Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant for the professional services for Taxiway E Relocation at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, in the amount of $407,903.
Summary
DATE: July 18, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: FAA Grant Acceptance-Taxiway E Relocation Design
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
A portion of Taxiway E, at the Killeen Fort Hood Regional Airport (KFHRA), needs rehabilitation. However, due to changes in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) taxiway design standards, any rehabilitation to this taxiway requires relocation.
Staff submitted an application to the FAA for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant listed on our approved FAA Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2023. The AIP grant is for project administration, surveying services, geotechnical services, design services, bidding services, and other engineering fees for the relocation of Taxiway E at KFHRA.
The City has been offered an AIP grant in the amount of $407,903 to be used for this project. The AIP grant will fund 90% of the cost. Matching funds, in the amount of $45,322, will come from the FAA Passenger Facility Program (PFC) Application that was approved by the FAA on February 16, 2023.
Acceptance of this grant requires the City to make assurances related to the continued availability of the Airport to the public and compliance with a number of Federal Regulations and Standards.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1. Do not accept the grant.
2. Accept the grant.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 2 is recommended because:
1. The project is 100% funded by the Grant and PFC funds; and there is no impact on the Airport operating fund or fund balance.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This item conforms to local and state policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The required match is $45,322.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council accept the Federal Aviation Administration Grant in the amount of $407,903 and recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract documents and any and all change orders or actions within the amounts set by state and local law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
Purchasing
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Grant Offer