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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 85-055 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City Council desires to file an application with the Department of Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended; and, 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 accordance 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 is utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, 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 contracts, supplies, equipment contracts or consultant and other services; �.5=s.57 X.s NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Beaumont, Texas, with the U. S . Department of Transportation, for Fiscal Year 1985 transit operating assistance funds pursuant to Section 5 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 of the project; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project' s procurement needs; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of the City of Beaumont with the U. S . Department of Transportation for aid in the financing of the operating assistance projects; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing be held on said application at 1 : 15 p.m. , March 26, 1985, in City Council Chambers, City Hall. 2 - PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the �9 day of 102 , 1985. Mayor ' - - 3 -