Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant for Runway and Taxiway Pavement Preservation at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, in the amount of $90,000.
Summary
DATE: July 18, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: FAA Grant Acceptance-Runway and Taxiway Pavement Preservation
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Fort Hood Regional Airport (KFHRA) staff submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant listed on our approved FAA Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023. The AIP grant is for runway and taxiway pavement preservation to include rubber removal, crack sealing, marking, and minor repairs at KFHRA.
The City has been offered an AIP grant in the amount of $90,000 to be used for this project. This grant will fund 90% of the cost of this project. Matching funds, in the amount of $10,000, will come from the FAA Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) 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:
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?
$10,000 - 10% match requirement if the grant is accepted.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Upon approval of the associated ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Upon approval of the associated ordinance amending the FY 2023 Annual Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council accept the Federal Aviation Administration Grant in the amount of $90,000 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