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RESOLUTION N0.2007- 204 R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF A FEDERALLY APPROVED DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. The Federal government requires that all entities, who are recipients orsub-recipients of federal highway funds, adopt a federally approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program ("DBE Program"). The purpose of a DBE Program is to set forth goals and procedures for utilizing qualified disadvantaged or minority businesses in the procurement of goods and services related to a roadway construction project. 2. The Texas Department of Transportation ("TXDOT") has requested that the City enter into a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") concerning the adoption of a Federally approved DBE Program ("DBE") for all roadway construction projects in which the City receives federal assistance through TxDOT. 3. One of the proj ects that requires the adoption of a DBE Program is the construction of the Wonder World Drive Extension. The attached MOU will fulfill the City's requirement for adopting a federally approved DBE Program required to proceed with the Wonder World Drive project. It is also anticipated that the City will engage in other projects where the requirement for a DBE Program exists. 4. In order to qualify as a DBE contractor on TxDOT projects, the firm must first pre-qualify with TxDOT. The exact minimum percentage of DBE contractors or suppliers to be utilized during construction will, in part, depend upon the number and type of qualified DBE businesses in the area at the time the contract is let. 5. The City wishes to approve and accept the attached Memorandum of Understanding in order to facilitate the construction of roadway projects, including the Wonder World Drive Extension, that utilize federal funds. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The terms and conditions of the attached Memorandum of Understanding are approved and accepted.