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RESOLUTION
Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the u.s.
Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Transportation
for financial assistance for Augusta Public Transit.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized under 49
USC 53 to make grants for mass transportation projects; and
WHEREAS, it is required by the U. S. Department of Transportation in
accordance with Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,
that in connection with the filing of an application under the Federal
Transportation Act, as amended, the applicant give an assurance that it
will comply with Title VI of the civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, 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 the definitive procedures shall
have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when
procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, contracts or
consultants and other services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSION-COUNCIL:
(1) That Larry E. Sconyers, Mayor, is authorized to execute and
file the application on behalf of the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission-Council with the U. S. Department of Transportation
and the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide financial
assistance for capital and operating expenses for Augusta Public
Transit.
(2) That Larry E. Sconyers, Mayor, is authorized to execute and file
with such applications an assurance or any other documentation
required by the U. S. Department of Transportation and Georgia
Department of Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title VI
of the civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
(3) That Larry E. Sconyers, Mayor, is authorized to furnish such
additional information as may be required by the U. S. Department
of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Transportation
in connection with the application or the project.
(4) That Larry E. Sconyers, Mayor, is authorized to set forth and
execute affirmative minority business enterprise policies and
procedures in connection with the project's procurement needs.
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That Larry E. Sconyers, Mayor, is authorized to execute a grant
agreement on behalf of the Augusta-Richmond county Commission-
Council with the U. S.Department of Transportation and the
Georgia Department of Transportation in connection with these
applications.
CERTIFICATE
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The undersigned qualified and acting Clerk of Augusta-Richmond County
Commission-Council certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of a. resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Augusta-
Richmond County Commission-Council held on July 21, 1998.