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r• 7 <br /> RESOLUTION NO. R � � � �� <br /> RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A FINAL <br /> APPLICATION WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT <br /> OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS <br /> DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FY'95 OPERATING <br /> GRANT UNDER SECTtON 9 OF THE URBAN MASS <br /> TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED <br /> WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is <br /> authorized to make grants for a mass transportation program of projects; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the contract for Federal financial assistance will impose certain obligations <br /> upon the applicant and the Illinois Department of Transportation, including the provision by it of <br /> the local share of project costs and other obligations required by the Urban Mass Transportation <br /> Act of 1964, as amended, (the "Act") and all other requirements as set forth in the Guidelines for <br /> Project Development for Section 9 Funds and all other guidelines and regulations issued or to be <br /> issued under the Act; and, <br /> WHEREAS, it is required by the United States Department of Transportation in accord <br /> with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing <br /> of an application for assistance under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as Amended, <br /> the applicant give an assurance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 <br /> and the United States Department of Transportation requirement thereunder. <br /> WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that disadvantaged business enterprises be <br /> utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with the project, and that definite procedures <br /> shall be established and administered to ensure that disadvantaged businesses shall have the <br /> maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, <br /> supplies, equipment contracts, or consultant and other services; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> DECATUR, ILLINOIS; <br /> Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file an application on <br /> behalf of the City of Decatur, Illinois, with the United States Department of Transportation <br /> through the Illinois Department of Transportation for a grant under Section 9 of the Urban Mass <br /> Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, for operating assistance. ' <br /> Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute and file with such application �i <br /> assurances, certifications, or any other documents required by the United States Department of �il <br /> Transportation or the Illinois Department of Transportation for the purpose of ineeting the , <br /> requirements set forth in all guidelines and regulations issued or to be issued under the Act. <br />