HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26289-06-2023ORDINANCE NO. 26289-06-2023
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND
APPROPRIATIONS IN THE MUNI AIRPORT GRANTS FEDERAL FUND,
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $2,211,750.00,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS AT PEROT FIELD 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 2022-2023 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni
Airport Grants Federal Fund, subject to the receipt of the grant, in the amount up to $2,211,750.00, for the
purpose of funding improvements at Perot Field 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 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said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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: June 27, 2023
CITY SECRETARY
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/27/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0560
LOG NAME: 55AFWFY23BILAIRPORTINFRASTRUCTURE
SUBJECT
(CD 10) Authorize the Application for and Acceptance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Fiscal Year 2023 Airport
Infrastructure Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration in an Amount Up to $1,769,400.00 for an Eligible Project at Perot Field
Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Authorize the Use of Land Credits for the City's Match in an Amount Up to $442,350.00, for a Total Amount Up to
$2,211,750.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the application for and acceptance of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Fiscal Year 2023 Airport Infrastructure
Grant, if awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration in an amount up to $1,769,400.00 for an Eligble Project at Perot Field Fort Worth
Alliance Airport;
Authorize the use of land credits in an amount up to $442,350.00 for the City's in -kind local match; and
Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund in an
amount up to $2,211,750.00, subject to the receipt of the grant, for the purpose of funding improvements at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance
Airport.
DISCUSSION:
On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) was signed into law, allocating $1.2 trillion in new spending of
which $550 billion will go towards investment in our nation's core infrastructure priorities including roads and bridges, rail, transit, ports, airports,
the electric grid, water systems and broadband. The infrastructure bill includes $15 billion for airport infrastructure grants over five years with $3
billion to be distributed annually. Of this amount, $12.4 billion would go to commercial service airports and $2.5 billion for nonprimary commercial
service and general aviation airports.
These funds will be available for:
• Airport Improvement Grant program for runways, gates and taxiways that increase safety and expand capacity;
• Airport Terminal Improvement program for terminals, concessions and multimodal connections for increased terminal energy efficiency and
accessibility; and
• Air Traffic Control infrastructure to replace facilities and equipment and improve safety, security and environmental standards.
Based on the classification provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Airport) is eligible
to receive up to $1,769,400.00 under the program for this fiscal year 2023. Per the FAA, the IIJA will provide "funding to modernize infrastructure,
increase equity in transportation, help fight climate change, strengthen the supply chain and create jobs." Last year, the Airport was allocated
$1,452,956.00 in funding and additional is expected over the next four years, pending appropriation from Congress. Additionally, these grants will
operate under the same guidelines as the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) which requires specific projects to be identified on the
sponsor's application.
Tentative eligible projects for funding by the Airport include, but are not limited to, runway joint reseal and pavement repair, safety area and access
road improvements, airfield lighting, signage and drainage improvements, as well as subsidizing funding for the continued extension of Taxiway
Papa.
In the event that the City does apply this year for the grant funds under IIJA, the City will determine which specific project will be selected as part of
the City's application and will provide counsel an update at the time of application, indicating the specific project that was selected.
If the City does not apply this year for funding under the IIJA, the grant allocations from 2023 for the Airport will remain available to the City until
September 30, 2025 at which time any allocations that have not been applied for will become "competitive" grants where other airports could have
access to those grant funds.
If Congress continues to appropriate money under the IIJA in the coming years, the City would be able to apply in future years for prior year
allocations in addition to the then current years allocated funds under the IIJA to carry out larger projects.
Existing land credits remaining from land donations at the Airport will be used for the City's in -kind match of $442,350.00.
Upon award, the grant will increase funding to the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund as shown below:
Fund
Appropriation Amount
Original Budget
Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund
$1,769,400.00
$1,769,400.00
Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund (Land
Credits for City Match)
$442,350.00
$442,350.00
Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund (Total)
$2,211,750.00
$2,211,750.00
Since no City salaries will be charged, indirect cost recovery does not apply.
ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL - On January 26, 2023, the Aviation Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council approve the
application for and acceptance of this grant.
Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 10.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education:
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 operating 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 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: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane 5404
Ricardo Barcelo' 5403