Report Prepared by: Martin Pehl, Airport Manager, Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of the Grant Offer for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-06-0152-028-2022, Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration for the Merced Regional Airport, in the Amount of $84,236
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers accepting a $84,236 Airport Improvement Program Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration for use at the Merced Regional Airport.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a grant agreement between Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the City of Merced; and,
B. Approving acceptance of grant funds and increasing the Airport Capital Improvement Fund revenue account 461-1303-321.10-00 in the amount of $84,236 and appropriating the same to account 461-1303-667.65-00; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute all necessary grant documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny the request completely; or
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a future Council meeting (date to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City of Merced adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2022-23.
DISCUSSION
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-06-0152-028-2022 will fund engineering design and develop construction documents to rehabilitate pavement at Merced Yosemite Regional Airport to include the following: Taxiway A with connecting taxiways: ~600,225 square feet; Apron Area: ~53,300 square yards; Terminal Parking Lot: ~7,175 square yards.
The airport’s Pavement Maintenance Management Program recommends crack and slurry sealing to extend the life of the pavement in accordance with FAA Advisory Circulars and policy on the matter. The project includes pavement evaluation, design engineering, bid phase, and construction phase services. All airfield and other pavement markings will be remarked using the existing alignments and orientations.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
Funding for the FAA $84,236 grant requires a 5% local match of $4,434. The match is available within the FY 22/23 adopted budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-06-0152-028-2022