HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0059) M&C 21-0536City of Fort Worth,
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Council Communication
DATE: 08/03/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0536
LOG NAME: 55FWS EAST SIDE HANGAR TAXILANE PROJECT
SUBJECT
(CD 6) Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of, If Awarded, a Grant From the Federal Aviation Administration, Passed Through the Texas
Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $1,383,660.00 for Design, Engineering, Construction and Construction Services for the
Development of Taxilanes at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, Authorize the Transfer Up to $153,740.00 for the City's Match Requirement, Adopt
Attached Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Related Agreements with the State of Texas, Represented by the Texas
Department of Transportation, and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, passed through the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in an amount up to $1,383,660.00 for design, engineering, construction and construction
services for the development of taxilanes at Fort Worth Spinks Airport;
2. Authorize a transfer from the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund into the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund in an amount up to
$153,740.00 for the City's 10 percent grant match;
3. Authorize the adoption of the attached resolution, as required by the Texas Department of Transportation, authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute all necessary contracts associated with this project with the Texas Department of Transportation; and
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund in an
amount up to $1,537,400.00, subject to receipt of grants, for the purpose of design, engineering, construction and construction services for
the development of taxilanes at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT) has advised the Aviation Department that funding is available for design,
engineering, construction and construction services for the development of taxilanes (Project) at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (Airport).
This Project will consist of designing and constructing three taxilanes that will connect to Taxiway Mike (see attached map) on the northeast side of
the Airport. These taxilanes will be funded by a 90/10 cost split with TxDOT, with design occurring in 2021 and construction expected to occur in
2023.
This Project will allow for the future development of hangars and other infrastructure to help alleviate the issue of limited hangar space at the
Airport. With the addition of these three taxilanes, a mixture of both t-hangars and box hangars can be designed and constructed, and will be done
so concurrently with this Project. The hangars will be funded by the Aviation Department and broken up into multiple phases to match available
funding. Separate Mayor and Council Communications (M&C) will be drafted for the design and construction of the hangars.
Upon approval of this M&C, all appropriations and funding will be summarized in the table below:
Fund
I Amount
Muni Airport Capital Project Fund (City's
$ 15,000.00
Match Requirement for Design)
Muni Airport Capital Project Fund (City's
$138,740.00
Match Requirement for Construction)
TxDOT Grant Funds (Design &
$1,383,660.00
Construction)
Project Total
$1,537,400.00
ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL - On March 11, 2021, the Aviation Department's Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was presented to the
Aviation Advisory Board. The design and construction of these taxilanes were part of this approved plan.
Fort Worth Spinks Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6.
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, in the Municipal Airport Capital Proj Fund. The Aviation Department (and Financial
Management Services) 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: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Tyler Dale 5416