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2001-069-RES ACCEPTING ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (RAMP) GRANT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (RAMP) GRANT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT, TXDOT CONTRACT NO. IMXF6030; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation provides funding for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grants; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, has issued its Grant Award entitled "Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program," TxDOT Project No. AM2001PARIS, in the total amount of $10,000.00, with the City of Paris providing $5,000.00 in matching funds; and, WHEREAS, acceptance of the same requires the execution of Grant Agreement, TxDOT Contract No. lMXF6030, by and between the City of Paris and the Texas Department of Transportation, and it is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of Paris that the City of Paris accept said Grant Award and continue to improve Cox Field Airport; and, WHEREAS, the form of Grant Agreement, TxDOT Contract No. 1MXF6030, attached hereto as Exhibit A, should, in all things, be approved, and the Mayor should be authorized to execute the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the "Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program," TxDOT Project No. AM2001PARIS, in the total amount of $10,000.00, with the City of Paris providing $5,000.00 in matching funds, be, and the same is hereby, accepted. Section 3. That the form of Grant Agreement, TxDOT Contract No. 1MXF6030, attached hereto as Exhibit A, be, and the same is hereby, approved. Section 4. That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, Grant Agreement, TxDOT Contract No. 1MXF6030, under the terms and conditions and in the form shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 2001. ATTEST: .~ ~>...\:..-"iL~~-_. -- ~ Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk ~~< Michael J. Ptie er, or TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT FOR ROUTINE AIRPORT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (State Assisted Airport Routine Maintenance) TxDOT Project No.: AM 2001P ARIS TxDOT CSJ No.: MIOIPARIS TxDOT Contract No.: IMXF6030 Part I - Identification ofthe Project TO: The City of Paris, Texas FROM: The State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation This Grant is made between the Texas Department of Transportation, (hereinafter referred to as the "State"), on behalf of the State of Texas, and the City of Paris, Texas, (hereinafter referred to as the "Sponsor"). This Grant Agreement is entered into between the State and Sponsor shown above, under the authority granted and in compliance with the provisions of the Transportation Code, Chapter 22. The project is for airport maintenance at the Cox Field Airport. Part II - Offer of Financial Assistance 1. For the purposes of this Grant, the annual routine maintenance project cost, Amount A, is estimated as found on Attachment A, Scope of Services, and as found on attached amendments of this Grant. State financial assistance granted will be used solely and exclusively for airport maintenance and other incidental items as approved by the State. Actual work to be performed under this agreement is found on Attachment A, Scope of Services. State financial assistance, Amount B, will be for fifty percent (50%) of the eligible project costs for this project or $30,000.00, which ever is less, per fiscal year and subject to availability of state appropriations. The Sponsor may request the State to provide mowing services, services to be provided at the discretion of the State. However, mowing services will not be eligible for state financial assistance. Sponsor will be responsible for 100% of costs of any mowing services. Page I of 11 AVN4301.DOC (212001) EXHIBIT Al Scope of Services, Attachment A, of this Grant, may be amended, subject to availability of state funds, to include additional approved airport maintenance work. Scope amendments require submittal of an Amended Scope of Services, Attachment A. Services will not be accomplished by the State until receipt of Sponsor's share of project costs. Scope of Services, Attachment A, of this Grant, may be modified by letter from the Sponsor with concurrence of the State if no additional funds are required. 2. The State shall determine fair and eligible project costs for work scope. Sponsor's share of estimated project costs, Amount C, shall be as found on Attachment A and any amendments. It is mutually understood and agreed that if, during the term of this agreement, the State determines that there is an overrun in the estimated annual routine maintenance costs, the State may increase the grant to cover the amount of the overrun within the above stated percentages and subject to the maximum amount of state funding as found in Part II, Item 1, above. The State will not authorize expenditures in excess of the dollar amounts identified in this Agreement and any amendments, without the consent of the Sponsor. 