2012-011 RES AUTHORIZING/APPROVING EXECUTION OF AIRPORT PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COX FIELD IMPROVEMENTS

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RESOLUTION N0. 2012-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AIRPORT PROJECT PARTICIPATIOIV AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION AVIATION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT COX FIELD AIRPORT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISION RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Paris intends to make additional improvements to Cox Field, specifically crack sealing Runway 14-32, taxiways A-1, B, C and apron, asphalt overlay of parallel taxiway A and reconstruct headwall and culvert at terminal building; and, WHEREAS, the general description of the project is described as: "Phase II Project - 2012 Runway 14-32 Overlay and Airfield Improvements" as attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, the City of Paris intends to request financial assistance from the Texas Department of Transportation for these improvements; and, WHEREAS, total construction costs for this project are estimated to be $1,507,200.00, the federal financial assistance will pay 90% and the City of Paris will be responsible for 10% of the total project costs currently estimated to be $150,720.00; and, WHEREAS, the City of Paris 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. The City Council supports and accepts Phase II Project 2012 Runway 14-32 Overlay and Airfield Improvements as described herein as Exhibit "A", and authorizes the funding of ten percent (10%) of the total project costs. Section 3. The City of Paris hereby directs the Interim City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Paris, 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 for TxDOT