City of Gainesville - File #: 130220.

• File #: 130220.
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 8/13/2013
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 9/5/2013
• Final action: 9/5/2013
• Title: Acceptance of anticipated US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant #3-12-0028-036-2013 in the amount of $4,661,619 (B) This item seeks City of Gainesville acceptance of an anticipated 2013 US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant to the Gainesville Regional Airport in the amount of $4,661,619 for: 1) Rehabilitation of Taxiway E Pavement Full Length and Width (approximately 7,500’ by 75’); 2) Construction of T/W E Connector to Commercial Apron and Rehabilitation of Taxiway E and R/W 11-29 Edge Lights and Markings; and 3) Removal of Airfield Debris Pile (Wildlife Attractant).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/5/2013	1	City Commission	Adopted (Resolution) and Approved the Recommendation	Pass

Title
Acceptance of anticipated US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant #3-12-0028-036-2013 in the amount of $4,661,619 (B)

This item seeks City of Gainesville acceptance of an anticipated 2013 US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP Grant to the Gainesville Regional Airport in the amount of $4,661,619 for: 1) Rehabilitation of Taxiway E Pavement Full Length and Width (approximately 7,500’ by 75’); 2) Construction of T/W E Connector to Commercial Apron and Rehabilitation of Taxiway E and R/W 11-29 Edge Lights and Markings; and 3) Removal of Airfield Debris Pile (Wildlife Attractant).

Explanation
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority anticipates an offer from the FAA for AIP Grant 3-12-0028-036-2013 in the amount of $4,661,619 at the Gainesville Regional Airport for: 1) Rehabilitation of Taxiway E Pavement Full Length and Width (approximately 7,500’ by 75’); 2) Construction of T/W E Connector to Commercial Apron and Rehabilitation of Taxiway E and R/W 11-29 Edge Lights and Markings; and 3) Removal of Airfield Debris Pile (Wildlife Attractant).

Because the City of Gainesville retains title to the land upon which the Gainesville Regional Airport operates, the City of Gainesville, in addition to the Gainesville Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA), must formally accept all federal grant offers. GACRAA did approve a Resolution (Resolution No. 13-009) accepting and authorizing execution of the anticipated grant offer at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 27, 2013.

Fiscal Note
This US Department of Transportation FAA - AIP anticipated Grant is in the amount of $4,661,619 with proceeds for listed improvements to be received by the Gainesville Regional Airport. There is a GACRAA and State of Florida funding component representing cumulatively approximately 10% of the grant proceeds with no fiscal impact upon the City.

Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) hear a brief presentation regarding this request; and ...