HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0011) M&C 21-0735City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 09/28/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0735
LOG NAME: 55AFWRAMP2022
SUBJECT
(CD 7) Authorize Acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas Department of
Transportation, if Awarded, in the Amount of $50,000.00, Accept Contribution from Alliance Air Services in the Amount of $50,000.00 for the City's
50 Percent Grant Match and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of a Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant, if offered, for Fort Worth Alliance Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in the amount of $50,000.00;
2. Authorize the acceptance of the contribution from Alliance Air Services in the amount of $50,000.00 for the City's 50 percent match; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport Grants State Fund
in the amount of $100,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding the Alliance Fort Worth Routine Airport Maintenance
Program Grant 2022 project.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the City of Fort Worth receives a grant offer from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide needed routine
maintenance items or to fund small capital improvement projects at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Alliance 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 of up to $50,000.00. Alliance Air Services, the
company that manages Alliance Airport, will contribute $50,000.00 to the City of Fort Worth to use as its 50 percent match of eligible project costs.
Allowable expenses under the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant include, but are not limited to, pavement crack sealing,
pavement markings, drainage replacement or maintenance, replacement bulbs/Iambs for airside lighting fixtures and security fencing. Engineering
and design expenses are allowed for small capital projects that include, but or not limited to, public parking areas, hangar access roads and
extension of runway lighting systems.
TxDOT does not permit reimbursement of indirect costs in this grant.
Alliance Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TxDOT
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 Municipal Airport Grants State 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: Ricardo Barcelo 5403
Christy Medina 5432
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