STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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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) (Grant Nos. 3-48-0062-065-2021, TBD, CFDA No. 20.106) in the amount of $97,859,158.00 and the Texas Department of Transportation - Aviation Division (Grant No. TBD, CFDA No. 20.106) in the amount of $148,000.00 in a total amount of $98,007,158.00 for the federal share of the eligible airport programs and projects for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) within the Dallas Airport System; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $90,936,622.00 in the FAA ARPA - Dallas General Fund, $6,922,536.00 in the FAA ARPA - Dallas Concessions Fund, and $148,000.00 in the TXDOT ARPA - Dallas Executive Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of ARPA Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed $90,936,622.00 in the FAA ARPA - Dallas General Fund, $6,922,536.00 in the FAA ARPA - Dallas Concessions fund and $148,000.00 in the TXDOT ARPA - Dallas Executive Fund; and (4) execution of the ARPA Grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the ARPA Act - Total amount of $98,007,158.00 - Financing: Federal Aviation Administration Grant Funds ($97,859,158.00) and Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Grant Funds ($148,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
In response to the COVID-19 disaster, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020, which provided, in part, relief for airports nationwide. A second round of funding was approved in December 2020 to provide additional relief under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). A third round of funding was...
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