HomeMy WebLinkAbout5148 RESOLUTION NO. 5148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE GITY TO APPLY
FOR AND, IF AWARDED, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,050.00 FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AVIATION DIVISION, TO
PERFORM AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AS PART OF
THE NORTH AND SOUTH RUNWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
FOR THE AUBUF2N MUIVICIPAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the completion of an environmental assessment for the
north and south runway enhancement project at the Auburn Municipal Airport is
a necessary part of responsible airport facility management and maintenance
and ensures the confinued usability and safety of these surfaces for aircraft
use; and
WHEREAS, the north and south runway enhancement project is an
integral part of 4he most recent Airport Master Plan, which was approved by the
Federal Aviation Administration and fhe Washington State Department of
Transporta4ion, Aviation Division; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aubum has submitted to the Federal Aviation
Administration a request for federal grant funds in the amount of One Hundred
Forty Four Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($144,900.00), representing funds
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to be used towards the environmental assessment as specified above; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Municipal Airport has also applied to the
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, for a
matching grant of up to Eight Thousand Fifty Dollars ($8,050.00) or 5.0%; and
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WHEREAS, the Ci4y of Auburn has available and is willing to provide up
to Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($16,100.00) or 10.0% of the funds
needed as the City's local match for this airport project; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of this Resolution the City Council has expressed
its statement of support of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation,
Aviation Division, requires a resolution from the City of Auburn expressing
support of this project prior to award of state grant funding;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The Auburn City Council does hereby express its
statement of support for the environmental assessment for the north and south
runway enhancement project and authorizes the City's expenditure of Eight
Thousand Fifty Dollars ($8,050.00) as its 5% match of the funds needed to
complete this project, or up to Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Dollars
($16,100.00) if the requested Washington State Department of Transportation,
Aviation Division grant funds are not awarded. The Mayor of the City of
Auburn is hereby authorized to apply for the Washington State Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division grant, and to accept this grant should it be
awarded to the City of Auburn.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is
hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be
necessary to carry out the directives of this resolution.
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Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in
full force upon passage and signatures hereon.
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DATED and SIGNED THIS �� DAY OF �J , 2015.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY C <US, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Glerk
APPf2 ED S TO FORM:
iel B. He ' " Attorney
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