HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4515-09-2015 Resolution
NO. 4515-09-2015
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DESIGN OF THE TAXIWAY-E
AND HANGAR-LINE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROEJCT AT FORT WORTH
MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS; it is necessary to complete the Taxiway-E and Hangar-line Pavement Rehabilitation Project
at Meacham International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas Department of
Transportation for the design of the project; and
WHEREAS, the total project design cost is estimated to be $200,000.00 and the City of Fort Worth will
be responsible for the ten percent(10%) local match, in an amount up to $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City's local match for this project was approved by the Fort Worth City Council by
passage of C-27485 on September 29,2015; 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 is authorized to execute all necessary documents for the application
and acceptance of a grant to design the Taxiway-E and Hangar-line Pavement Rehabilitation
Project, from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Adopted this 291h day of September, 2015.
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ATTEST:
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/29/2015 - Ordinance No. 21910-09-2015 & 21911-09-
2015 & Resolution No. 4515-09-2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27485
LOG NAME: 55FTW TAXILANE E AND HANGAR-LINE TAXILANE PROJECT
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation in an Amount Up to $200,000.00 for the Design of the Taxiway-E and Hangar-Line Taxilane
Pavement Rehabilitation Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, Authorize Use of Mineral
Lease Revenue and Transfer of Funds for City's Grant Match in an Amount Up to $20,000.00 and Adopt
Resolution Providing for Same, 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 $200,000.00 for the design of the Taxiway-E and
Hangar-line Taxilane Pavement Rehabilitation Project at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport;
2. Authorize the use of revenue derived from mineral leases on City-owned airports in an amount up to
$20,000.00 for the City's 10 percent grant match;
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airports Gas Lease Project Fund in an amount up to $20,000.00;
4. Adopt the attached resolution, as required by the Texas Department of Transportation, providing that
an amount up to $20,000.00 in available gas well revenue funds will be available as a match for the
design of the Taxiway-E and Hangar-line Taxilane Pavement Rehabilitation Project 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 $20,000.00 from the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund to the
Airport Grants Fund for the City's 10 percent grant match; and
6. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airport Grants Fund in an amount up to $200,000.00, subject to receipt of grant.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT) has advised the Aviation department
that funding is available for the design of a Pavement Rehabilitation Project for Taxiway-E and the
Hangar-line Taxilane (Taxilane) at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (Airport).
Taxiway-E is one of the most highly used taxiways at the Airport, supporting more than 20 hangars and
numerous businesses located in the Apron-A area including one of the busiest Fixed Based Operators
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(FBO's) at the Airport. The Taxilane connects the southern area of the Airport to the northern area,
allowing for fuel trucks and aircraft to make the transition from the Apron-B area to the Apron-A area
without having to access the aircraft movement area and interfere with aircraft in communication with the
Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC). The Taxilane provides a safe and secure pathway and must be kept in
good condition due to the heavy loads placed on it by large corporate aircraft.
The pavement that makes up Taxiway-E and the Taxilane has exceeded the end of its useful life and is
rated as poor to very poor according to the Pavement Condition Index (PCI). Numerous concrete slabs
have cracked or shattered, and the debris causes additional hazards for people and aircraft operating in
the area.
This project will replace the pavement of Taxiway-E connecting the Apron-A area to the Airport's taxiway
and runway system and also replace the Taxilane pavement that proceeds through the hangar line. In
addition to the pavement, the project will correct existing storm drainage problems due to a collapsed
storm drainage line in this area.
TxDOT has advised that grant funding is available to begin design in 2016 with construction to follow in
2017.
AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL - The Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this
action on September 17, 2015.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, Mapsco 48P.
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 ordinances, funds will be available in the
current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund.
The current unappropriated balance in the Airports Gas Lease Project Fund is $3,881,443.14. After
approval of the above recommendations the unappropriated balance will be $3,861,443.14.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
6) GR14 451856 055XXXXXX000 $180,000.00 5) P240 538040 551929990100 $20,000.00
6) GR14 476240 055XXXXXX000 $20,000.00
3) (4)) P240 441012 551929990100 $20,000.00
6) GR14 539120 055XXXXXXXXX $200,000.00
5) P240 538040 551929990100 $20,000.00
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Bill Welstead (5402)
Additional Information Contact: Shannon Davis (5409)
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