HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-058-06/09/2009-AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STIMULUS GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR RESOLUTION 2009-058
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A STIMULUS GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALPHA TAXIWAY
AT THE FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has made available to the cities of Fort
Collins and Loveland, which jointly operate the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport (the "Airport"), a
grant of"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009"funds(otherwise known as"Stimulus"
funds)in the amount of$556,797,with no matching funds required,for the purpose of reconstructing
a portion of the"Alpha Taxiway"; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest.of the Airport that
the"Alpha Taxiway"be reconstructed since it is the primary taxiway for the Airport's main runway
and has a high priority for Federal funding; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has further determined that such improvements are consistent
with the adopted Airport Master Plan, where they are identified as first priority projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a"Stimulus"grant agreement with
the Federal Aviation Administration for the provision of$556,797 in "American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009" funds to the Airport, with no matching funds, for the purpose of
reconstructing the"Alpha Taxiway." Said grant agreement shall be substantially in the form on file
in the Office of the City Clerk, subject to such additional terms and conditions as the City Manager,
in consultation with the City Attorney, deems necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of
the City or to effectuate the purpose of this Resolution.
Passed and adopted at an adjourned meetin4Mayor
il of the City of Fort Collins this
9th day of June, A.D. 2009.
ATTEST:
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