Title
Acceptance of FAA AIP Grant No. 3-12-0028-048-2021 in the amount of $2,140,265 from the US Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (B)
Explanation
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) has received a grant offer from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an FAA AIP Grant No. 3-12-0028-048-2021 in an amount of $2,140,265 to provide design services associated with the rehabilitation of Taxiway A, the General Aviation Apron, and an extension to Taxiway E and the acquisition of an airfield lighting control system.
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.
GACRAA on May 27, 2021, adopted Resolution No. 21-019, which accepted and authorized execution of the grant offer.
Strategic Connection
Goal 4: Resilient Local Economy
Fiscal Note
This grant offer from FAA is 100% funded by federal funds for all eligible project costs and the Gainesville Regional Airport implements the proceeds of the grant consistent with all applicable grant assurances as outlined in the Airport CEO’s letter dated July 22, 2021.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the resolution.