TIC 2019-11-19 Item 2B - Resolution - Title IV Program

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Ci!Y of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - FROM: Jack Pace, Department of Community Development Directo BY: Alison Turner, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager Tony Cullerton, Finance Deputy Director Niesha Fort -Brooks, Community Engagement Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: November 15, 2019 SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting a Title VI Program ISSUE Approve a Resolution to formally establish a Title VI Program BACKGROUND Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal statute that provides that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any programs or activity receiving federal financial assistance. While some Title VI Program elements are currently being implemented in the City, a Title VI Program has not been formally adopted citywide. For example, Public Works produces an annual report to the Washington State Department of Transportation to remain eligible for federal funding on capital projects. DISCUSSION Staff from the Department of Community Development, Public Works, Finance, and Communications have been meeting to understand what the City needs in place to comply with federal Title VI requirements. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program funding is potentially available via King County Metro through a TDM Corridor Strategies Supporting Centers federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant. Metro has requested the City adopt this special transit Title VI Program as a sub -grantee to King County. This Title VI Program includes a notice to the public, posted at City Hall and on the website, that the City complies with the requirements of Title VI and related statues and regulations. It also includes a complaint process and form. The TDM team is asking Council to adopt this resolution to be eligible to accept the passthrough funding from Metro. Staff will further develop an organization -wide Title VI Program that meets all federal requirements in 2020. FINANCIAL IMPACT There will be no impact to the general fund. RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to approve the Resolution to formally establish a Title VI Program and consider this item at the November 25, 2019, Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent December 2, 2019, Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Resolution Attachment B: 2019 City of Tukwila Title VI Program