HomeMy WebLinkAboutUntitled (2) RESOLUTION NO. 5439
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY
FOR AND, IF AWARDED, TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,700,000.00 FROM THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION RELATED TO THE
AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY ENHANCEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the completion of the construction of the Auburn Municipal
Airport Runway Enhancement 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 surfaces 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 and the
Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has submitted to the Washington State
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division a request for state grant funds in
the amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) or 5% of
the total cost of the Runway Enhancement Project to be used for the construction
phase of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn also has plans to apply to the Federal
Aviation Administration for a matching grant of up to Two Million Seven Hundred
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Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000.00) or 90.0% of the total cost of the Runway
Enhancement Project to be used for the construction phase of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has available, and is willing to provide, up
to One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) which is 5% of the
funds needed as the City's local match for the Runway Enhancement Project.
Alternatively, the City of Auburn has available, and is willing to provide, up to
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) which is 10% of the funds
needed as the City's local match for the Runway Enhancement Project if the
requested Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division
grant funds are not awarded; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration, requires a resolution from
the City of Auburn expressing support of this project prior to award of the federal
grant funding and authorizing a representative for the execution of any grant
agreement; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of this Resolution the City Council finds that the
Runway Enhancement Project will benefit the health, safety and welfare of the
residents of the City of Auburn by improving and supports the Runway
Enhancement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
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Section 1. The Council expresses its support for construction of the
Runway Enhancement Project and authorizes the City's expenditure of up to One
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) as its 5% match of the funds
needed to complete this construction. Alternatively, the Auburn City Council
authorizes the City's expenditure of up to Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($300,000.00) if the requested Washington State Department of Transportation
Aviation Division grant funds are not awarded.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to apply for the Federal Aviation
Administration grant, to accept this grant if awarded, and to enter into contracts
to expend the grant funds. The Mayor is authorized to implement administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage
and signatures.
Dated and Signed this 'r day of LI , 2019.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY KUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APP' •V AS TO FORM:
ii_4Wl uccCShawn Cam belCit Clerk Steven L. ro
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