Res 2152 6/6/1978RESOLUTION NO. /7<
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, FOR OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS
UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964,
AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for
mass transportation projects; and,
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;
and,
WHEREAS, it is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation in accord-
ance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connec-
tion 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 this project, and that de-
finitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority
businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts
when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant
or other services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
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 for
Operating Assistance funds for the eligible amounts for the periods from October 1,
1974 through September 30, 1975; October 1, 1975 through September 30, 1976;
October 1, 1976 through September 30, 1977; October 1, 1977 through September
30, 1978; October 1, 1978 through September 30, 1979 to aid in the financing of
the operation of the transit system.
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 Trans-
portation effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
That Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, is authorized to furnish such additional
information as the U. S. Department of Transportation may require in connection
with the applications or the project.
That the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative
minority business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs.
That the City Manager is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on
behalf of the City of Wichita. Falls with the U.S. Department of Transportation
for aid in the financing of the operating assistance projects.
That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this
resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law and that public notice
of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given as required.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS the GIliti day of 9,41.4-1_6/ , 1978.
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