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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving the 2020 CARES Act Grant Offer for the Ames Municipal Airport RESOLUTION NO.20-201 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2020 CARES ACT GRANT OFFER FOR THE AMES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, as announced by the US Secretary of Transportation on April 14, 2020, the Ames Municipal Airport was identified as receiving funds under the Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security Act(Public Law 116-136); and, WHEREAS, these funds are meant to assist airports in addressing the COVID-19 public health emergency and the resulting negative economic impacts;and, WHEREAS, funds for airports were allocated based on a national formula-based calculation,which resulted in the Ames Municipal Airport receiving$69,000 in Federal assistance; and, WHEREAS,eligible items include any airport expenses for a four-year period retroactively beginning January 20,2020 through January 2024; and, WHEREAS,on April 20,2020,the City of Ames received the grant offer by email for the$69,000,and information on this program is continuously evolving; and, WHEREAS, it is the understanding of staff that the $69,000 can be used for any purpose for which airport revenues may be lawfully used per the FAA's"Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues(Revenue Use Policy),"64 Federal Register 7696(64 FR 7696),as amended by 78 Federal Register 55330(78 FR 55330); and, WHEREAS,because this is a program that is meant to provide expedited relief,staff plans to work with our Fixed Based Operator (FBO), Central Iowa Air Service, to put together a prioritized list of airport maintenance projects or other operational needs; and, WHEREAS,reimbursement for this Grant will occur through the FAA's normal web portal system,and in order to facilitate the quick response desired as part of this program,the City Council can delegate to staff the ability to accept the Grant and to develop a list of eligible items that will be in the best interest of the Ames Municipal Airport. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the 2020 CARES Act Grant offer for the Ames Municipal Airport in the amount of$69,000,is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 28t"day of April,2020. �� Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila,Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Martin Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher,Corrieri,Gartin,Junck,Martin Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28'day of April,2020.