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Acceptance of US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant # 3-12-0028-030-2009
This item seeks the City of Gainesville acceptance of a 2009 US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant to the Gainesville Regional Airport in the amount estimated at up to $1,392,008 for following projects at the Gainesville Regional Airport: Conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessment, Complete Interim ALP Update, Acquire AOA/Runway Sweeper, Rehabilitate Portion of Commercial Apron (Up to 16,840 sq. yds.), Replace and Improve up to 30,200 l.f. of Perimeter Fencing.
Explanation
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) has endorsed applying for FAA funding for the following projects at the Gainesville Regional Airport: Conduct Wildlife Hazard Assessment, , Complete Interim ALP Update, Acquire AOA/Runway Sweeper, Rehabilitate Portion of Commercial Apron (Up to 16,840 sq. yds.), Replace and Improve up to 30,200 linear feet. of Perimeter Fencing.
It is anticipated that the US Department of Transportation will make a grant offer to the Gainesville Regional Airport for the aforementioned projects based on an AIP Project Application submitted on July 30, 2009.
The anticipated Grant Offer will consist of fiscal year 2009 entitlement and possible discretionary funds from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is currently anticipated to be up to $1,392,008 to include reimbursement of $191,567.50 previously approved Taxiway A-1 and B Rehabilitation work completed by GACRAA. On July 30, GACRAA adopted its Resolution 09-032 accepting the aforementioned anticipated grant offer.
Because the City of Gainesville retains title to the land upon which Gainesville Regional Airport operates, the City of Gainesville, in addition to GACRAA, must formally accept all federal grant offers.
The City Attorney's Office has noted that there are concerns regarding the fact that the Gumroot Swamp Park property continues to be listed upon the FAA approved Airport Layout Map and advises that this property should not be subject to FAA jurisdiction and control. City staff has suggested to Airport staff that the subject property should be removed from the Airport Layout Map in order to avoid any further restriction on the use of the land by the FAA to the disadvantage of the City.
Fiscal Note
This US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant is in the amount of estimated at up to$1,392,008 with proceeds for the listed improvements to be received by the Gainesville Regional Airport.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) hear a brief presentation from staff regarding this request; 2) direct City staff to continue to work with the FAA to remove the Gumroot Swamp Park property from the FAA approved Airport Layout Map; and 3) adopt the proposed 2009 FAA - AIP Grant Resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to execute said Grant Agreement and the City Clerk to certify said Grant Agreement.