HomeMy WebLinkAbout5664 RESOLUTION NO. 5664
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY
FOR AND IF AWARDED, EXECUTE, AND ADMINISTER TWO
GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUBURN AND
THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO PROJECT NO. CP2213,
RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND RSA GRADING
WHEREAS, the completion of the Runway and Taxiway Improvements.
and Runway Safety Area (RSA) Grading project ("Project") at the Auburn
Municipal Airport is a necessary part of responsible airport facility management
and maintenance, and ensures the continued usability and safety of the runway
and taxiways for aircraft use; and
WHEREAS, the Project is an integral part of the most recent Airport Master
Plan, which was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and the
Washington State Department of Transportation ("WSDOT"); and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for one FAA grant and plans to apply for
two more FAA grants of up to $4,117,500, or 90% of the total estimated cost of
the Project, to be used for the design, Airport Geographic Information System
("AGIS") and construction phases of the Project; and
WHEREAS, an estimated $457,500 of matching funds are required to fully
fund the Project; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn (the "City") plans to apply to WSDOT for a
grant of up to $25,000, or 5% of the total estimated design cost of the Project, to
be used for the FAA grant matching funds for the design phase of the Project;
and
WHEREAS, the City plans to apply to WSDOT for a grant of up to$200,000,
or 5% of the total estimated construction cost of the Project, to be used for the
FAA grant matching funds for the construction phase of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City has available, and is willing to provide, up to$232,500
in the 465 Airport Fund as the matching funds. Alternatively, the City has
available, and is willing to provide, up to $457,500 in the 465 Airport Fund as
matching funds if the requested WSDOT grant funds are not awarded; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation requires
a resolution from the City Council authorizing the submittal of the grant
applications, stating the required matching funds are available, and expressing
support of the grant applications prior to applying for the WSDOT grants; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to use WSDOT grant monies
to finance capital improvements to the Auburn Municipal Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
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Section 1. The Auburn City Council expresses its support for two WSDOT
grant applications for the design and construction phases of the Project and
authorizes the City's expenditure of up $232,500 as its matching funds needed
to complete the Project or any other amount as long as matching funds are
available and the Project is within the City's adopted budget. Alternatively, the
Auburn City Council authorizes the City's expenditure of up $457,500 if the
requested WSDOT grant funds are not awarded.
Section 2. The Mayor or designee is authorized to apply for two WSDOT
grants for the design and construction phases of the Project and the Mayor is
authorized to implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out
the directives of this Resolution including executing and administering the grant
agreements between the City and WSDOT for a total of $225,000 or any other
amount authorized by WSDOT for the Project as long as matching funds are
available and the Project is within the Cities adopted budget.
Section 3. The Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation.
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Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures.
Dated and Signed this 2nd day of May, 2022.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY US, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Shawn Campbell, Crk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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