HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3305-01-2006A Resolution
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NO 3305 -12006
Grant Agreement State Funded Spinks Road /Taxiway Repair -
TxDOT acting as Agent
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to make certain improvements to the Fort Worth
Spinks Airport; and
WHEREAS, the general description of the project is described as install culvert and reconstruct
portion of Wildcat Way North and reconstruct taxiways, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas
Department of Transportation for these improvements and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth will be responsible for 50% of road construction costs and
10% of all other project costs with the City's share currently estimated to be $258 000• and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth names the Texas Department of Transportation as its agent
for the purposes of applying for receiving and disbursing all funds for these improvements and for the
administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of these improvements
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS that the City of Fort Worth hereby directs the City Manager to execute on
behalf of the City of Fort Worth, at the appropriate time, and with the appropriate authorizations of this
governing body all contracts and agreements with the State of Texas, represented by the Texas
Department of Transportation, and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the
implementation of the improvements to the Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
SUBJECT
Approve Acceptance of a Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation to Install a Culvert
and Reconstruct a Portion of Wildcat Way North and Improve Eastside Taxiways at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
1 Accept a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $1 180 000 00
to install a culvert and reconstruct a portion of Wildcat Way North and improve eastside taxiways at Fort
Worth Spinks Airport;
2 Adopt the attached resolution certifying that $258 000 00 in City funds will be available for the match of
the total project costs ($83 000 at a 10% match and $175 000 at a 50% match)
3 Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $83 000 00 from the Aviation Improvements Capital
Projects Fund to the Airport Grants Fund for the 10% match
4 Authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $175 000 00 from the Critical Capital Projects Fund
to the Airport Grants Fund for the 50% match and
5 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airport Grants Fund by $1 180 000 00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION
This project will fund road and taxiway improvements at Spinks Airport that will result in increased aircraft
traffic on the northeast side of the airport. Due to recent corporate and general aviation hangar
developments the project entails the reconstruction of portions of Taxiway C Taxiway T 2 and Taxiway T 3
on the northeast side of the airport and the engineering design and reconstruction of Wildcat Way North,
the north airport entrance road To repair current drainage deficiencies the project also includes new
drainage culverts under the taxiways and entrance road to divert water under the taxiways. The
engineering and design for this project will be completed in fiscal year 2006 and construction will occur in
fiscal year 2007
All work is funded on a 90/10 cost share except the work on Wildcat Way North which is funded on a 50/50
cost share.
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FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations receipt of the grant and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget, as
appropriated of the Airport Grants Fund
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GR14
472024
055302070000
$83,000.00
GR14
472116
055302070000
$175 000.00
GR14
472024
055302070000
$83,000.00
GR14
472116
055302070000
$175,000.00
GR14
451942
055302070000
$922,000.00
GR14
539120
055302070010
$-1180,000.00
FROM Fund /Account /Centers
GC24 538070 055240439010
C116 538070 055116021227
Submitted for City Manager's Office by.- Marc Ott (8476)
Originating Department Head. Mike Feeley (871 5403)
Additional Information Contact. Mike Feeley (871 5403)
$83,000.00
$175,000.00
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