AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM GOAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 2026

TOLEDO AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

RESOLUTION NO. #-24

AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM GOAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR STARTING JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 2026

            WHEREAS the U.S. Department of Transportation issued the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program final rule (49 CFR Part 26); and

            WHEREAS, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA), along with other affected agencies, are required to submit to the Federal Transit Administration a DBE Program Goal in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26; and

            WHEREAS, TARTA has calculated a weighted DBE Program Goal in accordance with current federal regulation and has established a goal for three years beginning in 2024 of 10% DBE participation in federal funds expended; and

WHEREAS it is desirable that the Board of Trustees of TARTA adopt this goal of 10% subject to any revision prescribed by the Federal Transit Authority.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOLEDO AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY, OHIO:

            SECTION 1.  That the DBE Program Goal for three years beginning 2024 of 10% as set by the TARTA administration is hereby adopted, subject to any revisions prescribed by the Federal Transit Administration.

            SECTION 2.  That the TARTA administration is hereby authorized to revise the goal of the Authority in accordance with the current regulations and in accordance with local conditions as prescribed in the program.

            SECTION 3.  That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

ADOPTED: March 21, 2024