HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 22962-10-2017 Ordinance No. 22962-10-2017
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE AIRPORT GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $100,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, FOR THE FORT WORTH 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 2017-2018 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 receipt of the grant,for the Fort Worth Meacham Airport.
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 orjudgment 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. 22928-09-2017 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
A VEDAS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: CITY SECRETARY
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PaigON!eban4, A sistant City Attorney Mary J. Kayse ,
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: October 17, 2017
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 10/17/2017 ,ordinance No..229QZ-1.0-201;
DATE: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: **G-19135
LOG NAME: 55FTWRAMP2018
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.
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 Cily Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Bill Welsted (5402)
Additional Information Contact: Julie Hostak (5407)
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