HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4516-09-2015 Resolution
NO. 4516-09-2015
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT
AT FORT WORTH SPINKS AIRPORT
WHEREAS; it is necessary to conduct a wildlife hazard assessment in order to increase safety and
gather information regarding wildlife on and around Fort Worth Spinks Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to request financial assistance from the Texas Department of
Transportation fort his assessment; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be $100,000.00 and the City of Fort Worth will be
responsible for the ten percent(10%) local match, of$10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the City's local match for this project was approved by the Fort Worth City Council by
passage of C-27486 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 wildlife hazard assessment grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation.
Adopted this 291h day of September, 2015. ,fORr
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ATTEST:
By:
Mary � I ysd'r, 4ty Secretary
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/29/2015 - Ordinance No. 21912-09-2015 & Resolution
No. 4516-09-2015
DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 REFERENCE NO.: **C-27486
LOG NAME: 55FWS WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT (STUDY)
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for and Acceptance of, if Awarded, a Grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation in an Amount Up to $90,000.00 for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment Project at Fort Worth
Spinks Airport, Authorize Use and Transfer of Municipal Airports Funds for City's Ten Percent Grant Match
in an Amount Up to $10,000.00 and Adopt Resolution Providing for Same, and Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
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 $90,000.00 for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment at
Fort Worth Spinks Airport;
2. Authorize the use of the Municipal Airports Fund in an amount up to $10,000.00 for the City's ten
percent grant match;
3. Adopt the attached resolution providing that an amount up to $10,000.00 in available Municipal Airports
Funds will be available as a match for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment at Fort Worth Spinks Airport,
subject to receipt of the grant, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary
contracts associated with this project with the Texas Department of Transportation;
4. Authorize a transfer in an amount up to $10,000.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund to the Airport
Grants Fund for the City's ten percent grant match, subject to receipt of the grant; and
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Airport Grants Fund in an amount up to $100,000.00, subject to receipt of grant.
DISCUSSION:
On September 1, 2015, the Fort Worth Spinks Airport (Spinks) Staff discussed initiation of a Wildlife
Hazard Assessment (WHA) with the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT). A
WHA is conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist and is designed to increase safety and gain valuable
information about wildlife at airports. These studies typically include identification of the wildlife species on
or near the airport, their numbers, locations, local movements and seasonal patterns. The study will also
include the location of features on or near the airport that attract wildlife and a description of wildlife
hazards to aircraft operations.
The WHA will lead to the creation of a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) which addresses the
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responsibilities, policies and procedures necessary to reduce wildlife hazards at Spinks. TxDOT has
offered a grant to cover 90 percent of the $100,000.00 required to conduct the WHA. The City will match
the remaining 10 percent in the amount of$10,000.00 from the Municipal Airports Fund.
AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD APPROVAL - The Aviation Advisory Board recommended approval of this
action on September 17, 2015.
Fort Worth Spinks Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for Spinks Airport included appropriations in the amount of$765,058.00. As
of September 10, 2015, $622,397.00 have been expended. The Financial Management Services Director
certifies that, subject to receipt of the grant and upon approval of the above recommendations and
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances, funds will be available in the current budget, as
appropriated, of the Airport Grants Fund
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
5) GR14 451942 055XXXXXX000 $90,000.00 3) GG01 538040 0551201 $10,000.00
3) GR14 472001 055XXXXXX000 $10,000.00
4) GR14 5XXXXX 055XXXXXXX10 $100,000.00
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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