DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Frank Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation Project at Stinson Municipal Airport
SUMMARY:
The Ordinance authorizes the submittal and acceptance of the grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the construction for the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation project at Stinson Municipal Airport. The total estimated cost for construction is $3,851,000.00 with the City providing its 10% match, $385,100.00, from the Stinson Revolving Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Runway 14-32
In January 2010, the Aviation Department received a federal earmark in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation project at Stinson Municipal Airport. The project will provide for a structural overlay of the runway with new striping and marking and associated electrical lighting and signage improvements.
Previous Council Action
City Council authorized Resolution 2012-0802-0030R in June 2012 that recognized TXDOT as the agent for the project, managing the design through the construction. TXDOT is responsible for the applying for, receiving and disbursing all funds for the improvements as well as the administration of contracts related to the project. The Resolution also included an estimated total project cost of $3,675,000.00 for design, land acquisition and construction. TXDOT funds 90% of the project costs with the City responsible for 10%.
In June 2012, City Council submitted and accepted a grant in the amount of $328,500.00 for the design and land acquisition for the project through Ordinance 2012-08-02-0558. The City's matching amount was $36,500.00 for design and $180,000.00 for land acquisition.
Construction Grant
This Council action will submit and accept a grant from TXDOT in the amount of $3,851,000.00 for the construction phase of the project with the City's share in the amount of $385,100.00.
ISSUE:
TXDOT is requesting the City of San Antonio's support for the completion of the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation Project. Approval to accept the TXDOT award in support of various airfield projects is consistent with City Council's policy of improving facilities in the San Antonio Airport System and utilizing federal funding when available.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could elect not to approve the submittal and acceptance of the grant funds and the authorization of these expenditures; however, this would result delaying the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation project. Additionally, rejection of the grant may negatively impact the City's ability to receive future grant funding for future development and expansion of the airports' facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Ordinance authorizes the acceptance of $3,851,000.00 in grant funding from TXDOT. The City's matching amount is $385,100.00 and will be funded by the Stinson Revolving Fund. This action will appropriate the funds and amend the FY 2014 Aviation Capital Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the submittal and acceptance of a grant from TXDOT in the amount of $3,851,000.00 for the construction phase of the Runway 14-32 Rehabilitation Project.