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V7-77,7' 01 r RESOLUTION NO. 144 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER 49 USC CHAPTER 53, SECTION 5307. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized to make grants for a mass transportation program of projects and budgets; WHEREAS,the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant,including the provision by it of the local share of project costs in the program; WHEREAS,it is required by the U.S.Department of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of 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 possiblc in connection with this project,and that procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that equipment contacts,or consultant and other services meet these goals. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 1. That the Chairman of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute,and the Director of Community Development is authorized to file,applications on behalf of Indian River County with the U.S.Department of Transportation to aid in the financing of planning, capital, and/or operating assistance projects pursuant to 49 USC Chapter 53,Section 5307. 2. That the Chairman of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute,and the Director of Community Development is authorized to file, with such application an assurance or any other document required by the U.S. Department of Transportation effectuating the purpose of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 3. That the Indian River County Director of Community Development is authorized to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation may require in connection with the application for the program of projects and budget. 4. That the Chairman of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the program of projects and budget procurement needs. 5. That the Chairman of the Indian River Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute grant agreements with the U.S.Department of Transportation for aid in the financing of the planning,capital,and/or operating assistance program of projects and budget. THIS RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by Comm. Ginn _,and the motion was seconded by-Comm. Adams—,and,upon being put to a vote,the vote was as follows: