HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-116 - Authorize filing of a Federal Grant Pre-App for Grant Monies to const a taxiway at RMA, & Authorize the City Mgr to execute preapp RESOLUTION NO. [�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A FEDERAL GRANT PRE-
APPLICATION FOR GRANT MONIES TO CONSTRUCT A TAXIWAY AT
REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER -TO EXECUTE THE PREAPPLICATION AND ALL SUBSE-
QUENT DOCUMENTATION TO OBTAIN FAA GRANT MONIES AND
STATE LOAN MATCHING FUNDS. -
WHEREAS, at the regular City Council meeting of February 19,
1991, approval was given to initiate a Capital Project for
construction of a certain taxiway at Redding Municipal Airport;
and
WHEREAS, said Project involves construction of a taxiway
approximately 50 feet in width and 1, 000 foot long which will
connect from the hangar area to the existing taxiway network; and
WHEREAS, the construction cost is estimated at $141 , 000. 00,
of which 90o is eligible for FAA entitlement funds, and loo would
be funded by Caltrans on a long-term ( 15-year) loan; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Project could be
completed prior to the fall season of 1991 ; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Airports has recommended that the
City apply for a Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) grant in the amount of $126 , 900. 00 to com-
plete the above Project, and obtain State loan matching funds; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Redding
that said grant and loan be acquired; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that grant and loan requests be
filed as soon as possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that for the construction of
a taxiway approximately 50 feet in width and 1 ,000 foot long which
will connect from the hangar area to the existing taxiway network, i
the City Council of the City of Redding hereby:
1. Authorizes the filing of a preapplication for an FAA
grant in the amount of $126, 900 . 00; and a subsequent application
to Caltrans for State loan matching funds;
2. Authorizes . the City Manager, on behalf of the City of
Redding, to7 execute said FAA preapplication form and all
subsequent FAA and State - applications and documents, including the
Acceptances of Grant/Offer, to obtain the necessary FAA and State
funding to .complete the above Project; and
3 . Authorizes the City Clerk to attest the signature of the
City Manager and to impress the official seal of the City of
Redding on the aforesaid documentation, when appropriate.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Redding on the 19th day of March . 1991, and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Fulton, Moss & Dahl
NOES: 'COUNCIL MEMBERS: None.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Buffum
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MIKE DAHL, Vice Mayor
City of Redding
ATTEST:
ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk
FORM APPROVED:
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ALL A. HAY ity Attorney
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