HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 24789-04-2021ORDINANCE NO. 24789-04-2021
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT GRANTS FEDERAL FUND, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF
THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $2,222,222.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING NOISE MITIGATION EFFORTS 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 2020-2021 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport
Grants Federal Fund , subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $2,222,222 .00, for the purpose of
funding noise mitigation efforts 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 24446-09-2020 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: CITY SECRET ARY
Assistant City Attomey Mary J . Kayser
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 13, 2021
Mayor and Council Communication Map
55AFW NOISE MITIGATION GRANT 2021
FORT WORTH ALLIANCE AIRPORT
DNL 65 Without Project
ON L 70 Without P roject
-· · -· · · · 0 NL 7 ! Without Project
---DNL 65 With ProJect
ON L 70 With P roje-,ct
--DNL 75 With Project
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/13/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0283
LOG NAME: 55AFW NOISE MITIGATION GRANT 2021
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded , a Noise Mitigation Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in an
Amount Up to $2,222,222.00 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council :
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded , a Noise Mitigation Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration in an amount
up to $2 ,222,222.00 for noise mitigation efforts at Fort Worth Alliance Airport ; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport Grants Federal Fund
in the amount up to $2,222,222 .00 , subject to the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
On June 5 , 2018, the City Council authorized the execution of a contract with CP& Y, Inc. to perform an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the
Taxiway Papa Extension project at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Airport). Upon completion of the EA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
along with the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) issued a Record of Decision (ROD) mandating noise mitigation efforts be
completed by December 31, 2024 . The FAA issued an $8 ,000 ,000.00 grant in 2019 , and an additional $8 ,888 ,888.00 grant in 2020 for noise
mitigation efforts . The first phase of these efforts include an in-depth study of the homes that fall within the 2025 Noise Projection Contours (see
attached map), which is currently ongoing . If the results of this study determines the existing homes do not require additional noise mitigation
efforts , the money will be returned to the FAA.
If the results of the study determine the existing homes do require additional noise mitigation efforts , five alternative methods for mitigating the
homes will be offered to the homeowners . These methods include a sound insulation program, sales assurance program , transaction assistance
program, and purchase assurance program, all with an associated avigation easement, as well as an avigation easement program. The choice of
purchase assurance, sales assurance , or transaction assurance are measures with which to assist homeowners who prefer to move from the
noise impacted areas and facilitate a timely market sale of noise impacted properties.
Typically for these grants , the sponsor is responsible for an in-kind local match of ten percent of the project costs . For FAA grants at the Airport , the
City would normally meet its matching requirement through the use of land credits.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan Act), signed into law March 11, 2021, includes $8 ,000 ,000,000.00 to remain
available for assistance to eligible U.S. airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Plan Act includes funding that will
increase the federal share on all Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) grants to 100 percent and eliminates the in-kind local match requirement for sponsors .
Since no City salaries will be charged , indirect cost recovery does not apply.
ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL -On January 21, 2021, the Aviation Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council approve the
application for and acceptance of this grant.
Fort Worth Alliance Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
A Form 1295 is not requ ired because: This contract will be with a governmental entity , state agency or public institution of higher education :
Federal Aviation Administration
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 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund. The Aviation Department (and Financial
Management SeNices) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to an expenditure 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: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Tyler Dale 5416
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