HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5889-02-2024A Resolution
NO. 5889-02-2024
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANTS AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
AND JOBS ACT OF 2024 GRANT AT CITY OF FORT WORTH MEACHAM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth intends to make certain improvements at City of
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the
Texas Department of Transportation for these improvements;
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be $ 945,556.00, and the City of Fort
Worth will be responsible for ten percent (10%) local match, in an amount up to
$94,556.00; 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, 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 the execution
and implementation of the Grant Agreement for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
of 2024 Grant at City of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Adopted this 13th day of February 2024.
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ATTEST:
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Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/13/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0130
LOG NAME: 55FTW FY24 BIL AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
SUBJECT
(CD 2) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2024 Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal
Aviation Administration Passed through the Texas Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $851,000.00 for the Apron Bravo and Taxiway
Golf Reconstruction Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize a Transfer of Up to $94,556.00 for the City's Match
Requirement, for a Total Amount Up to $945,556.00, Adopt Appropriation Ordinance, and Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute Grant Related Agreements with the State of Texas, Represented by the Texas Department of Transportation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the application for and acceptance of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2024 Grant, if awarded, from the Federal
Aviation Administration passed through the Texas Department of Transportation in an amount up to $851,000.00 for the Apron Bravo and
Taxiway Golf Reconstruction project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport;
Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund in an
amount up to (1) $851,000,00, subject to the receipt of the grant, and (2) $94,556.00 as a transfer from the Municipal Airport Capital Project
Fund to satisfy the City's match requirement, totaling $945,556.00, for the purpose of funding the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf
Reconstruction project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and
Adopt 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 this project with the Texas Department of Transportation.
DISCUSSION:
On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), 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 Program (AIP) Grants 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), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (Airport) is eligible to
receive up to $851,000.00 under the program for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Per the FAA, the BIL will provide "funding to modernize infrastructure,
increase equity in transportation, help fight climate change, strengthen the supply chain and create jobs." In Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), the Airport
was allocated $763,000.00, and in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), the Airport was allocated $844,000.00, with additional funding expected over the next
two years, pending appropriation from Congress. Additionally, these grants will operate under the same guidelines as the FAA's AIP which
requires specific projects to be identified on the sponsor's application.
Application for and acceptance of FY22 and FY23 funding has already been authorized through Mayor & Council Communications (M&C) 22-0282
and 23-0554, however at the time these M&Cs were written, a project had not been selected. Since then, staff has determined to use BIL funding
for design and construction of the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction project (Project), which will consist of reconstructing failed
portions of pavement on Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf (see attached map). Design is expected to be funded from a portion of the FY22
allocation, while construction is expected to be funded from FY22 through FY25 allocations.
Funding for the BIL will be a 90/10 cost -split between the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the City of Fort Worth (City), and will be
administered through TxDOT from the FAA. Since no City salaries will be charged, indirect cost recovery does not apply.
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
$851,000.0011
$851,000.001
Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund (City Match)
$94,556.00
_ $94,556.00
Project Total
$945,556.00
$945,556.00
Funding is budgeted in the Capital Intrafund Transfer Out account of the Aviation Department's Municipal Airport Capital Project Fund.
ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL - On January 25, 2024, the Aviation Advisory Board voted to recommend that the City Council approve the
application for and acceptance of this grant.
City of Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2.
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 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 b- Valerie Washington 6192
Originating Business Unit Head: Roger M. Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Sasha Kane 5404
Tyler Dale 5416