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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORTS GRANT FUND 1114 THE AMOUNT OF
$3,272,124,00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION — AVIATION DIVISION, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PAVING AND ELECTRICAL
IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL 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 2012-2013 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airports Grant Fund in the amount of $3,272,124.00, subject to receipt of a grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation — Aviation Division, for the purpose of design and construction of paving and
electrical improvements at Fort Worth Meacham International 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 No. 2041 1 -09 -20 1 2 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: December 11, 2012
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Mayor and Council Communication
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DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: C-26011
LOG NAME: 55FTW RUNWAY 17/35 PAVEMENT & ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for, and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation in the Amount of $2,944,912.00 for the Design and Construction of Pavement and Electrical
Improvements on Runway 17/35 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize Expenditure in the
Amount of $327,212.00 from Gas Well Revenues to Provide the City's Match, Adopt Resolution and
Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for, and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation relating to the design and construction of pavement and electrical improvements on
Runway 17/35 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in the amount of $2,944,912.00;
2. Authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well drilling on City owned airports in the amount of
$327,212.00 to provide for the City's ten percent grant match of the total project cost in the amount of
$3,272,124.00;
3. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropropriations in the Airports Gas
Lease Project Fund in the amount of $327,212.00;
4. Adopt the attached resolution providing that the amount of $327,212.00 in available gas well revenue
funds will be available as a match for the design and construction of improvements on Runway 17/35 at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all
necessary contracts with Texas Department of Transportation associated with this project;
5. Authorize a transfer in the amount of $327,212.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the
Airports Grant Fund for the City's 10 percent grant match;
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airports Grant Fund in the amount of $3,272,124.00 subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fort Worth has received a grant offer in the amount of $2,944,912.00 from the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the design and construction of pavement and electrical
improvements for Runway 17/35 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. This project includes the
milling and overlay of the asphalt pavement on Runway 17/35. The current pavement is in poor condition
and resurfacing is needed to extend the pavement life. This project also includes replacement and
upgrade of the Runway 17/35 electrical system. The current Runway 17/35, electrical system is in very
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poor condition due to age and requires replacement. The upgrade to LED lights will improve efficiency and
lower electricity usage.
The City will use revenue derived from gas well drilling for the 10 percent match in the amount of
$327,212.00. The total cost of this project is in the amount of $3,272,124.00.
This request has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Aviation Advisory Board.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant, and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the
current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Airports Grant Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
3) P240 446100 551929990100
3) P240 538040 551929990100
5) GR14 451942 055302612000
5) GR14 539120 055302612010
4&5) GR14 476240 055302612000
CERTIFICATIONS:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
$327,212.00 4)P240 538040 551929990100
$327,212.00
$2,944,912.00
$3,272,124.00
$327,212.00
Submitted for Ci!y Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Fernando Costa (6122)
Bill Welstead (5402)
Ruseena Johnson (5407)
$327,212.00
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