R-2016-16 Resolution Authorizing Purchase of AWOS System for the La Porte Municipal Airport

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RESOLUTION NO_ 2016 - 16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF AWOS SYSTEM FOR THE LA PORTS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT THROUGH MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM WITH TEXAS E>EPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; FINING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; ANr> SETTING AN EFFECTIVE E>^ -FE THEREOF. WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS desires to install an automated weather observing system (AWOS) at the La Porte Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated to be $200,000.00; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS hereby offers 251/'. of project costs to match 759/. state funds, currently estimated to Be $50,000.00 in local funds; and WHEREAS, local funds will be available to meet project expenditures; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS agrees to operate and maintain the installed automated weather observing system for the useful life of the asset; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS intends to request financial assistance from the Texas [Department of Transportation for installation of the automated weather observing system for these improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE -SOL -VEE) BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, THAT: SECTION 1_ The findings and recitations set out in the preamble to this Resolution are found to be true and correct and that they are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of La Porte and made at part hereof for all purposes. SECTION 2_ That the CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS hereby directs the City Manager to execute on behalf of the CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS, at the appropriate time, and with the appropriate authorizations of this governing body, all contracts and agreements with the Texas E)epartment of Transportation, and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the implementation of the improvements to the La Porte Municipal Airport. SECTION 3_ The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon_ The City Council