HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-629ORDINANCE NO. 25-629
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, A TEXAS HOME-RULE MUNiCIPAL
CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION (“FAA”), ADMINISTERED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (“TxDOT”) RELATING TO AN
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (“IIJA”) GRANT FOR
ENGNEERING EVALUATION FOR THE AIRPORT TAXIWAY REHABILITATION
PRIORITIZATION PROJECT WITH THE CITY RESPONSIBLE FOR UP TO TEN
PERCENT OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS; REQUIRtNG THE CITY TO PROVIDE
$5,320.00 1N CONTRIBUTORY FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT AT THE DENTON
ENTERPRISE AIRPORT FOR AN ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST OF
$53,200.00; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton (“City”) intends to engage professional services to
conduct a Taxiway Rehabilitation Prioritization Report at the Denton Enterprise Airport
(“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the general purpose of the report is to identify and prioritize
rehabilitation needs for various pavement sections not typically eligible for higher priority
FAA funding, ensuring long-term functionality and safety at the Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to utilize the FY 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act (“IIJA”) grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), administered by
the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”), for this approved purpose; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the Taxiway Rehabilitation Prioritization
Report is $53,200.00, with the City of Denton responsible for up to ten percent of the cost,
amounting to $5,320.00 in contributory funds; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2022 lIJA grant for Denton Enterprise Airport originally totaled
$763,000.00, and this allocation represents the final use of remaining funds from the 2022
grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton designates TxDOT as its agent for the purposes of
applying for, receiving, and disbursing all funds for these improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires the City Manager, or their designee, to execute
on behalf of the City of Denton all contracts and related documents with the State of Texas,
represented by TxDOT, and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the
implementation of the improvements at Denton Enterprise Airport and to take all such further
action necessary to accomplish the Project: NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings and recitals contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference as true and as if fully set forth in the body of this ordinance.
SECTION 2. The City hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to
execute on behalf of the City all contracts and related documents with the State of Texas,
represented by TxDOT, for the financial assistance and implementation of the Project at the
Denton Enterprise Airport including the Designation of Sponsor form attached hereto.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or their designee, is further authorized to carry out all
duties and responsibilities to be performed by the City under the offer for the completion of
the Project, including, but not limited to, the expenditure of funds.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
The motion to approve this ordinance was made by Brandon Chase McGee and seconded by
Vicki Byrd.
The ordinance was passed and approved by the following vote [ 7 – 0 ] :
Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:
Vicki Byrd, District 1 :
Brian Beck, District 2:
Paul Meltzer, District 3 :
Joe Holland, District 4:
Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 :
Jill Jester, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of May, 2025.
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ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
MACK REINWAND. CITY ATTORNEY
Digitally signed by Susan
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