HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4226-07-2013 A Resolution
NO. 4226-07-2013
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF AN AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE
FIGHTING VEHICLE AT FORT WORTH MEACHAM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is a designated Federal Aviation
Administration Class IV Part 139 Airport-, and
WHEREAS, Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is required to provide aircraft rescue
and firefighting services for unscheduled commercial, charter flights, and
WHEREAS, the existing Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle has exceeded its useful life
and has become too costly to maintain; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial. assistance from the Texas
Department of Transportation-Aviation for the acquisition of a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be up to $800,000.00 and the City of Fort
Worth will be responsible for the ten percent (10%) local match up to $80,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fort, Texas
hereby directs the City Manager or his designee, 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 the acquisition of a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Adopted this 23`d day of July, 2013.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved can 7/23/2013 - Ordinance Nos, 20815-07-2013 & 20816-07-
2013 and Resolution No. 4226.07-2013
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DATE: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 REFERENCE NO.: **G-17941
LOG NAME: 55FTW ARFF VEHICLE
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division in the Amount Up to $800,000.00 for the Acquisition of an Aircraft Rescue
and Fire Fighting Vehicle at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize Expenditure in the
Amount Up to $80,000.00 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 the acquisition of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle at Fort
Worth Meacham International Airport in the amount up to $800,000.00;
2. Authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well drilling on City-owned airports in the amount up to
$80,000.00 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 $80,000.00;
4. Adopt the attached resolution providing that the amount of$80,000.00 in gas well revenue funds will be
available for the acquisition of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport and authorizing 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$80,000.00 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 $880,000.00, subject to receipt of the grant.
DISCUSSION:
Meacham International Airport (Meacham) is a Class IV, Part 139 Airport and is required to comply with all
Federal Aviation Adminstration Part 139 requirements. Meacham receives unscheduled commercial
charters throughout the year which require an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) index to be
maintained 15 minutes before arrival until 15 minutes after departure.
The Airport Certification Manual update requires the airport to meet Part 139 Index-B requirements for
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ARFF on a Prior Permission Required basis. Index-B requires one truck or two trucks to carry 500 pounds
of sodium-based dry chemical, Halon 1211 or clean agent and 1,500 gallons of water and the
commensurate quantity of Aqueous Film Forming Foam for foam production.
Meacham's current ARFF vehicle was built in 1995 and although it is still operational, it has far exceeded
its useful life and has become costly to operate and maintain.
The City will use revenue, derived from gas well drilling for the City's 10 percent grant match.
The Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this action on June 20, 2013.
Meacham Airport 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 Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2)P240 446200 551929990100 $80,000.00 3) P240 538040 551929990100 $80,000.00
3) P240 538040 551929990100 $80,000.00
4) GR14 451942 055302663000 $800,000.00
4) QR1 4 476240 055302663000 $80,000.00
4) GR14 541360 055302663010 $880,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: William Welstead (5402)
Additional Information Contact: James Burris (5403)
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