LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT 3-12-0063-043-2019
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the acceptance of the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant 3-12-0063-043-2019 in the amount of $2,072,525 for the acquisition of two replacement Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, design services for the improvements to airfield drainage, design services for the development of a General Aviation Customs and Border Protection Facility, and land acquisition at the Pensacola International Airport. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary relating to the finalization of the grant.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Pensacola International Airport is eligible to receive annual grants in aid from the Federal Aviation Administration to help cover the costs of certain safety, security, or capacity projects needed for the ongoing operation and development of the facility. These grants, offered under the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), are based on passenger enplanements, and can often cover up to 90% of project expenses.
As part of the annual budget process, Airport Staff works with FAA personnel to identify projects that qualify for AIP reimbursement, and submits pre-applications and applications to the FAA accordingly. For this year, Airport Staff identified five items for reimbursement. These were: 1) Replacement of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle No. 112; 2) Replacement of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle No. 111; 3) Design services for a general aviation Customs and Border Protection facility; 4) Design services for airfield stormwater modifications; and 5) Purchase of property located at 3040 New Hope Road.
In response to the application filed by Airport Staff, the FAA has offered a grant in the amount of $2,075,525.
PRIOR ACTION:
September 20, 2017 - City Council adopted the FY 2018 City budget which for the Airport included the replacement of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle 111.
September 19, 2018 - City Council adopted the FY 2019 City budget, which for the Airport included the replacement of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle 112, the design services for the General Aviation Customs and Border Protection facility, and the design services for the airfield stormwater modifications.
November 8, 2018 - City Council adopted FY 2019 Non-Encumbered Carryover Budget Resolution No. 18-50.
May 16, 2019 - City Council authorized the purchase of 3040 New Hope Road.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 2,072,525 FAA Grant 3-12-0063-043-2019
273,731 Airport Matching Funds
$ 2,346,256
Actual: $ 675,637 Purchase Replacement ARFF Vehicle #112
635,617 Reimbursement for Replacement ARFF Vehicle #111
608,942 Customs & Boarder Protection Facility - Design
318,540 Airfield Stormwater Modifications - Design
107,520 Purchase of 3040 New Hope Road
$ 2,346,256
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Grant funds have been appropriated in the Airport’s FY 2018 and FY 2019 Budgets. Balances remaining at the end of FY 2018 were carried forward on Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 18-50. Funds for the Airport match portion of the projects are available in the Airport’s FY 2019 Capital Improvement Budget.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
7/24/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Daniel E. Flynn, Airport Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Grant Agreement 3-12-0063-043-2019
PRESENTATION: No end