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RESOLUTION NO . v?0 76 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR- TATION , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964 , AS AMENDED . WHEREAS , the Secretary of Transportation is 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 share of projects costs ; WHEREAS , it is required by the U . S . Department of Trans- portation 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 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 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 businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts , supplies , equipment contracts , or consultant and other services : NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Everett : 1 . That the Mayor is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Everett with the U . S . Department of Transportation , to aid in the financing of oper- ating assistance projects pursuant to Section 5 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 , as amended .