R-2017-02 Improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport

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RESOLUTION 2017-02 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS TO PARTNER WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COMMENCE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; ESTABLISHING THE CITY COMMITMENT TO THE 10% FUNDING MATCH; AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID PROJECTS. WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTE intends to make certain improvements to the La Porte Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS, the general description of the project is described as: a drainage study and engineering/design services and construction for runway, taxiway, and tie down area paving improvements; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTE intends to request financial assistance from the Texas Department of Transportation for these improvements; and WHEREAS, total project cost are estimated to be $2,445,000, and the CITY OF LA PORTE will be responsible for 10% of the total project costs currently estimated to be $244,500; and WHEREAS, the CITY OF LA PORTE names the Texas Department of Transportation 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,that the CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. That the CITY OF LA PORTE hereby directs CORBY ALEXANDER, CITY MANAGER to execute on behalf of the CITY OF LA PORTE, at the appropriate time, and with the appropriate authorizations of this governing body, all contracts and agreements with the State of Texas, represented by the Texas Department of Transportation, and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the implementation of the improvements to the La Porte Municipal Airport. Ali Section 2. That 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 the offices of City of La Porte 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 further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. [Type here]