Submitted By: Matt Grow
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Presentation By: Matt Grow
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Department: Aviation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2023-26 approving an amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) 449858-1-94-01 with the Florida Department of Transportation for design and construction of the north T-hangar access road in the amount of $500,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Economic Hub, Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala International Airport’s existing T-hangar campus is at capacity and unable to accommodate the 40+ people on its waiting list. The Airport proposes to extend a road from near the intersection of SW 67th Ave and SR 40 through the northern section of the airport to provide access to Taxiway B and ultimately Runway 08/26. This road will provide development opportunities to include T-hangars, private hangars, and other aviation and non-aviation businesses.
This supplemental grant will augment the existing grant funding for the design and construction of approximately 3,100 feet of road and associated utilities.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The project is consistent with the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan.
24% of Airport revenue is derived from its T-hangar campus.
The Airport Advisory Board supports this project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FDOT Grant: $500,000 341-050-743-542-69-65010
Airport Match: $125,000 451-027-743-542-69-65010
TOTAL: $600,000
An accompanying budget resolution is provided on the consent portion of this agenda.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for compliance with the City's procurement policies.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with amendments
• Deny
• Table
RESOLUTION 2023-26
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT (PTGA) 449858-1-94-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCALA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH T-HANGAR ACCESS ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000
WHEREAS, the City of Ocala desires to construct a road to accommodate growth at the airport; and
WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvements will accommodate new development adjacent to Runway 8/26; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, the Florida Department of Transportation provided a grant offer of $1,500,000 to participate with the performance of design and construction of the north T-hangar access road; and
WHEREAS, under this Amendment to the PTGA, the City’s matching obligation is $125,000.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, that the City Council President is hereby authorized to make, execute and deliver to the State of Florida Department of Transportation the Amendment to Public Transportation Grant Agreement 449858-1-94-01.
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2023.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs James P. Hilty Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney