SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Accept Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Grant Agreement Amendment (No. 446805-1-94-01) in the amount of $472,235.00 for the Re-mill and Overlay on portions of the Apron Asphalt at Clearwater Airpark 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 the Clearwater Airpark and subsequently approved the First Amendment to the Lease and Property Operating Agreement on March 7, 2024.
On May 18, 2023, Council approved Resolution 23-08 and a Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $2,000,000 for the Re-mill and Overlay on portions of the asphalt at Clearwater Airpark. FDOT is to pay 80% ($1,600,000) with the Airpark Reserves to match 20% ($400,000).
On March 7, 2024, Council approved a proposal and Purchase order to American Infrastructure Development, Inc., of Tampa, Florida for the design and permitting of Clearwater Airpark Re-mill and Overlay (23-0014-AP) in the amount of $316,154.00 pursuant to RFQ 34-23.
The cost of the project is estimated by the Engineer of Record for this project to be closer to $2,530,817. Through our operating agreement with FlyUSA we have approached FDOT and requested an amendment to add $472,235 more funding to the original agreement. FDOT will provide $377,788 (80%) with Airpark Reserves to match $94,447 (20%). FlyUSA has agreed to reimburse the City for their cash match portion of $94,447.
This will bring the total PTGA grant amount to $2,472,235 with FDOT contributing $1,977,788 (80%) and Airpark Reserves to match $494,447 (20%) with FlyUSA to reimburse cash match amount of $94,447 to the City.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
A mid-year budget amendment will provide the creation of a reimbursement revenue account funded at $94,447 and an increase of $377,788 in grant revenues in capital project G2306, Apron Relayment, to fund this project. Any amount above the additionally funded $472,235 will be the responsibility of FlyUSA, via reimbursement to the City.
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.
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
