From
Jan Hill
Title
Resolution accepting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment Grant
Presenter
Randy J. Byers, C.M., Airport Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Texas Department of Transportation - Aviation Division (TxDOT-Aviation) has prepared a list of airports that would benefit from a wildlife hazard assessment study. Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (GPM) was included on the list and selected to receive a grant for the assessment. TxDOT-Aviation requires a resolution from the Grand Prairie City Council so that GPM may be added to the list of grants presented to their advisory board in December.
Financial Consideration
If a grant is awarded by TxDOT-Aviation, Airport staff will present an ordinance appropriating the matching funds. It is anticipated the award will be $100,000 with the City's portion being ten percent (10%) or $10,000.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GRAND PRAIRIE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BY ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM TxDOT - AVIATION FOR A WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY $10,000 FOR THE GRANT.
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie intends to make certain improvements to the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport; and
Whereas, the general description of the project is described as: Wildlife Hazard Assessment Grant; and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie will be responsible for ten percent (10%) of the total project costs currently estimated to be $100,000 ($90,000 TxDOT/$10,000 City); and
Whereas, the City of Grand Prairie names the Texas Department of Transportation as its agent for the purposes of applying for, receiving and disbursing all funds for these improvements and for the administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of these improvements;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that: The City of Grand Prairie hereby directs Tom Hart, City Manager, to execute on behal...
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