HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/2017 06G Air Terminal Capital Improvements Agreement with WSDOT Aviation DivisionBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 6.G.
For Meeting of: April 18, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing a grant application with the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WS DOT) Aviation Division for
capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field
SUBMITTED BY: Robert K. Peterson, Airport Director, 509-575-6149
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Airports are vital to Washington State, fueling its economy and providing critical links to the state
and national transportation system. WS DOT Aviation has been charged with the general
supervision over the Airport Aid Grant Program pursuant to RCW 47.68 in which the program
provides crucial financial assistance to public -use airports in the preservation of Washington's
system of airports.
Under RCW 47.68.090, any city, county, airport authority, political subdivision, federally
recognized Indian tribe, public corporation, or person(s) that owns and operates a public -use
airport included in the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) is considered an eligible airport
sponsor and may apply for WS DOT Airport Aid grant funds.
In the event a grant is awarded, the funds will be utilized as a part of the airport's local match to
acquire Snow Removal Equipment, replacement of security vehicle and pedestrian gates, and
rehabilitation of the West General Aviation apron.
ITEM BUDGETED:
Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: """City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution 4/612017 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division for capital
improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field.
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates the Yakima Air Terminal -
McAllister Field in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation
Division has grants available to airports to maintain and improve airport facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field has been notified that grant funds
may be available to maintain and/or improve the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field upon
submission of completed grant applications and satisfaction of certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field completed an Airport Master Plan
Update in 2015, which details a variety of Federal Aviation Administration required capital
improvement projects, including purchasing snow removal equipment, replacement of security
vehicle and pedestrian gates, and rehabilitation of the West General Aviation apron; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds, if awarded, will be utilized to assist with matching local
funds for Federal Aviation Administration grants received for said projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and its
residents to authorize submission of a grant application to the WSDOT Aviation Division for
available funds needed to accomplish the capital improvements, Now, Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized and directed to submit
completed grant applications to the WSDOT Aviation Division to request grant funds
for said projects above at the Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field.
2. If grant funds are awarded, the City Manager shall bring those grant agreements and
contracts necessary to complete the grant transaction to the City Council for
approval.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of April, 2017.
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Kathy Coffey, Mayor