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Approval of a resolution adopting the CapMetro Civil Rights Policy Statement.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☒ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The Board’s Civil Rights Policy Statement aligns with all goals in the CapMetro Strategic Plan because compliance with civil rights laws, regulations and principles affects our customers, the community, and our workforce and contributes to organizational effectiveness.
BUSINESS CASE: The Policy Statement replaces the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy statement adopted by the board of directors on July 19, 2021. The proposed policy statement is in alignment with U.S. Department of Transportation guidance to transit agencies as a condition of receiving federal funding. The policy statement affirms and clarifies the CapMetro Board’s commitment to adherence to civil rights laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Code of Federal Register 49, Part 26 (Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs) and related guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Finance, Audit and Administration Committee on June 11, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: By adopting a Civil Rights Policy Statement, the Capital Metro Board of Directors reaffirms the mission of the Capital Metro Transportation Authority (CapMetro) to empower, enhance and serve the region and its communities through delivery of high-quality public transportation services. The Policy Statement also acknowledges the role that transportation systems and infrastructure play in supporting civil rights, through adherence to the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended and to provisions of Federal Transit Administration guidance on Title VI, Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Administration
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1510
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors recognizes the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation to follow civil rights laws as a condition of receipt of federal transit funding; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors is committed to following provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the American’s with Disabilities Act 0f 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Code of Federal Register 49, Part 26 (Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs) and related guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors approves the attached Civil Rights Policy Statement to replace the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Statement.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross