HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19775-07-2011Ordinance No.19775 -07 -2011
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE AIRPORT GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $90,000.00, SUBJECT TO
RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS AT FORT WORTH
ALLIANCE 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 2010 -2011 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Grants Fund in the amount of $90,000.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation, for the purpose of funding routine maintenance items at Fort Worth Alliance 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 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.19355 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: July 19, 2011
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 7/19/2011 -Ordinance Nm 19775
DATE: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 REFERENCE NO.: * *G -17326
LOG NAME: 55AFWRAMP2012
SUBJECT:
Authorize the Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport
from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division, if Offered, in an Amount Up to $90,000.00,
Including the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to:
1. Accept the Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation Aviation Division in an amount up to $45,000.00;
2. Accept the contribution from Alliance Air Services in an amount up to $45,000.00 for the City's match;
and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations up to
$90,000.00 in the Airport Grants Fund, contingent upon the receipt of the grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation.
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 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Alliance Airport) with
a total eligibility amount up to $50,000.00. This grant requires a 50 percent match of eligible project costs
or up to $50,000.00, whichever is less. Based on current needs, Alliance Airport has applied for a grant in
the amount of $45,000.00, with a match of $45,000.00. Alliance Air Services, the company that manages
Alliance Airport, will in turn reimburse the City of Fort Worth 50 percent of all invoices paid.
Routine Airport Maintenance Project (RAMP) grant funds may be used to cover the cost of airside and
landside improvements. The proposed projects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport will consist of pavement
improvement work and airport fencing. Work will also include drainage maintenance to remove growth in
creek bed, airfield runway, taxiway and apron lighting equipment, repairs and maintenance of fencing and
runway erosion control. Other projects to be determined and added by grant amendment.
Alliance Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund.
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FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account/Centers
GR14 451942 055302540000
GR14 488385 055302540000
GR14 539120 055302540010
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office b�
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
$45,000.00
$45,000.00
$90,000.00
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Fernando Costa (6122)
Kent Penney (5403)
Aya Ealy (5406)
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