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Consider a memorandum/resolution accepting a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant for the Installation of Perimeter Fencing at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport.
SUMMARY
DATE: May 04, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: FAA Grant Acceptance-Install Perimeter Fencing
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 (CIP) for FY21. The grant is to replace failing and inoperable perimeter fencing and gates. The existing fencing system is seventeen (17) years old and constantly has maintenance issues which result in safety and security issues. Preventative maintenance has kept the fence system operating at a minimal level; however, maintenance actions have significantly increased and repairs are becoming more costly due to the age and availability of system components. The objective of the project is to provide a safe and secure Airport operating environment per federal guidelines at KFHRA.
The City has been offered an AIP grant in the amount of $136,500 to be used for this project. Normally, AIP grants would require a 10% match; however, the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides funds to increase the federal share to 100% for AIP grants already planned for fiscal year 2021.
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:
Alternatives considered: (1) do not accept the grant; (2) or, accept the grant.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Alternative 2 is recommended. The project is 100% funded by the FAA AIP grant; there are no available, reason...
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