HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5303 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GRANT Planning and Development Department
GEORGIA
Melanie Wilson,
Director
EXHIBIT 3
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
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Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Transportation, United
States of America, and Georgia Department of Transportation, for a grant under Title 49 U.S.C.,
Section 5303.
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the US Department of Transportation and the Commissioner of the
Georgia Department of Transportation are authorized to make grants for mass transportation
projects;
WHEREAS,the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant,
including the provision by it of the local 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 of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for
assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5303 the Applicant gives an assurance that it will comply
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other pertinent directives and the U.S.
Department of Transportation requirements there under; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that Minority Business Enterprise (Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise and Women's Business Enterprise) be utilized to the fullest extent possible
in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered
to ensure that minority business shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for
contracts and purchase orders when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment
contracts, or consultant and other services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by AUGUSTA GEORGIA
1. That the Designated Official {4Ourdit'DIAS; , Mayor, hereinafter referred
to as The Official is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of
Augusta Planning and Development Department with the Georgia Department of
Transportation, to aid in the financing of a technical study grant to implement
specific items of the FY 2018 Augusta Regional Transportation Study —Unified
Planning Work Program.
2. That the Official is authorized to execute and file with such application and
assurance or any other document required by U.S. Department of Transportation
and Georgia Department of Transportation effectuating the purposes of this grant.
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Melanie Wilson,
Director
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
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3. That the Official is authorized to furnish such additional information as the
U.S. Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of
Transportation may require in connection with the application or the
project.
4. That the Official is authorized to set forth and execute Minority Business
Enterprise, DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) and WBE
(Women Business Enterprise)policies and procedures in connection with the project's
procurement needs.
5. That the Official is authorized to execute a grant agreement on behalf of Augusta
Planning and Development Department with the Georgia Department of
Transportation to aid in the financing of a technical study grant to implement specific
items of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study FY 2018 Unified Planning Work
Program.
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CETIFICATE
The undersigned duly qualified and acting Clerk ot'+ Ti `t6fre 'ti tt la, Georgia Commission
certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution, adopted at a legally convened
meeting of the Augusta, Georgia Commission held on Tuesday
November 15, 2016.
Lena J. Bonner
(Seal)
Title of Recording Officer
Date