HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22468-10-2016 ORDINANCE NO. 22468-10-2016
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORT GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000.00 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FOR MEACHAM
AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS
ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport
Grants Fund in the amount of $100,000.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, from available funds, for the
purpose of routine airport maintenance for Meacham.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for
any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the
remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 22393-09-2016 and all other ordinances and
appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct
conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Paige Meb e, Assistant City Attorney J. Kayser, City Sec e
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 18, 2016
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/18/2016 - Ordinance No. 22468-10-2016
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 REFERENCE NO.: **G-18853
LOG NAME: 55FTWRAMP2017
SUBJECT:
Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant for Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation, if Offered, in the Amount of$50,000.00,
Authorize Use of Operating Fund Revenue in the Amount of$50,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant, if offered, for Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in the
amount of$50,000.00;
2. Authorize the transfer in the amount of$50,000.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund to the Airport
Grants Fund for the City' s match; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airport Grants Fund in the amount of$100,000.00, contingent upon the receipt of the grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the City of Fort Worth receives a grant offer from the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) to provide needed routine maintenance items or to fund small capital improvement projects at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (Meacham Airport) with a total eligible project cost in the
amount of$100,000.00. This grant requires a 50 percent match of eligible project costs in the amount up
to $50,000.00, whichever is less. The Aviation Department will utilize operating fund revenue to provide
matching grant funds to leverage the funds for projects.
Allowable expenses under the Routine Airport Maintenance Project (RAMP) Grant include, but are not
limited to, pavement crack sealing, pavement markings, drainage replacement or maintenance,
replacement bulbs/lamps for airside lighting fixtures and security fencing. Engineering and design
expenses are allowed for small capital projects that include, but are not limited to, public parking areas,
hangar access roads and extension of runway lighting systems.
TxDOT does not permit reimbursement of indirect costs in this grant.
Meacham Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, Mapsco 48N, 48P, 48S and 48T.
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher
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education: Texas Department of Transportation.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, notification of grant
award, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund. This is a reimbursement grant.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Bill Welsted (5402)
Additional Information Contact: Shannon Davis (5432)
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