HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5854-12-2023 A Resolution
NO. 5854-12-2023
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANTS AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF APRON BRAVO AND TAXIWAY
GOLF AT FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS,the City of Fort Worth intends to make certain improvements at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport; and
WHEREAS,the general description of the project is described as: design and engineering
services to reconstruct Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf; and
WHEREAS,the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas
Department of Transportation for these improvements; and
WHEREAS, the cost for design and engineering services is estimated to be $368,000.00,
and the City of Fort Worth will be responsible for the ten percent (10%) local match for
design and engineering services, in an amount up to $36,800.00; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth names the Texas Department of Transportation as its
agent for the purposes of applying for, receiving and disbursing all funds for these
improvements and for the administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of
these improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
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 design and engineering services for the reconstruction of Apron
Bravo and Taxiway Golf at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Adopted: this 12"' day of December, 2023.
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Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary 0 o
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/12/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-1070
LOG NAME: 55FTW APRON BRAVO&TAXIWAY GOLF RECONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION
SUBJECT
(CD 2)Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Related Agreements with the State of Texas,Represented by the Texas
Department of Transportation,for the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize adoption of the attached resolution,as required by the Texas Department of
Transportation,authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary contracts associated with design and engineering services
for the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction Project with the Texas Department of Transportation at Fort Worth Meacham International
Airport.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT)has advised the Aviation Department that funding has been allocated and will
be issued for design and engineering services for the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction project(Project)at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport(Airport).This Project will be funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA)grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration(FAA),passed through TxDOT.
On April 12,2022, Mayor and Council Communication(M&C)22-0282 authorized the application and acceptance of the IIJA grant and a transfer
of$76,300.00 for the City's 10 percent match requirement,for a total amount of$839,300.00 for an eligible project at the Airport.
At the time M&C 22-0282 was written,a project had not yet been selected.Since then,Staff has determined to use funding for the Project,which
will consist of reconstructing failed portions of pavement on Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf(see attached map).
This resolution, if approved,will allow for the Aviation Department to acquire IIJA grant funds and begin the process of designing the Project.A
separate M&C will be routed for approval of an agreement with the design firm after funds have been received.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
A Form 1295 is not required because:This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating_Business Unit Head: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Tyler Dale 5416