HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 127-2024RESOLUTION NO. 12 .7 2 0 2 4
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FOR FUNDING OF AN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT UNDER THE BIPARTISAN
INFRASTRUCTURE LAW PROJECT NO. 3-06-0323-029-2024
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT GRANT
FUNDING.
WHEREAS, the City of. Bakersfield has applied for an allocation of funds
through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA); and
WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) approved by the FAA
indicates that funding is tentatively available for an improvement project at the
Bakersfield Municipal Airport pursuant to AIP Project No. 3-06-0323-029-2024; and
WHEREAS, FAA funds will provide 90% of funding for project costs with
general aviation funds providing the 10% local match requirement; and
WHEREAS, this allocation of federal funds is the first step leading to the
issuance of a grant offer; and
WHEREAS, grant funds will be used for the construction and installation of new
Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights; and
WHEREAS, although the initial estimate for this project totals $194,985, the total
cost may be revised as necessary as work commences.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. The City Manager, or his or her designee, is authorized to accept grant
funds and execute the grant agreement or any other necessary documents with
the FAA for AIP Project No. 3-06-0323-029-2024.
Resolution for Funding of an Improvement Project at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
by the following vote:
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COUNCIL MEMBER :'
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APPROVED SEP 112024
By
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By GvYv� LjYGvli� o
ASHLEY MBRANO
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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JULIE DRIMAKIS,(MMC'
City Clerk and- Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
Resolution for Funding of an Improvement Project at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport
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