HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4085-05-2012A Resolution
NO. 4085 -05 -2012
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT
AT FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS; it is necessary to conduct a wildlife hazard assessment in order to increase safety and
gather information regarding wildlife on and around Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas Department of
Transportation fort his assessment; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be $100,000.00 and the City of Fort Worth will be
responsible for the ten percent (10 %) local match, of $10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City's local match for this project was approved by the Fort Worth City Council by
passage of M &C G -17566 on April 4, 2012; 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:
The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents for the application
and acceptance of a wildlife hazard assessment grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation.
Adopted this I" day of May, 2012.
ATTEST:
By: – – — - - - - - --
Mary J. Kayser, y ecretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/1/2012 - Resolution No. 4085 -05 -2012
DATE: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: * *C -25588
LOG NAME: 55FTW WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
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Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for a Wildlife Hazard Assessment at Fort Worth's Meacham International Airport (COUNCIL
DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution certifying that the City Manager is
authorized to execute all necessary documents for the application and acceptance of a Wildlife Hazard
Assessment Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation.
DISCUSSION:
On April 4, 2012, (M &C G- 17566) the City Council approved application for and acceptance of the Wildlife
Hazard Assessment Grant, if offered, for the Fort Worth Meacham International Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $90,000.00 and payment of the City of Fort
Worth's (City) match of $10,000.00.
As part of the TxDOT grant award process, this Mayor and Council Communication is to approve the
attached resolution certifying that the City's matching funds are available for the requested grant and does
not require that any additional funds be approved.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that the funds are available in the current operating
budget, as appropriated, of the Municipal Airports Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund /Account /Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund /Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Bill Welstead (5402)
Additional Information Contact: Ruseena Johnson (5407)
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