HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2016-16 Resolution Authorizing Purchase of AWOS System for the La Porte Municipal AirportRESOLUTION 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
further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, on this the *1- day of
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Patrice Fogarty
City Secretary
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Assistant City Attorney