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
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