SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Accept Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Grant Agreement Amendment (No. 453898-1-94-01) in the amount of $1,100,000.00 for the Parking Lot Expansion and Rehabilitation at Clearwater Executive Airport and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On January 12, 2023, City Council approved the Lease and Property Operating Agreement (Operating Agreement) with FlyUSA to manage Clearwater Executive Airport and subsequently approved the First Amendment to the Lease and Property Operating Agreement on March 7, 2024.
On February 15, 2024, Council approved Resolution 24-01 and a Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $800,000.00 for the Parking Lot Expansion and Rehabilitation at Clearwater Executive Airport. FDOT is to pay 80% ($640,000.00) with the Airport Reserves to match 20% ($160,000.00) and FlyUSA to reimburse the local match amount.
On September 4, 2024, Council approved a proposal and Purchase order to American Infrastructure Development, Inc., of Tampa, Florida for Design Services for Airport Renovations (23-0013-AP) in the amount of $432,400.50 pursuant to RFQ 17-24.
This will bring the total PTGA grant amount to $1,900,000.00 with FDOT contributing $1,520,000.00 (80%) and Airpark Reserves to match $380,000.00 (20%) with FlyUSA to reimburse local match amount.
This increase is the result of increased site work and the installation of a temporary modular trailer for relocation of Fixed Base Operator operations during construction of the new terminal building.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A first quarter budget amendment will increase capital project 302-G2307, Aviation Operations Center, by $1,100,000.00, recognizing grant funding of $880,000.00 and reimbursement revenues of $220,000.00.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
