LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 420300-6-94-01 - CORPORATE APRON AREA EXPANSION - NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the acceptance of the Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. 420300-6-94-01 in the amount of $95,000 to provide partial funding for the Corporate Apron Area Expansion National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Further, that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to take the actions necessary to execute and administer this grant, consistent with the terms of the grant and the Mayor’s Executive Powers as granted in the City Charter.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
On August 18, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-079 authorizing the Mayor to coordinate with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to reallocate funding from FDOT grant 420300-4 Taxiway D Upgrade - Design to FDOT grant 420300-6 Corporate Apron Expansion - NEPA to better reflect Airport priorities.
Several potential Airport tenants have expressed interest in constructing corporate hangars for their aircraft and to house their own flight operations. In addition, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is opening a General Aviation Facility at the south edge of the existing General Aviation apron. This phase of the project would complete requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the design and construction of a 200,000 square foot apron (already shown on the approved Airport Layout Plan) to serve the CBP facility and corporate aviation tenants.
The grant would provide partial funding for a consultant to review project scope and objectives, determine FAA authority, establish the project’s purpose and need, and obtain initial determination of the suitable level of documentation. For planning purposes, it is assumed the project will require an Environmental Assessment. The consultant shall also prepare agency coordination letters, prepare and execute a public involvement plan, and compile the draft Environmental Assessment. After the public comment period is over and comments have been addressed, the Consultant will prepare the final Environmental Assessment and the finding of no significant impact / record of decision. The remaining funding will come from the Airport’s capital improvement account.
FDOT requires an authorizing resolution accepting the grant award and authorizing the Mayor to execute the grant. Resolution No. 2022-097 will be brought before City Council to meet this requirement.
PRIOR ACTION:
August 18, 2022 - City Council adopted Resolution 2022-079 authorizing the Mayor to coordinate with FDOT to reallocate funding from grant 420300-4 Taxiway D Upgrade - Design to grant 420300-6 Corporate Apron Expansion - NEPA.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 95,000 FDOT Grant 420300-6-94-01
95,000 Airport Capital Funds
$ 190,000
Actual: $ 190,000 Corporate Apron Area Expansion Environmental Assessment
$ 190,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Pensacola International Airport routinely request grant funding from the FDOT as part of a five-year work program. In anticipation of this grant, funds were allocated in the fiscal year 2023 budget. In fiscal year 2023, funding in the amount of $95,000 has been appropriated in the Airport’s grant account and funding in the amount $95,000 has been appropriated in the Airport’s capital improvement account.
Funds will be provided from the FDOT on a reimbursable basis.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
9/30/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise Team
Matthew F. Coughlin, Airport Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) State of Florida Department of Transportation Public Transportation Grant Agreement No. 420300-6-94-01
2) Resolution No. 2022-097
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