3. Sponsor, by accepting this Grant certifies and, upon request, shall furnish proof to the State that it has sufficient funds to meet its share of the costs. The Sponsor grants to the State the right to audit any books and records of the Sponsor to verifY expended funds. Upon execution of this Agreement and written demand by the State, the Sponsor's financial obligation (Amount C) shall be due in cash and payable in full to the State. State may request the Sponsor's financial obligation in partial payments. Should the Sponsor fail to pay their obligation, either in whole or in part, within 30 days of written demand, the State may exercise its rights under Paragraph V-3. Likewise, should the State be--unwilling or unable to pay its obligation in a timely manner, the failure to pay shall be cpnsidered a breach and the Sponsor may exercise any rights and remedies it has at law or equity. The State shall reimburse or credit the Sponsor, at the financial closure of the project, any excess funds provided by the Sponsor which exceed Sponsor's share (Amount C). 4. The Sponsor specifically agrees that it shall pay any project costs which exceed the amount of financial participation agreed to by the State. It is further agreed that the Sponsor will reimburse the State for any payment or payments made by the State which are in excess of the percentage of financial assistance (Amount B) as stated in Paragraph 11-1. .' 5. Scope of Services may be accomplished by State contracts or through local contracts of Page 2 of \1 AVN4301.DOC (2/2001) the Sponsor as determined appropriate by the State. All local contracts must be approved by the State for scope and reasonable cost. Reimbursement requests for local contracts shall be submitted on fprms provided by the State and payment shall be made for no more than 50% of allowable charges. The State will not participate 10 funding for force account work conducted by the Sponsor. 6. This Grant shall terminate upon completion of the scope of services. The term of this grant may be extended by the execution of an Amendment to the Agreement. Part In - Sponsor Responsibilities 1. In accepting this Grant, the Sponsor guarantees that: a. it will, in the operation of the facility, comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, procedures, covenants and assurances required by the State in connection with this Grant; and b. the Airport or navigational facility which is the subject of this Grant shall be controlled by the Sponsor for a period of at least 20 years; and c. consistent with safety and security requirements, it shall make the airport or air navigational facility available to all types, kinds and classes of aeronautical use without discrimination between such types, kinds and classes and shall provide adequate public access during the period of this Grant; and d. it shall not grant or permit anyone to exercise an exclusive right for the conduct of aeronautical activity on or about an airport landing area. Aeronautical activities include, but are not limited to scheduled airline flights, charter flights, flight instruction, aircraft sales, rental and repair, sale of aviation petroleum products and aerial applications. The landing area consists of runways or landing strips, taxiways, parking aprons, roads, airport lighting and navigational aids; and e. it shall not enter into any agreement nor permit any aircraft to gain direct ground access to the sponsor's airport from private property adjacent to or in the immediate area of the airport. Further, Sponsor shall not allow aircraft direct ground access to private property. Sponsor shall be subject to this prohibition, commonly known as a "tbrough-the-fence operation," unless an exception is granted in writing by the State due to extreme circumstances; and f. it shall not permit non-aeronautical use of airport facilities without prior approval of the State; and g. the Sponsor shall submit to the State annual statements of airport revenues and expenses when requested; and Page 3 of 11 AVN4301.00c (212001) h. all fees collected for the use of the airport shall be reasonable and nondiscriminatory. The proceeds from such fees shall be used solely for the development, operation and maintenance of the airport or navigational facility; and 1. an Airport Fund shall be established by resolution, order or ordinance in the treasury of the Sponsor, or evidence of the prior creation of an existing airport fund or a properly executed copy of the resolution, order, or ordinance creating such a fund, shall be submitted to the State. The fund may be an account as part of another fund, but must be accounted for in such a manner that all revenues, expenses, retained earnings, and balances in the account are discernible from other types of moneys identified in the fund as a whole. All fees, charges, rents, and money from any source