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1 RESOLUTION NO. 06-18441 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF ALL APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, CAPITAL, TRAINING, DEMONSTRATION, AND/OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANTS AUTHORIZED BY 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 53, TITLE 23 UNITED STATES CODE, AND OTHER FEDERAL STATUES ADMINISTERED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION WHEREAS, the City of Billings has the power to enter into agreements with the Federal Transit Administration; and, WHEREAS, the Federal Transportation Administration has been delegated authority to award Federal Financial assistance for mass transportation projects; WHEREAS, all contracts for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provision by it of the local share of project costs; WHEREAS, the applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to the Federal Transit Administration required for the project; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF BILLINGS, MONTANA: 1. That the City of Billings Mayor is authorized to execute and file all applications on behalf of the City of Billings with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administrations to aid in the financing of all planning, capital, training, demonstration and/or operating assistance projects authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, or other Federal statues authorizing a project administered by the Federal Transit Administration. 2. That the City of Billings Mayor is authorized to execute and file with such applications the annual certifications and assurances, and any other documents required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration effectuating the purpose of the proposed projects, including the local share. 3. That the City of Billings Mayor is authorized to execute grant and cooperative agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, on behalf of the City of Billings. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 4. That the Transit Manager is designated to furnish such additional information as the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration may require in connection with all the applications. APPROVED this 26th day of June 2006. THE CITY OF BILLINGS: BY: Ron Tussing, Mayor ATTEST: BY: Marita Herold, CMC/AAE CITY CLERK CERTIFICATE The undersigned duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Billings certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution, adopted at a legally convened meeting of the Billings City Council held on, June 26, 2006. If applicant has an Official Seal, impress here. (Seal) Signature of Recording Officer Title of Recording Clerk Date