Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Enterprise Airport
DCM: Bryan Langley
Date: May 2, 2017
SUBJECT
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Consider approval of a resolution specifying the intent of the City of Denton, Texas to designate a 25.630 acre tract out of a 340.469 acre tract previously purchased by the City of Denton in November 2016 for Denton Enterprise Airport use; and providing and effective date. (Denton Enterprise Airport: West Parallel Runway Project (Eagle Farms, Inc. and John Porter Auto Sales, Inc.)
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BACKGROUND
The Denton Enterprise Airport has received grant funding from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division (TxDOT) for the purpose of designing a second runway and other related improvements known as the West Parallel Runway Project. Upon completion of the final design, TxDOT will offer a second grant not to exceed $5.9 million to assist in the construction of the proposed west runway.
Resolution No. R2014-025, accepting a grant from TxDOT for the above stated purposes, was passed and approved by City Council on June 17, 2014. Ordinance No. 2014-304 authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Denton the Airport Project Participation Agreement (“APPA”) with the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT Aviation) relating to certain improvements at the Denton Enterprise Airport, as identified in the APPA, as TxDOT Contract No. 5XXAV003 (the “Agreement”) and to expend funds as provided for in the Agreement.
On September 21, 2016, the acquisition of this 25.630 tract was incorporated into the larger transaction of 340.459 acres authorized by Ordinance 2016-302. This 340.459 acre tract is planned for various municipal purposes including DEC siting, electric substation and transmission line infrastructure, future Loop 288 roadway reservation and runway protection zone for Denton Enterprise Airport.
In order to close out the grant and receive reimbursement for 85% of the funds used to purchase the 25.630 acre tract, the tract must be explicitly dedicated for airport purposes. The smaller, 25.630 acre tract was previously identified by TxDOT and the airport to provide the federally required Runway Safety Area and to manage the runway approach airspace of the proposed west runway.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the proposed Resolution.
2. Not approve the proposed Resolution.
3. Table for future consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the Resolution.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
June 14, 2014, Resolution No. R2014-025, acceptance of TxDOT grant for second runway
September 16, 2014, Ordinance No. 2014-304, authorization to expend funds related to grant
September 21, 2016, Ordinance No. 2016-302, authorization to acquire Eagle Farms/Porter
FISCAL INFORMATION
TxDOT Airport Project Participation Agreement (APPA), a Federally Assisted Airport Development Grant, with the TxDOT will be offered to reimburse the Denton Airport for 85-percent of the acquisition costs, or $345,133.79 of the $416,627.99 purchase price.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Public Infrastructure
Related Goal: 2.5 Develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) based on community needs
EXHIBITS
1. Location Map
2. Site Map
3. Resolution
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Nelson
Director of Transportation/Aviation
Prepared by:
Amy B. Parish
Senior Real Estate Analyst