derived from airport operations must be deposited in the Airport Fund and shall not be diverted to the general revenue fund or any other revenue fund of the Sponsor. All expenditures from the Airport Fund shall be solely for airport purposes. Sponsor shall be ineligible for a subsequent grant or loan by the State unless, prior to such subsequent approval of a grant or loan, Sponsor has complied with the requirements of this subparagraph; and j. the Sponsor shall operate runway lighting at least at low intensity from sunset to sunrise; and k. insofar as it is reasonable and within its power, Sponsor shall adopt and enforce zoning regulations to restrict the height of structures and use of land adjacent to or in the immediate vicinity of the airport to heights and activities compatible with normal airport operations as provided in Tex. Loc. Govt. Code Ann. Sections 241.001 et seq. (Vernon and Vernon Supp.). Sponsor shall also acquire and retain avigation easements or other property interests in or rights to use of land or airspace, unless sponsor can show that acquisition and retention of such interest will be impractical or will result in undue hardship to Sponsor. Sponsor shall be ineligible for a subsequent grant or loan by the State unless Sponsor has, prior to subsequent approval of a grant or loan, adopted and passed an airport hazard zQning ordinance or order approved by the State. 2. The Sponsor, to the extent of its legal authority to do so, shall save harmless the State, the State's agents, employees or contractors from all claims and liability due to activities of the Sponsor, the Sponsor's agents or employees performed under this agreement. The Sponsor, to the extent of its legal authority to do so, shall also save harmless the State, the State's agents, employees or contractors from any and all expenses, including attorney fees which might be incurred by the State in litigation or otherwise resisting claim or liabilities which might be imposed on the State as the result of those activities by the Sponsor, the Sponsor's agents or employees. 3. . The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of this Grant shall be evidenced by execution of this Grant by the Sponsor. The Grant shall comprise a Page 4 of 11 AVN4301.00c (212001) contract, constituting the obligations and rights of the State of Texas and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the project and the operation and maintenance of the airport. If it becomes unreasonable or impractical to complete the project, the State may void this agreement and release the Sponsor from any further obligation of project costs. 4. Upon entering into this Grant, Sponsor agrees to name an individual, as the Sponsor's Authorized Representative, who shall be the State's contact with regard to this project. The Representative shall have the authority to make approvals and disapproval's, and coordinate schedule for work items as required on behalf of the Sponsor. 5. Sponsor shall request reimbursement of eligible project costs on forms provided by the State. The reimbursement request will be submitted no more than once a month. PART IV - Nomination of the Agent I. The Sponsor designates the State as the party to receive and disburse all funds used, or to be used, in payment of the costs of the project, or in reimbursement to either of the parties for costs incurred. 2. The State shall, for all purposes in connection with the project identified above, be the Agent of the Sponsor. The Sponsor grants the State a power of attorney to act as its agent to perform the following services: a. accept, receive, and deposit with the State any and all project funds granted, allowed, and paid or made available by the Sponsor, the State of Texas, or any other entity; b. enter into contracts as necessary for execution of scope of services; c. if,State enters into a contract as Agent: exercise supervision and direction of the project work as the State reasonably finds appropriate. Where there is an irreconcilable conflict or difference of opinion, judgment, order or direction between the State and the Sponsor or any service provider, the State shall issue a written order which shall prevail and be controlling; d. receive, review, approve and pay invoices and payment requests for services and materials supplied in accordance with the State approved contracts; e. obtain an audit as may be required by state regulations; f. reirnburse sponsor for approved contract maintenance costs no more than once a month. Page 5 of 11 AVN4301.DOC (212001) PART V - Recitals 1. This Grant is executed for the sole benefit of the contracting parties and is not intended or executed for the direct or incidental benefit of any third party. 2. It is the intent of this grant to not supplant local funds normally utilized for airport maintenance, and that any state financial assistance offered under this grant be in addition to those local funds normally dedicated for airport maintenance. 