HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0032) M&C 20-0093City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/18/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0093
LOG NAME: 55FWSRAMP2020
SUBJECT
Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation,
if Offered, in the Amount of $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 Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Project Grant, if offered, for Fort Worth Spinks 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 appropriators in the Muni Airport Grants State Fund in the
amount of $100,000.00, contingent upon the receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the City of Fort Worth receives a grant offer from the Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide needed routine maintenance
items or fund small capital improvement projects at Fort Worth Spinks Airport with a total eligible project cost in the amount of $100,000.00. This
grant requires a 50 percent match of eligible project costs in the amount of $50,000.00, or whichever is less. The Aviation Department will utilize
operating fund revenue to provide matching grants 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 system.
TxDOT does not permit reimbursement of indirect costs in this grant.
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, 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