HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 062519-H - Taxiway Lighting TxDotRESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Georgetown,
Texas, (City) Documenting the City's Support and Acceptance of
a Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
to Fund Improvements to the Medium Intensity Runway Lights
and Related Safety Lighting and Compliance Improvements at
the Georgetown Municipal Airport.
WHEREAS, the City intends to make certain improvements to the Georgetown
Municipal Airport required to improve safety and bring the Airport into compliance with
operating requirements of TxDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration; and
WHEREAS, the general description of the project is described as: "Engineering, design,
and construction for lighting improvements;" and
WHEREAS, the City intends to request financial assistance from TxDOT for these
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for 10% of the total project costs; total project
costs are currently estimated at $1,287,562 for the project, and the City's 10% share is currently
estimated to be $128,756; and
WHEREAS, the City names TxDOT as its agent for the purposes of applying for,
receiving and disbursing all funds for these improvements and for the administration of
contracts necessary for the implementation of these improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Georgetown,
Texas:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements specific sections of the Georgetown Municipal Airport Functional Plan
Element, and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict
with the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it to be in the best
interest of the citizens of Georgetown to approve the Project with TxDOT for parallel
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taxiways, medium intensity runway lights and related safety and compliance
improvements at the Georgetown Municipal Airport.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby directed to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto on behalf of the City, at the appropriate time, and with the appropriate
authorizations of this governing body, all contracts and agreements with the State of
Texas, represented by TxDOT, and such other parties as shall be necessary and
appropriate for the implementation and completion of the improvements to the
Georgetown Municipal Airport.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
Resolved, this L! J C� ay of June, 2019.
Attest:
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City Secretary
Approved a ram:
Charlie McNabb
City Attorney
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By: - 6,&
Dale Ross
Mayor
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