55'
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILINGOF APPLICATION
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, FOR GRANT UNDER THE MASS
TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for Mass Trans-
portation 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 U. S. Department of Transportation in accord with the pro-
visions 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 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 these projects 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 con-
struction 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 Transportation to aid in
the financing of operating assistance projects pursuant to Section 5 of the Urban
Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, for fiscal year 85-86.
2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file with such application
an assurance of any other document required by the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation 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 application
for the project.
4. That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative
minority business policies in connection with the project needs.
5. That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant agreement on behalf of the
City of Wichita Falls with the U. S. Department of Transportation for aid in the
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financing of the operating assistance project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the Z day of GCCCG 1985.
M O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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