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,' f) RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A
GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMEND-
ED.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for
mass transportation projects;
WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligation
upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local share of project costs;
WHEREAS, it is required by the U..S. Department of Transportation in accord
with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 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 re-
quirements 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 defi-
nitive 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 con-
sultant and other services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O
LUBBOCK:
1. That the MAYOR is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf
of the City of Lubbock 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 1970-1979.
2. That the MAYOR 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.
3. That JOHN L. WILSON, Transit Coordinator, is authorized to furnish suc
additional information as the U. S. Department of Transportation may require in
connection with the application or the project.
4. That the MAYOR is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minori
business policies inconnection with the projects procurement needs.
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5. < That the MAYOR is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on
behalf of the City of Lubbock with the U. S. Department of Transportation for aid
in the financing of the operating assistance projects.
Passed by the City Council this 1 1 th day of May 1978.
IRK WEST, MAYOR
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Trevs=YPhillips, City.cretary- Treasurer
A;i'PRaVED AS TO FORM:
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Fred 0. Senter, Jr., City torney