HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4306-03-2014 A Resolution
NO. 4306-03-2014
AUTHORIZING FUNDING AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TAXILANE AT
FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to make certain improvements to the Fort Worth
Meacham International Airport-, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to construct a taxilane north of the Meacham Administration
Building at Fort Worth .Meacham International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas
Department of Transportation to construct a taxilane; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be up to $1,900,000.00 and the City of Fort
Worth will be responsible for the ten percent (10%) local match up to $190,000.00; 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 and the administration of contracts
necessary to complete the construction of a taxilane.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
1. The City of Fort Worth hereby commits up to $190,000.00 as its ten percent (10%) local
grant match for construction of a taxilane at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport; and
2. The City Manager or his designee is hereby directed and authorized to execute all contracts
and agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation, and such other parties as shall be
necessary and appropriate to construct a taxilane at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
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COUNCIL ACTION. Approved on 3/18/2014 Ordinance No. 21173-03-2014 and 21174-03-
2014 & Resolution No. 4306-03-2014
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DATE: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 REFERENCE NO.: C-26721
LOG NAME: 55FTW 2014 ADM INAREATAXI LANE (01664)
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation Aviation Division in an Amount Up to $1,900,000.00 for the Construction of a Taxilane North
of the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize
Expenditure in an Amount Up to $190,000.00 for the City's Grant Match and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation Aviation Division in an amount up to $1,900,000.00 for the construction of a taxilane north
of the Meacham Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport;
2. Authorize the use of revenue derived from gas well drilling on City-owned airports in an amount up to
$190,000.00 for the City's ten percent grant match;
3. Adopt the attached ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airports Gas
Lease Project Fund in an amount up to $190,000.00;
4. Adopt the attached resolution providing that an amount up to $190,000.00 in available gas well
revenue funds will be available as a match for the construction of a new concrete taxiway connecting the
current ramp west of the Administration Building to the new development that is underway to the northeast
of the Administration Building at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute all necessary contracts associated with this project with the Texas
Department of Transportation;
5. Authorize a transfer in an amount up to $190,000.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the
Airport Grants Fund for the City's ten percent grant match;
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airport Grants Fund in an amount up to $2,090,000.00, subject to receipt of grant.
DISCUSSION:
On January 25, 2011, (M&C C-24698) the City Council approved an Engineering Agreement with Garver,
LLC, to design taxiway and apron improvements to the north and east of the Meacham Administration
Building (Administration Building) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in preparation of new
hangar development. The design of these improvements were prepared in conjunction with the design of
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the [BnDV8tinn of the Administration Building.
With design of the taxiway improvements nearing completion, the Aviation department has received notice
from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division that grant funding is available for the
construction phase of the project. The project vvi|| inC|Ud8CVO8truo1ionofaOevvCODCrStet8xivv8y
connecting the current ramp west of the Administration Building to the new development that is underway
to the northeast of the Administration Building.
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of 2015. The estimated cost Ofthe construction isin8D amount upto $2.O9O'OOU.00 which includes the
City's 1O percent match. The City will use revenue derived from gas well drilling on City-owned airports for
the grant match.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, Mapsco 48T.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations,
receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available inthe
current capital budget. as 8pprop[i8ted, of the Airport G[8DtS Fund.
FUND TO Fu nd/Accou nt/C enters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
6) GR14 451856 055302704000 $1,900,000M 5) P240 538040 551929990100 $190,000.00
6) GR14 476240 055302704000 $190,000.00
3)(4) P240 446100 551929990100.
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6) GR14 539120 055302704010 $2,090,000.00
5) P240 538040 551929990100 $1g�00.00
CERTIFICATIONS:Submitted for City Manager's Office by�
Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: BiUVVe|etead (5402)
RusoenaJOhOsOD /5407\
Additional Information Contact: Anne-Mahe Stowe (5415)
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