HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26046-03-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26046-03-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT GRANTS FEDERAL FUND,
IN AN AMOUNT UP TO (1) $187,500.00, SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT,
AND (2) $62,500.00 AS A TRANSFER FROM THE FUTURE GRANT MATCH
PROJECT WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND TO
SATISFY THE CITY'S MATCH REQUIREMENT, TOTALLING $250,000.00, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE UPDATE OF THE WEATHER REPORTING
SYSTEM AT FORT WORTH SPINKS AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING TIDS 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 2022-2023 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Municipal Airport Grants Federal Fund, in an amount up to (1) $187,500.00, subject to the receipt of the grant,
and (2) $62 ,500.00 as a transfer from the Future Grant Match project within the Municipal Airport Capital
Project Fund to satisfy the City's match requirement, totaling $250,000.00, for the purpose of funding an
update to the Weather Reporting System at Fort Worth Spinks 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 25773-09-2022 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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:
Assistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: March 21, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
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Jannette S . Goodall
City Secretary
Mayor and Council Communication Map
55FWS WEATHER REPORTING SYSTEM UPGRADE
FORT WORTH SPINKS AIRPORT
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 03/21 /23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0207
LOG NAME: 55FWS WEATHER REPORTING SYSTEM UPGRADE
SUBJECT
(CD 6 / Future CD 8) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant, if Awarded , from the Federal Aviation Administration, Passed Through
the Texas Department of Transportation , in an Amount Up to $187,500 .00 for the Upgrade of the Weather Reporting System at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport , with an Amount Up to $62 ,500 .00 Contributed as the City's Match Requirement, for a Total Project Amount Up to $250,000 .00 , Adopt
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Related Agreem e nts with the State of Texas , Represented by the Te xas Department of
Transportation, and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration , passed through the Texas
Department of Transportation , in an amount up to $187,500 .00 for the upgrade of the Weather Reporting System at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport ;
2 . Authorize the adoption of the attached resolution, as required by the Texas Department of Transportation , authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute all necessary contra cts associated with th is project with the Texas Department of Transportation ; and
3 . Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund (1) by
up to $187 ,500.00 subject to the re ce ipt of the grant, and (2) by up to $62 ,500 .00 , as a transfer from the Future Grant Match project within the
Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund (City Project No . 101731) as the City's grant match requirement , for a total of $250 ,000.00 for the
purpose of updating the Weather Reporting System at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT) has advised the Aviation Department that funding is available for the upgrade
of the Weather Reporting System (Project) at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (Airport).
The current Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) has been operating at the Airport since 2003 . Multiple repairs have beer:i necessary
in order to keep the AWOS functioning , and it is now past its useful life and needs to be replaced.
Most TxDOT-funded projects are split 90/10 , however the policy of TxDOT when funding weather reporting systems is a 75/25 split. TxDOT will
contribute up to $187,500 .00 to the Project , while the Aviation Department will contribute $62,500.00, for a total amount not to exceed
$250,000 .00. If the Project exceeds $250 ,000.00 , the additional costs will be funded by the Aviation Department, and a separate Mayor and
Council Communication (M&C) will be written for the additional funds .
Upon approval of this M&C, all appropriations and funding will be summarized in the table below:
Funding for the required City match is available in the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund in the Future Grant Matches project.
Since no City salaries will be charged to this grant, indirect cost recovery does not apply .
City of Fort Worth Spinks Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6/FUTURE COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 .
A Form 1295 is not required because : This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education : Texas
Department of Transportation
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 capital budget, as appropriated, in the Muni Airport Grants Federal 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 ex penditure be ing incurred ,
the Aviatio n Department has the responsibi lity to validate the ava ilab ility of funds . This is a re imbursement grant.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact : Tyler Dale 5416