HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2942.~ --.4
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A Resolution
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CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF $72,223 IN CITY FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF FUNDING 10% OF THE COST OF
AIRPORT UPGRADES AT
FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth ("City") desires to make various upgrades and
improvements at Fort Worth Meacham Airport ("Airport '), including, but not hmrted to the
replacement of storm water piping on the Terminal Building roof, installation of a fire alarm system m
the Terminal Building, replacement of water heaters m the Terminal Building, the overlay of Taxiways
C and C1 the installation of perimeter fencing, the replacement of hydraulic gate operators on security
access gates, the replacement of airfield lighting regulators, the installation of runway guidance sign
caps, the striping of runways 6134 17/35 and 9/27 and the rehabilrtahon of taxiway hangar access areas
and aprons (the `Prod ect") and
WHEREAS, the City has requested grant assistance from the Texas Department of
Transportation ("TXDOT") m order to pay $650 000 toward the Project (the `Grant'), which is
estimated to cost $722,223 with the City contributing $72,223 toward such costs as a 10% match to the
Project cost; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to name TXDOT as rts agent for the hmrted purpose of applying
for receiving and disbursing all Grant funds under the Project, for consultant selection and for
administration of all directly related contracts,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, THAT
Section 1 The recitals contained m the preamble of this Resolution are determined to be true
and correct and are hereby adopted as a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City hereby certifies the availability of $72,223 m current City revenues for
application as the City's 10% match to the Project cost of $722,223 the balance of which will be funded
by TXDOT through the Grant.
Section 3 The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or any Assistant City Manager
to execute on behalf of the City at the appropriate time and with the appropriate authorization of the
City Council, all contracts and agreements with the State of Texas, represented by TXDOT and such
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other parties as shall be necessary for the undertaking of that portion of the Project paid for with
TXDOT Grant funds.
Section 4 This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after rts adoption.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
APPROVED
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Adopted this ~ ~ day of ! ~~. 2003 MAY 13 TOQ3
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