Title
Acceptance of Airports Rescue Grant Program (ACRGP) Grant No. 3-12-0028-049-2021 in the amount of $3,547,689 (B)
Explanation
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) received an offer from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an Airport Coronavirus Rescue Grant Program (ACRGP) Grant No. 3-12-0028-049-2021 in an amount of $3,547,689 as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency. GACRAA submitted to the FAA an Airport Rescue Grant Program application dated July 22, 2021, and provided a copy to the City of Gainesville. 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.
Normally, GACRAA would adopt a corresponding Resolution prior to consideration by the City Commission; however, due to a timeliness consideration in this case it is anticipated that GACRAA will adopt Resolution No. 21-023 on August 26, 2021, at its regularly scheduled meeting following the City Commission.
Strategic Connection
Goal 4: Resilient Local Economy
Fiscal Note
FAA ACRGP grants do not require a local match 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 August 6, 2021.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the resolution.