HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20709-04-2013 Ordinance No. 20709-04-2013
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORT GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,333,333.33, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT WORTH ALLIANCE 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
Airport Grants Fund in the amount of$1,333,333.33, subject to receipt of a grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration, for the purpose of airport improvements at Fort Worth Alliance 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. 20411-09-2012 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of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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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Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: April 16, 2013
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 4/1612013 - Ordinance No 20709-04-2013
DATE: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: C-26204
LOG NAME: 55AFW 2013 CARGO ENTITLEMENT GRNT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration
in the Amount of$1,200,000.00 for Airport Improvements at Fort Worth Alliance Airport and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance (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 Federal Aviation
Administration in the amount of$1,200,000.00 to design and construct airfield perimeter fence
rehabilitation and closed circuit television security improvements, automated surface observing system
relocation, airport rescue and firefighting tower emergency telephone, pavement joint rehabilitation on
runways, taxiways and aprons, and conduct a wildlife hazard assessment for Fort Worth Alliance Airport;
2. Authorize the use of land credits in the amount of$133,333.33 for the City's in-kind local match of ten
percent of the project cost; and
3. Adopt the appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport
Grants Fund in the amount of $1,333,333.33, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Each year Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Alliance Airport) is eligible to receive Airport Cargo Entitlement and
Non-Primary Airport funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is based on the amount of
cargo activity from the previous calendar year and discretionary dollars available in the Airport
Improvement Program. Entitlement and non-primary airport funds up to $1,200,000.00 could be available
to Alliance Airport this year.
Upon receipt of a grant from the FAA, the Airport Cargo Entitlement and Non-Primary Airport funds will be
used for:
1. Phase 2 construction of airfield perimeter fence rehabilitation and Closed Circuit Television Security
improvements;
2. Design and construction of Automated Surface Observing System relocation;
3. Design and construction of Airport Rescue and Firefighting Tower Emergency Telephone; and
4. Design and construction of pavement joint rehabilitation on runways, taxiways and aprons.
Fort Worth Alliance Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
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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 ordinance, funds will be available in the
current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR14 451856 055218635000 $1,200,000.00
GR14 WARIOUS) 055218635010 $1,200,000.00
GR14 488189 055218635990 $133,33133
GR14 541110 055218635990 $133,333.33
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Bill Welstead (5402)
Additional Information Contact: James Burris (5403)
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