HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24045-02-2020 Ordinance No.24045-02-2020
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
MUNI AIRPORT GRANTS STATE FUND, (1) BY$50,000.00, SUBJECT TO AWARD AND
RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FUNDS,AND(2) BY$50,000.00,AS A TRANSFER FROM THE
MUNI AIRPORTS FUND TO SATISFY THE CITY'S MATCH REQUIREMENT, FOR A
TOTAL OF $100,000.00, FOR THE ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROJECT FOR
FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL 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 2019-2020 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni
Airport Grants State Fund, (1) by $50,000.00, subject to receipt of the grants, and (2) by $50,000.00 as a
transfer from the Muni Airports Fund,for a total of in the amount of$100,000.00,to provide the Routine Airport
Maintenance Project for Fort Worth Meacham International 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 23835-09-2019 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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 FORMA ND L GALITY: CITY SECRET Y
Assistant City Attorne Mary J. K y
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: February 18, 2020 * '
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/18/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0092
LOG NAME: 55FTWRAMP2020
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$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 Muni Airport Grants State Fund for the City's match;
and
3.Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants State 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$100,000.00,This grant requires a 50 percent match of eligible project costs in an amount up to$50,000.00,or
whichever is less.The Aviation Department will utilize operating fund revenue to provide match funds to leverage the grant 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.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This contract will be with a governmental entity,state agency or public institution of higher education:Texas
Department of Transportation
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance,funds
will be available in the current capital budget,as appropriated,of the Muni Airport Capital Project Fund and the Muni Airport Grants State Fund.
The Aviation Department will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City.Prior to expenditures being incurred,the
Aviation Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Bill Welstead 5402
Additional Information Contact: Ricardo Barce16 5403