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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5359 RESOLUTION NO. 5359 A RESOLUTION OF THE GITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR AND, IF AWARDED, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,111.00 FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AVIATION DIVISION, TO PERFORM THE DESIGN, LAND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FOR THE AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT THEREFORE WHEREAS, the completion of the design, land acquisition, and construction of the Auburn MuniciPal Airport Runway Enhancement project (Runway Enhancement Project) at the Auburn Municipal Airp:ort 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 Runway Enhancement Project is an integral part of the most recent Airport Master Plan, which was approved by the Federal Avia#ion Administration and the Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has received federal grant funds in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00), representing funds to be used towards the design of the Runway Enhancement Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn plans to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration requests for federal grant funds for 2018 in the amount of up to Resolution No. 5359 March 23, 2018 Page 1 Two Million One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($2,150,000.00), to be used towards the land acquisition and construction for the Runway Enhancement Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn also has plans to apply to the Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, for a matching grant of up to One Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred and Eleven Dollars ($136,111.00) or 5.0% of the total cost of the Runway Enhancement Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has available, and is willing to provide, up to One Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($136,112.00) 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 Two Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty Three Dollars ($272,223.00) 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 Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division, requires a resolution from the City of Auburn expressing support of the Runway Enhancement Project prior to award of state grant funding; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this Resolution the Cify Council finds that the Runway Enhancement Projeet will benefit the health, safety and welfare of the Resolution No. 5359 March 23, 2018 Page 2 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, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. Purpose. The Auburn City Council does hereby express its statement of support for the design, land acquisition, and construction of the Runway Enhancement Project and authorizes the City's expenditure of One Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred and Twelve Dollars ($136,112.00) as its 5% match of the funds needed to complete this design, land aequisition and construction.Alternafively, the Auburn City Council authorizes the City's expenditure of up to Two Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty Three Dollars ($272,223.00) if the requested Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division grant funds are not awarded. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn are 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 directions of this legislation. Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. ----------------------------- Resolution No. 5359 March 23, 2018 Page 3 w� Dated and Signed this �' day of���' 2018. CITY OF AUBURN � ANCY B US MAYOR ATTEST: �i�l'�i.� Da ' Ile E. Daskam, City Clerk APPR ED AS TO FORM: niel B. He' , City Attorney Resolwtion Na 5359 March 23, 2018 Page 4