HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2017-02 Improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport 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.
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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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 13th day of February 2017.
CITY OIk " E, T• 'AS
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Am ST: APPROVED:
Patrice Fogarty, jecret. •1 -lark T. Askins,City Attorney
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