SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval of Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution Authorizing the Use of Grant Funds From the Florida Department of Transportation (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $335,886)
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INITIATOR: |
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Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA, Director |
Parks & Recreation |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has offered the Marion County Airport a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) in the amount of $335,886, for Financial Project Number 458143-2-94-01. The grant is intended for the construction of a taxiway connector between the new parallel taxiway and Runway 10-28, which includes the construction of taxiway lighting and directional signs at the Marion County Airport. This grant will provide 80% of the construction costs for the project, with Marion County providing the remaining 20% construction costs as a grant match.
As with previous FDOT grant agreements, a Resolution authorizing the Chairman and Clerk to execute said agreement for the use of grant funds is required as part of the grant approval process. The Resolution will be included in the PTGA as Exhibit D.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; revenue from grant of $335,886.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the chairman and clerk to execute the Public Transportation Grant Agreement and Resolution authorizing the use of grant funds.
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