From
Mark J. Divita
Title
Authorize the City Manager to accept a Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant from Texas Department of Transportation - Aviation Division (TxDOT-Aviation) which provides matching funds of 50% of City expenditures for airport maintenance up to $50,000
Presenter
Mark J. Divita, C.M., Airport Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Through the RAMP grant, TxDOT-Aviation assists airports in maintenance of their facilities by providing post expenditure reimbursement funding for fifty percent (50%) of the cost for specific maintenance items. For FY 2021, the airport has been offered a RAMP grant for 50% of up to $100,000 in expenditures ($50,000 City/$50,000 TxDOT-Aviation). Items included in the scope of work are pavement improvements, marking, airport guidance signs, security improvements, landscaping, and other maintenance needs of the airport.
All local and state procurement laws will be followed as necessary for the various RAMP purchases and service agreements.
Financial Consideration
Funding to Authorize the City Manager to accept a Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant from Texas Department of Transportation, in the amount of $50,000, is available in the Airport Capital Projects Fund (505292) WO #02100101 (FY21 RAMP Projects). The City's match will be transferred to the Airport Grant Fund 505492-49765-02100103.