DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Frank Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
TXDOT Grant for Runway 1432 Rehabilitation project at Stinson Municipal Airport
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes an amendment to a Texas Department of Transportation grant for the Runway 1432 Rehabilitation project at Stinson Municipal Airport to increase the total amount to $4,455,486.00 from $3,851,000.00 for the construction phase. As part of the grant, the State administers and oversees the planning, design and construction of the project. The State provides 90% of the funding, while the City provides the remaining 10% match. The City's matching share will increase $75,098.00 and be funded through the Stinson Revolving Fund. The share from TXDOT increased $529,388.00.
The increases are due to higher construction bids than estimated and the acceptance of three alt bids which are at a different funding percentage by the State. By including these three options with the project, the city leverages higher grant funds and avoids disrupting operations later.
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 cost...
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