STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a series of grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement projects for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) at Dallas Love Field (Grant No. TBD, CFDA No. 20.106) in a total amount not to exceed $75,000,000.00 for the Reconstruct of Runway Construction; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000.00 in the FAA AIP Grant-FY 20 Love Field Entitlement and Discretionary Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000.00 in the FAA AIP Grant-FY 20 Love Field Entitlement and Discretionary Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $75,000,000.00 - Financing: Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
As part of the FAA AIP, all large and medium hub airports (Dallas Love Field is considered a medium hub) are apportioned annual grants based on annual passenger enplanements. These grant funds are referred to as Entitlement Grants. Preliminary notification from the FAA indicates that Dallas Love Field’s allocated share of Entitlement Grant Funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 is approximately $2,600,000.00. FAA Entitlement Grant Funds may pay for airfield, taxiway, runway improvement projects and other eligible projects included in the Dallas Love Field Master Plan. Dallas Love Field has consistently received FAA Entitlement Grants on an annual basis.
The FAA has allocated additional FAA Discretionary Grant funds in this year’s FAA disbursement for the high priority runway reconstruction project at Dallas Love Field. Discretionary Grant Funds are issued by the FAA for specific projects as funds become available. FAA Entitlement Grants and Discretionary Grants are expected to be available in April or May 2020. However, Discretionary Grant funding at other airports may suddenly become available and be made available for use on the Reconstruct of Runway 13R-31L Construction Project at Dallas Love Field. Dallas Love Field will manage the project to ensure eligibility and compliance for FAA grant funding. These additional discretionary funds may become available through the Fall of 2021.
Approval of this action to accept the Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Entitlement and Discretionary Grants in advance, enables the Department of Aviation to react quickly and take advantage of any FAA funding opportunities as they become available.
Reconstruct Runway 13R/31L
A project to reconstruct the existing runway. The 2015 Airfield Pavement Condition Survey shows the runway pavement needs to be reconstructed soon. In addition, the existing airfield drainage needs to be upgraded to conform to current standards. This portion of the project will be construction.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 23, 2017, City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation FAA (Grant No. 3-48-0062-053-2017/CFDA No. 20.106) for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement projects for the Airport Improvement Program at Dallas Love Field for the Extension of Taxiway M Design Project and construction for the Runway 18-36 Conversion Project by Resolution No. 17-1364.
On April 25, 2018, City Council authorized a professional services contract with HNTB Corporation for design, planning, engineering and construction document services for the Runway 13R/31L Reconstruction Project at Dallas Love Field by Resolution No. 18-0598.
On May 23, 2018, City Council authorized the application for and acceptance of two grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement projects for the Airport Improvement Program at Dallas Love Field for three projects: Airfield Pavement Evaluation 2018 Project (Grant No. 3-48-0062-054-2018, CFDA No. 20.106) and Rehabilitation of Taxiway B Phase II (Runway 13L to Runway 18-36) Construction Project and Reconstruction of Runway 13R to 31L Design Project (Grant No. 3-48-0062-055-2018, CFDA No. 20.106) by Resolution No. 18-0734.
On November 28, 2018, City Council authorized an amendment to Resolution No. 18-0734, previously approved on May 23, 2018, for the acceptance of three grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement projects for the Airport Improvement Program at Dallas Love Field for three projects: Airfield Pavement Evaluation 2018 Project (Grant No. 3-48-0062-056-2018, CFDA No. 20.106); Rehabilitation of Taxiway B Phase II (Runway 13L to Runway 18-36) Construction Project (Grant No. 3-48-0062-054-2018, CFDA No. 20.106); and Reconstruction of Runway 13R to 31L Design Project (Grant No. 3-48-0062-055-2018, CFDA No. 20.106) by Resolution No. 18-1657.
On June 26, 2019, City Council authorized the application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, FAA for the federal share of the eligible capital improvement projects for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) at Dallas Love Field (Grant No. 3-48-0062-057-2019, CFDA No. 20.106) in a total amount not to exceed $17,000,000.00 for these projects and other eligible projects: Rehabilitation of Taxiway C - Design, Rehabilitation of Taxiway B Phase III - Construction, and Rehabilitation of Taxiway B Phase IV - Construction the execution of the grant agreement by Resolution No. 19-0975.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2020 |
FY 2021 |
Future Years |
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Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds |
$75,000,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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