9.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/04/2021
- Co-Submitter:
- Barney Helmick
- From:
- Stacey Brechler-Knaggs, Grants and Contracts Manager
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Grant Agreement: Grant Agreement between the City of Flagstaff (COF) and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program funding for operational and maintenance expenses directly related to the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the grant agreement in the amount of $1,444,012 for airport operational and maintenance costs.
Executive Summary:
The acceptance of the FAA Grant provides funds for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, combating the spread of pathogens at the airport, and debt service payments. The grant funds may be used for expenses incurred no earlier than January 20, 2020 and ending four (4 years) or (1,460 calendar days) from the date of acceptance.
The FAA encourages airports to spend the funds expeditiously to reduce the adverse impacts of the current public health emergency.
The FAA encourages airports to spend the funds expeditiously to reduce the adverse impacts of the current public health emergency.
Financial Impact:
The funds under the Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) are available at a 100% Federal share and there is no local match required.
Policy Impact:
None
Connection to PBB Key Community Priorities/Objectives & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Safe & Healthy Community
-Ensure the built environment is safe through the use of consistent standards, rules and regulations, and land use practices.
-Promote physical health through providing recreation opportunities, parks, open space & multiple transportation options.
Sustainable, Innovative Infrastructure
-Deliver outstanding services to residents through a healthy, well maintained infrastructure system.
-Provide effective management of and infrastructure for all modes of transportation.
Safe & Healthy Community
-Ensure the built environment is safe through the use of consistent standards, rules and regulations, and land use practices.
-Promote physical health through providing recreation opportunities, parks, open space & multiple transportation options.
Sustainable, Innovative Infrastructure
-Deliver outstanding services to residents through a healthy, well maintained infrastructure system.
-Provide effective management of and infrastructure for all modes of transportation.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No
Options and Alternatives:
- Accept the Grant Agreement and funding to operate and maintain the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
- Do not accept the Grant Agreement and funding.
- Do not accept the Grant Agreement and funding.
Background and History:
This ACRGP Grant is provided in accordance with the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act or “the Act”), Division M of Public Law 116-260, as described below, to provide eligible Sponsors with funding for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, combating the spread of pathogens at the airport, and debt service payments. ACRGP Grant amounts to specific airports are derived by legislative formula (See Division M, Title IV of the Act).
Key Considerations:
The purpose of this ACRGP Grant is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. Funds provided under this ACRGP Grant Agreement must only be used for purposes directly related to the airport. Such purposes can include the reimbursement of an airport’s operational and maintenance expenses or debt service payments in accordance with the limitations prescribed in the Act. ACRGP Grants may be used to reimburse airport operational and maintenance expenses directly related to Flagstaff Pulliam incurred no earlier than January 20, 2020. ACRGP Grants also may be used to reimburse a Sponsor’s payment of debt service where such payments occur on or after December 27, 2020. Funds provided under this ACRGP Grant Agreement will be governed by the same principles that govern “airport revenue.” New airport development projects not directly related to combating the spread of pathogens and approved by the FAA for such purposes, may not be funded with this Grant.
Expanded Options and Alternatives:
To prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus impacts, including support for continuing airport operations.