HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0026) M&C 21-0335City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/11/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0335
LOG NAME: 55FWS 2021 CRRSAA GRANT
SUBJECT
(CD 6) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act Grant, if Awarded, from
the Federal Aviation Administration Passed Through the Texas Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $57,126.00 at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of a Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act Grant, if awarded, from
the Federal Aviation Administration passed through the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount up to $57,126.00 at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airports Grants Federal Fund
in an amount up to $57,126.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, for purposes of preventing and responding to the effects of the COVID-19
pandemic at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
DISCUSSION:
On December 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSAA) was signed into law, allocating nearly
$2,000,000,000.00 in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible United States (U.S.) airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Based on the classification provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for CRRSAA funds offered to each airport, Fort Worth Spinks
Airport (Airport) is eligible to receive up to $57,126.00 under the program. Per the FAA, CRRSAA will provide relief for costs related to operations,
personnel, cleaning, sanitation, janitorial services, combating the spread of pathogens at the Airport and debt service payments. Funding for the
CRRSAA will be paid at 100% of the federal share; therefore, no City match is required. This grant will incur no reimbursable indirect costs.
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 operating budget, as appropriated, in the Muni Airports Grants Federal Fund. The Aviation Department (and
Financial Management Services) 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
Ricardo Barcelo 5403