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HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0015) M&C 21-0737City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication DATE: 09/28/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0737 LOG NAME: 55FWSRAMP2022 SUBJECT (CD 6) Authorize Acceptance of the Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant for Fort Worth Spinks Airport from the Texas Department of Transportation, if Awarded, in the Amount of $50,000.00, Authorize Use of Future Grant Match Capital Funding in the Amount of $50,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Attached Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the acceptance of the Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant, if awarded, 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 Future Grant Match Capital Funding to the Municipal Airport Grants State Fund for the City's 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 the receipt of the grant for the purpose of funding Fort Worth Spinks Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant 2022. 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. The Aviation Department will utilize capital funding from the Future Grant Matches Project (City Project No. 101731) to provide matching grants funds to leverage the grant funds for projects. 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/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 systems. 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: 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 Muni 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 Expedited