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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance 16203Ordinance No ~ ~ ~~-L.> AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AIRPORT GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $325 000 SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF THE GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRASPORTATION, AVIATION DIVISION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AIRPORT SYSTEMS PLAN MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1 That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 in the Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the Airport Grant Fund in the amount of $325 000 subject to receipt of the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, for the purpose of funding the development of an Airport Systems Plan. That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3 That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 16061 and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed. SECTION 4 This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. APPROV D TO FORM AND LEGALITY Assistant Cit `Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. Ill©V ~~ (~ `-1, ~OJ~- City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 11/9/2004 Resolution No 3140 and Ordinance Nos. 16202 8~ 16203 DATE Tuesday November 09 2004 LOG NAME. 55AIRPORTSYSTEM REFERENCE NO C-20400 SUBJECT Apply for and Accept, if Awarded a Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division for the Development of an Airport Systems Plan and Adopt the Appropriation Ordinance and Resolution RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to Apply for and accept, if awarded a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) relating to the development of an Airport Systems Plan for the City of Fort Worth in the amount of $325 000 and 2. Adopt the attached resolution certifying that $32,500 in available escrow funds in the Municipal Airports Fund will be available as a 10% match for the development of the Airport Systems Plan and 3 Authorize the transfer of $32,500 from escrow funds to the Airport Grants Fund for the City's 10% match and 4 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by $32 500 in the Municipal Airports Fund from available escrow funds, and 5 Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the amount of $325 000 in the Airport. Grants Fund subject of receipt of the grant. DISCUSSION The City of Fort Worth in connection with a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation has completed Master Plan updates for Meacham International Airport and Spinks Airport. Those plans provide the necessary information to develop or redevelop the airports over a 20-,year period. The plans address individual airport development components and identify the potential markets for each of the airports. Staff with the concurrence of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration 'has determined that the City of Fort Worth has a unique opportunity to develop an Airport System Plan. The purpose of the Airport Systems Plan is to provide Fort Worth with a growth and marketing strategy far developing the City's airports. Alliance Meacham International and Spinks Airports are all conveniently located adjacent to the commercial corridor The challenge for the City is to connect and grow all three airports in a way that encourages a systems approach to providing air services. T.nvnamP• 55ATRP(1RTCYCTFM °^^^ ^~~ Alliance, Meacham and Spinks each have eligibility for non-primary entitlements for Fiscal Year 2004-05 that will be used for the development of the Airport Systems Plan. Staff estimates costs for the development of the plan will be approximately $325 000 Actual costs will be determined by the scope of the study once established The Aviation Department desires to begin the study as soon as possible FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above mentioned recommendations receipt of the grant and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated of the Airport Grants Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers (4) PE40 491412 0551102 $32.500.00 (4) PE40 538070 0551102 $32.500.00 (5) GR14 451942 055302989000 $292.500.00 (3) (5) GR14 472040 055302989000 $32.500.00 (5) G R 14 539120 055302989010 $325.000.00 FROM Fund/Account/Centers (2) PE40 240005 0000000 2345.35 (2) PE40 240009 0000000 $12.972.98 (2) PE40 240010 0000000 $17.181.67 (3) PE40 538070 0551102 $32.500.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Marc Ott (8476) Originating Department Head Mike Feeley (5403) Additional Information Contact: Mike Feeley (5403) T.nanama• SSATRP(1RTCVCTFI~~T D...... '1 ..F