STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: June 11, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 6
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant upon receipt from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement project for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at Dallas Love Field (Grant No. TBD, Assistance Listing No. 20.106) in the amount of $6,000,000.00 for the construction of Taxiway Charlie (Taxiway C) Phase 2 Reconstruction Project where the performance period shall be for four years from the date of acceptance; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000.00 in the FY2025 Airport Improvement Program Entitlement & Discretionary Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000.00 in the FY2025 Airport Improvement Program Entitlement & Discretionary Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $6,000,000.00 - Financing: FY2025 Airport Improvement Program Entitlement & Discretionary Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $15 billion in airport infrastructure funding nationally. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety, and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transition connections, and roadway projects.
The Department of Aviation has been notified of an intent to award a grant from Airport Improvement Program funding as part of the BIL to reconstruct Taxiway Charlie (Taxiway C) Phase 2 at Dallas Love Field (DAL) that will preserve and enhance the safety of DAL.
The objective is to fund the reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie (Taxiway C) Phase 2 at DAL. The purpose of the Taxiway C Phase 2 Reconstruction project is to improve airfield operational resiliency, advance Federal Aviation Administration safety standards, and enhance Dallas Love Field sustainability efforts. Additionally, improvements to airfield lighting and stormwater drainage will also be addressed to enhance airfield operations and reduce negative environmental impacts.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 9, 2025, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant upon receipt from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement project for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at Dallas Love Field (Grant No. TBD, Assistance Listing No. 20.106) in the amount of $10,000,000.00 for the construction of Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project where the performance period shall be for four years from the date of acceptance by Resolution No. 25-0562.
On May 28, 2025, the City Council authorized a construction services contract for the demolition, removal, reconstruction, realignment, and rehabilitation of Taxiway Charlie, and for connection taxiways services for the Taxiway Charlie Phase 2 Reconstruction Project at Dallas Love Field by Resolution No. 25-0812.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
FY2025 Airport Improvement Program Entitlement & Discretionary Grant Fund |
$6,000,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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