HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-018 N.C.S. 02/23/2009Resolution No. 2009-018 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION (FAA) GRANT FUNDING FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (AIP) 19, PART A AND PART B, IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,625, AND
RATIFYING APPLICATION SUBMITTAL FOR PART A OF AIP 19
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is eligible for a Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant of $187,625; and,
WHEREAS, it is proposed that this entitlement grant be used to purchase and install an
Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS), which is recommended by the Petaluma
Airport Commission as a key safety feature in providing Airport tenants and visitors access to
weather specific to the Airport; and,
WHEREAS, to accommodate stimulus timelines, the FAA has divided this year's grant
application process into Part A for $65,073, and Part B for $122,552; and,
WHEREAS, application deadline for Part A was January 30, 2009, requiring the City
Manager to sign prior to Council action; and,
WHEREAS, once FAA grant funds are awarded, the City may then apply for matching
grant funds from Caltrans Aviation; and,
WHEREAS, the remaining local match will be identified in the Airport's FY 09/10
budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves application for and acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
grant funding for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) 19; Part A for $65,073, and
Part B for $122,552, totaling $187,625.
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2. Ratifies the City Manager's signature on application for Part A of AIP 19.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City..
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 23`d day of February,
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Qarrett, Glass, 1-larris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor "i'orliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
city
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