HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4227-07-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4227-07-2013
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF RUNWAY 16/34 AT FORT
WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to make certain improvements to the Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport; and
WHEREAS, repair of Runway 16/34 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is among
those improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to complete non-destructive pavement testing in order to identify
any structural weaknesses on Runway 16/34; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas
Department of Transportation for the required testing of Runway 16/34; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be up to $160,000.00 and the City of Fort
Worth will be responsible for the ten percent (10%) local match up to $16,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth narnes the Texas Department of Transportation as its agent
for the purposes of applying for, receiving and disbursing all funds and the administration of contracts
necessary to complete the non-destructive testing of Runway 16/34.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
The City Manager or his designee is hereby directed and authorized to execute all contracts and
agreements with the State of Texas, represented by the Texas Department of Transportation, and such
other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate, for non-destructive pavement testing of Runway
16/34 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Adopted this 23rd day of July, 2013.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION; Approved on 712312013 - Ordinance Nos; 20817-07-2013 & 20818-07-
2013 and Resolution No 4227-07-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17942
LOG NAME: 55FTW RUNWAYTESTING
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Offered, a Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation Aviation Division in the Amount Up to $160,000.00 for Non-Destructive Pavement Testing of
Runway 16/34 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize Expenditure in the Amount Up to
$16,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (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 Texas Department of
Transportation Aviation Division for non-destructive pavement testing of Runway 16/34 at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport in the amount up to $160,000.00;
2. Authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well drilling on City-owned airports in the amount up to
$16,000.00 to provide for the City's ten percent Grant match;
3. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropropriations in the Airports Gas
Lease Project Fund in the amount of$16,000.00;
4. Adopt the attached resolution providing that the amount of$16,000.00 in gas well revenue funds will be
available for non-destructive pavement testing of Runway 16/34 at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary contracts associated with
this project with the Texas Department of Transportation;
5. Authorize a transfer in the amount of$16,000.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the
Airport Grants Fund for the City's ten percent Grant match; and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airport Grants Fund in the amount of$176,000.00, subject to receipt of the Grant.
DISCUSSION:
Runway 16/34 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (Meacham) is composed of aging
pavement. The last non-destructive testing of Runway 16/34 was completed approximately 10 years
ago. The Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division (TxDOT) recommends pavement testing
be completed at least once every 10 years or if there is a significant change in airport users. The 2003
testing indicated that a number of rehabilitation measures needed to be taken in order to increase the
usable life of the runway such as select slab replacement, joint sealing, crack and spall repairs. These
repairs are estimated to have extended the usable life of the runway approximately 15 years.
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The type and weight of aircrafts that use Meacham have changed significantly in the last 10 years, along
with the frequency of use of Runway 16/34. Boeing 787s and 737s, along with Airbus A-320s use the
landing field at Meacham on a regular basis. Tenants and sub-tenants are beginning to base the new
Gulfstream 650s at Meacham. The results of this new testing will provide information which will allow both
the Aviation Department and TxDOT to plan for future projects to either rehabilitate or replace Runway
16/34.
The City will use revenue derived from gas well drilling for the City's 10 percent Grant match.
Meacham is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, 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
3) P240 446200 551929990100 $16,000.00 5) P240 538040 551929990100 $16,000.00
3) P240 538040 551929990100 $16,000.00
4) GR14 451942 055302664000 $160,000.00
5) GR1 4 476240 055302664000 $16,000.00
4) QR1 4 539120 055302664010 $176,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: William Welstead (5402)
Additional Information Contact: James Burris (5402)
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