HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6059-02-2025A Resolution
NO.6059-02-2025
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANTS AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE APRON
BRAVO AND TAXIWAY GOLF RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT 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: construction of the Apron Bravo
and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction project; 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 construction is estimated to be $6,000,000.00, and the City of Fort Worth
will be responsible for an amount up to $2,334,100.00, which includes the local grant match and
additional funding for construction; 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
construction of the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction project at Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport.
Adopted this 25th day of February, 2025.
ATTEST:
By:
Jannette S. GoodaIl, City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/25/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-0168
LOG NAME: 55FTW APRON BRAVO & TAXIWAY GOLF RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
SUBJECT
(CD 2) Authorize Application for and Acceptance of a Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration, Passed Through the Texas
Department of Transportation, in an Amount Up to $1,886,200.00 for Construction of the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction Project at
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Grant Related Agreements with the State of
Texas, Represented by the Texas Department of Transportation, Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted
Budget and Fiscal Years 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council:
1. Authorize application for and acceptance of a grant, if awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration, passed through the Texas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, in an amount up to $1,886,200.00 for construction of the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf
Reconstruction project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport;
2. 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 this project with the Texas Department of Transportation;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport Fund in an amount
of $2,100,000.00, from available net position, for the purpose of transferring to the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund;
4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Municipal Airport Capital Projects Fund
in an amount of $2,100,000.00, transferred from the Municipal Airport Fund, for the purpose of funding the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf
Reconstruction project at Fort Worth Meacham Intemational Airport (City Project No. 106111);
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Muni Airport Grants Federal Fund in an
amount up to $1,886,200.00 subject to receipt of the grant for the purpose of funding the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction
project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (City Project No. 106111); and
6. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget and Fiscal Years 2025 2029 Capital Improvement Program.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT) has advised the City of Fort Worth (City) Aviation Department that funding has
been allocated and will be issued for construction of the Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf Reconstruction project (Project) at Fort Worth Meacham
International Airport (Airport). Design was completed in January of 2025, and TxDOT will act as the agent for this Project on behalf of the City.
This Project will consist of reconstructing failed portions of pavement on Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf (see attached map). According to the
results of a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) update completed in May of 2023, Apron Bravo has a PCI Rating of 47, while Taxiway Golf has a PCI
Rating of 29. These ratings are out of 100, indicating both areas of pavement are failed and in need of repair.
The cost for this Project was originally estimated at $4,255,000.00, however during design, it was determined that Taxiway Golf will need to be
realigned to adhere to current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Due to this realignment, the Project cost estimate increased to
$6,000,000.00 due to higher concrete quantities, electrical work and rock removal.
A portion of this Project will be funded from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) grant. The total amount of IIJA funding available
for this Project is $2,813,800.00. Mayor and Council Communications (M&Cs) 22-0282, 23-0554, 24-0130 and 25-0047 all authorized the
application for and acceptance of these grant funds. -
TxDOT has also committed to assisting with the funding of this Project. The current, committed amount from TxDOT is $852,150.00, however
additional funding could be available after bids for the Project have been opened. The Aviation Department is seeking assistance in an amount up
to $1,886,200.00, which consists of TxDOT's current commitment plus half of the increased Project costs.
After IIJA and TxDOT funds are contributed, the remaining amount of the Project will be funded from CFW Aviation funds. $2,100,000.00 is the total
amount to complete the Project if TxDOT is unable to contribute anything more than the $852,150.00, therefore this amount will be appropriated
from Net Position to cover the remaining cost. If TxDOT is able to contribute additional funding and not all of the $2,100,000.00 is spent, it will be
appropriated back to Net Position in a separate M&C.
The Project funding breakdown is as follows:
Funding Source
Amount
IIJA Grant Funds (already appropriated)
$2,813,800.00
CFW IIJA Grant Funds Match (already appropriated)
$267,672.00
TxDOT Contribution do
CFW Aviation Funds
Project Total
Funding is available for appropriation in the Net Position of the Municipal Airport Fund for the purpose of transferring to the Municipal Airport
Capital Projects, Fund for the FTW APN B & TWY G RECON project. The beginning Net Position balance is $11,609,197.09, the balance after this
M&C will be $9,509,197.09.
Since no City salaries will be charged, indirect cost recovery does not apply.
The grant application repository number is GRNT-APPL-0000000118.
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 1 CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are currently available in the Municipal Airport Fund and, upon approval of the above recommendations
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the Municipal Airport Capital Proj and Muni Airport Grants
Federal Funds for the FTW APN B & TWY G RECON project. 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 responsibilityto
validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant.
Submitted for City Managees Office-W. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unil Head: Roger Venables 6334
Additional Information Contact: Tyler Dale 5416
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