Report Prepared by: Paul Flores, EIT, Assistant Engineer, Engineering Department & Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager & Director of Economic Development
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept $14,451,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration Coronavirus Air, Relief, and Economic Security Act Program for Use on the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project, Project Number CP230060
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to accept CARES Act Funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal project in the amount of $14,451,000 (upon issuance by the Federal Aviation Administration.)
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to accept CARES Act funding from the FAA for use on the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Terminal Replacement Project; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documentation; and,
C. Directing staff to bring the FAA awarded grant to Council for appropriation.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific
findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1109 - Contracts on Public Works, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article IV - Public Works Contracts.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget, Chapter 7, Economic Development and Airport, Airport Goal 5) Continuous Improvement of Facilities and Economic Development, Goal 6) Increase Visitor spending and stays in Merced by becoming a go to community instead of a go ...
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