Res 139-82 8/17/1982r
j
r RESOLUTION NO, /J -1;1'
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS
WITII 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 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 these projects and that
definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority
businesses shall have the maximum fea.sible opportunity to compete for contracts
when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant
and other services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE
CITY OIL WICHITA PALLS, 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
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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 years 79-80, 80-81, 81-82, and 82-83.
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 applications for the projects.
4.That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affir-
mative minority business policies in connection with the projects'
needs.
5.That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant agreements on
behalf of the City of Wichita Palls with the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation for aid in the financing of the operating assistance projects.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the 17thday of August 1982.
7k Y O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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