Res 069-84 4/17/1984r
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER THE 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 U. S. Department of Transportation in accord 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 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 construction con-
tracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN 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 83-84.
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2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file with such application
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 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 financing of the operating assistance project.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 17th day of April , 1984
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk