Res 818 5/21/1968RESOLUTION NO.Y/
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Aldermen of
the City of Wichita Falls that such City undertake a technical
study of mass public transportation facilities and needs; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls does not have the
capability to conduct the required study without additional
funds ; although the professional staff is qualified and avail-
able to give top level supervision to the project, they cannot
devote the full time that would be required to conduct the
study; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply
for a federal grant of approximately $133, 700 .00 for a twenty-
four month technical study under the provisions of the Urban
Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended in 1966, in order
to have sufficient funds to carry out such study. The total
cost is estimated to be approximately $200 ,000 .00 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF AWICHITA EFALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls is hereby
authorized and directed to make application, in the name of the
City of Wichita Falls, Texas, for such federal grant under the
provisions of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as
amended in 1966, to be applied to the cost of conducting such
study. Either Jack Davis , City Manager, or David G. Alford,
Director of Public Safety, is authorized to sign any necessary
documents required in connection with such application and grant
on behalf of said City. The City of Wichita Falls hereby agrees
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that if such federal grant is made, the City will pay the remain-
ing costs of the study, either in cash or in kind, of approximately
66, 000.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of May, 1968.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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aignaGCity Clerk