SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of the Airport Improvement Program Grant Agreement Between the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; revenue from grant of $6,381,966)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Jim Couillard, PLA, ASLA Parks & Recreation
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has offered the Marion County Airport an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant in the amount of $6,381,966 for Project Number 3-12-0147-009-2024. This grant is intended for the construction of Taxiway Alpha and the installation of lighting at the Marion County Airport. These grant funds are being offered in collaboration with grant funds from the Florida Department of Transportation for the same project, which is being presented as a separate agenda item.
The AIP Grant Agreement must be digitally signed by Marion County’s authorized representative, followed by an attorney’s certification, no later than September 17, 2024.
Attached for review is a copy of the AIP grant agreement. Upon approval by the board, the electronic copy will be routed to Legal and the Chair for digital signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; revenue from grant of $6,381,966
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize Chair to execute the AIP Grant Agreement.
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