Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Robert Lee, Airport Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4295 - rlee@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the grant contract for the Routine Airport Maintenance Program through the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of up to $50,000 for eligible maintenance expenses; and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with grant.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City Council’s strategic priorities include using a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) administers the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP), which matches local government grants up to $50,000 for maintenance expenditures incurred for parking lots, fencing, and other airside and landside needs.
The Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) through TxDOT will reimburse the City up to fifty percent of the eligible project costs for this project or $50,000.00, whichever is less, per fiscal year and subject to availability of state appropriations.
In accordance with the contract, all work must be accomplished by August 31, 2020.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority |
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure Objective 1a - Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a fifty percent match requirement under this grant program for up to $100,000 in routine airport maintenance expenses. Funding to support this grant has been incorporated into the FY 2019-20 Airport Fund Budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the grant contract for the Routine Airport Maintenance Program through the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of up to $50,000 for eligible maintenance expenses and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and to execute all contract documents associated with grant.