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.
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