REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 13, 2016
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative to: execute all implicated documentation for pre-application and application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for federal fiscal years 2017 and 2018 for both Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), as shown in the City's fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget capital improvement plan; accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2017 and FY 2018 projects at both airports including all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the FAA; and apply for and accept of grants and all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for matching funds for FY 2017 and 2018 FAA grants for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached biennial Resolution authorizing the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative to execute all implicated documentation for grants and amendments thereto for both Fresno Airports, from either the Federal Aviation Administration or the California Division of Aeronautics, for FY2017 and FY2018 projects in the City's approved FY2017 budget.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The requested Resolution will allow pre-application, application, acceptance of grants and amendments, and execution of all related documents by the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative of the City for grants which may be offered by the FAA and the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics (State) to both Fresno airports. The FAA is expected to offer 90% funding for Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2017 and 2018. The State offers grants only to FCH, which are 5% of the federal funding amount of eligible project cost. The approved Resolution must be submitted e...
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