HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5438-04-2024 (2)A Resolution
NO. 5438-04-2024
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANTS AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE RELOCATION AND
IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT WORTH SPINKS AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to make certain improvements at Fort Worth Spinks
Airport; and
WHEREAS, the general description of the project is described as: design and engineering services
for drainage infrastructure relocation and improvements; 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 $59,900.00, 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 $5,990.00; 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 drainage infrastructure relocation and improvements at
Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
Adopted the 23rd day of April, 2024.
ATTEST:
By:
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/23/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0356
LOG NAME: 55FWS FY22 B1L AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE RESOLUTIONS
SUBJECT
(CD 8) Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Related Agreements with the State of Texas, Represented by the Texas
Department of Transportation, for the Hangar Access Road and Drainage Improvements Projects at Fort Worth Spinks Airport
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize adoption of the attached resolutions, 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 Hangar Access Road and Drainage Improvements projects with the Texas Department of Transportation at Fort Worth Spinks Airport.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (xDOT) has advised the Aviation Department that funding has been allocated and will
be issued for design and engineering services for the Hangar Access Road project (Hangar Access Road) and the Drainage Improvements
project (Drainage Improvements) at Fort Worth Spinks Airport (Airport). These projects 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) 22-0284 authorized the application and acceptance of the IIJA grant and a transfer
of $29,500.00 for the City's 10 percent match requirement, for a total amount of $324,500.00 for an eligible project at the Airport. On October 31,
2023, M&C 23-0921 increased an additional $3,278.00 for the City's match requirement for the IIJA grant, bringing the City's total match amount to
$32,778.00, and the total appropriation amount to $327,778.00.
At the time both M&C 22-0284 and 23-0921 were written, projects had not yet been selected. Since then, Staff has determined to use funding from
the Fiscal Year 2022 IIJA grant for the Hangar Access Road and the Drainage Improvements projects.
The Hangar Access Road will consist of designing and constructing a vehicle service road for access to a hangar development area on the east
side of the Airport (see attached map). There are currently two ways to access the hangar development area. The first consists of vehicles driving
on private leased space, and the second consists of vehicles driving on an active taxilane towards an active runway. The Hangar Access Road will
provide a new, direct path to the hangar development area, allowing for enhanced safety of both vehicles and aircraft. The cost for design of the
Hangar Access Road will be $73,300.00.
The Drainage Improvements project will consist of moving current drainage infrastructure to allow for future development on the east side of the
Airport (see attached map). The current drainage infrastructure runs directly through a usable plot of land diagonally, making this area of land
undevelopable. By re-routing the current infrastructure, this will open up the land and allow for future development. The cost for design of the
Drainage Improvements project will be $59,900.00.
These resolutions, if approved, will allow for the Aviation Department to acquire IIJA grant funds and begin the process of designing the projects.
Separate M&Cs will be routed for approval of agreements with the design firms after funds have been received.
Fort Worth Spinks Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 8.
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 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
SubM!tted for City Manager's Office h . Valerie Washington 6199
Origlnating Business Unit Head: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Tyler Dale 5416