Title
An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Amendment No. 6 to State Block Grant Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, granting additional federal funds in the amount of $72,760.00 for land acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport. (PWC 10/23/18)
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Issue/Request:
An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Amendment No. 6 to State Block Grant Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, granting additional federal funds in the amount of $72,760.00 for land acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport.
Key Issues:
• The Commission previously approved funds for Land Acquisition for Runway 18-36.
• The Level of funding originally approved is not sufficient to cover the costs associated with Land Acquisition 18-36.
• The Commission has sufficient funds to increase the grant amount for Land Acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension
• The Commission grants to the sponsor and additional sum to exceed $72,760.00 for Land Acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension.
• The remaining $4,042.00 will be paid with funds from a grant provided under the Commission’s airport aid program.
• Local matching funds of $4,042.00 represents fifty percent (50%) of the estimated local match required for the eligible project costs has already been expended.
• This Amendment shall expire and the Commission shall not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the project unless this grant amendment has been executed by the Sponsor on or before December 31, 2019, or such subsequent date as may be prescribed in writing by the Commission.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move to for a second reading of an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Amendment No. 6 to State Block Grant Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, granting additional federal funds in the amount of $72,760.00 for land acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport.
Background:
The Commission previously approved funds for Land Acquisition for Runway 18-36. The Level of funding originally approved is not sufficient to cover the costs associated with Land Acquisition 18-36.The Commission has additional funds to increase the grant amount for Land Acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension. The Commission grants to the sponsor and additional sum to exceed $72,760.00 for Land Acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension. Local matching funds of $4,042.00 represents fifty percent (50%) of the estimated local match required for the eligible project costs and has already been expended. The remaining $4,042.00 will be paid with funds from a grant provided under the Commission’s airport aid program.
Timeline:
Start: Fall of 2015
Finish: December 31, 2019
Presenter
Dena E. Mezger, P. E., Director of Public Works
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Amendment No. 6 to State Block Grant Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, granting additional federal funds in the amount of $72,760.00 for land acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport.
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: The Public Works Committee voted unanimously 4-0 to recommend to City Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Amendment No. 6 to State Block Grant Agreement by and between the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, granting additional federal funds in the amount of $72,760.00 for land acquisition for Runway 18-36 Extension at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport.