HomeMy WebLinkAbout14064RESOLUTION NO. 14064
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN ONLINE
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, WITH THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROLS AT THE PUEBLO MEMORIAL
AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SUBMIT SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The online application for a Federal Grant, including all understandings and assurances
contained therein, to replace the airfield lighting controls and emergency power generator at
Pueblo Memorial Airport, an example of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved and
authorized to be filed with the Federal Aviation Administration.
SECTION 2.
The Director of Aviation is hereby authorized to submit the online grant application and
any other required documentation required by the Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of
the City of Pueblo.
SECTION 3.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the attached instruments to effectuate the
transactions described therein.
SECTION 4.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED October 22, 2018__ ___ __
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
ACTING CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
TO: President Christopher A. Nicoll and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk
FROM: Ian Turner, Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN ONLINE
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO,
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AIRFIELD LIGHTING
CONTROLS AT THE PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT AND
AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SUBMIT SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution will authorize the Director of Aviation to submit an online application for
supplemental discretionary funding from the Federal Aviation Administration under the
Airport Improvement Program in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2018.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Council has not taken previous action on this topic.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, the United States Congress
approved supplemental funding for airports under the Airport Improvement Program
totaling $1,000,000,000.00, available through September 30, 2020. Priority for program
project funding goes to non-primary airports not located in metropolitan statistical areas,
or to primary, non-hub and small-hub airports. Local or state matches are not required for
supplemental funding. Pueblo Memorial Airport does not fit the priority categories for
calendar year 2018. However, excess funds may be available to airports not meeting
these priorities and Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) may meet one of the priority
definitions in the future. It is prudent to apply for needed airport improvements when all
costs can be covered by a federal grant.
This Resolution specifically applies to the replacement of airfield lighting controls and
emergency power generator. Current lighting controls and backup generator are beyond
their respectful useful life. Replacement attempts under previous projects have been
prohibitive due to Federal procurement processes.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Grants made under the supplemental funding to the Airport Improvement Program require
no local match. However, should a grant be offered, some incidental costs are expected
and will be covered through the Department of Aviation’s annual budget. Total project
cost is estimated to be near $650,000.00.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable at this time, but stakeholder input will be received later.
ALTERNATIVES:
If this Resolution is not approved, an application will not be submitted and other means
of fulfilling the project requirement will be sought.
RECOMMENDATION
The Department of Aviation staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
Attachments:
Example: Supplemental Appropriation (FY 2018-2020) Grant Request – Lighting
Controls and Generator