3. This Grant is subject to the applicable provisions of the Transportation Code, Chapters 21 and 22, and the Airport Zoning Act, Tex. Loc. Govt. Code Ann. Sections 241.001 et seq. (Vernon and Vernon Supp.). Failure to comply with the terms of this Grant or with the rules and statutes shall be considered a breach of this contract and will allow the State to pursue the remedies for breach as stated below. a. Of primary importance to the State is compliance with the terms and conditions of this Grant. 1f, however, after all reasonable attempts to require compliance have failed, the State finds that the Sponsor is unwilling and/or unable to comply with any of the terms of this Grant, the State, may pursue any of the following remedies: (1) require a refund of any financial assistance money expended pursuant to this Grant, (2) deny Sponsor's future requests for aid, (3) request the Attorney General to bring suit seeking reimbursement of any financial assistance money expended on the project pursuant to this Grant, provided however, these remedies shall not limit the State's authority to enforce its rules, regulations or orders as otherwise provided by law, (4) declare this Grant null and void, or (5) any other remedy available at law or in equity. b. Venue for resolution by a court of competent jurisdiction of any dispute arising under the terms of this Grant, or for enforcement of any of the provisions of this Grant, is specifically set by Grant of the parties in Travis County, Texas. 4. The State reserves the right to amend or withdraw this Grant at any time prior to acceptanc.e by the Sponsor. The acceptance period cannot be greater than 30 days after issuance unless extended by the State. 5. This Grant constitutes the full and total understanding of the parties concerning their rights and responsibilities in regard to this project and shall not be modified, amended, rescinded or revoked unless such modification, amendment, rescission or revocation is agreed to by both parties in writing and executed by both parties. 6. All commitments by the Sponsor and the State are subject to constitutional and statutory limitations and restrictions binding upon the Sponsor and the State (including Sections 5 and 7 of Article 11 of the Texas Constitution, if applicable) and to the availability of fu.uds which lawfully may be applied. Page 6 of 11 A VN430l.DOC (212001) Part VI - Acceptances Sponsor The City of Paris, Texas, does ratify and adopt all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, agreements, and all terms and conditions ofthis Grant. Executed this day of ,2001. City of Paris, Texas Sponsor Witness Signature Sponsor Signature Witness Title Sponsor Title Certificate of Attorney 1, , acting as attorney for Texas, do certify that I have fully examined the Grant and the proceedings taken by the Sponsor relating to the acceptance of the Grant, and find that the manner of acceptance and execution of the Grant by the Sponsor, is in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas: , Texas, this day of ,2001. Dated at Witness Signature Attorney's Signature Witness Title ... Page 7 of 11 AVN4301.00c (212001) Acceptance of the State Executed by and approved for the Texas Transportation Commission for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies or work programs and grants heretofore approved and authorized by the Texas Transportation Commission. STATE OF TEXAS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By: Date: Page 8 of 11 AVN4301.00c (212001) Attachment A Scope of Services TxDOT CSJ No.:MlOlPARIS PAVEMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANC PAVEMENT MARKINGS GRADINGIDRAINAGE MISCELLANEOUS - Security Cameras MISCELLANEOUS - Painting of Hangar H $5,350.00 $2,675.00 $2,675.00 $4,650.00 $2,325.00 $2,325.00 MOWING Total $10,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Accepted by: City of Paris, Texas Signature Date: Notes: (explanations of any specifications or variances as needed for above scope items) City to procure services for the above work items. State will reimburse 50% of actual eligible costs. -. Page 9 of 11 " AVN4301.DOC (212001) CERTIFICATION OF AIRPORT FUND TxDOT CSJ No.: MlOlPARlS The City of Paris does certify that an Airport Fund has been established for the Sponsor, and that all fees, charges, rents, and money from any source derived from airport operations will be- deposited for the benefit of the Airport Fund and will not be diverted for other general revenue fund expenditures or any other special fund of the Sponsor and that all expenditures from the Fund will be solely for airport purposes. The fund may be an account as part of another fund, but must be accounted for in such a manner that all revenues, expenses, retained earnings, and balances in the account are discernible from other types of moneys identified in the fund as a whole. The City of Paris, Texas (Sponsor) By: Title: Date: Page 10 of 11 AVN4301.00c (212001) '. DESIGNATION OF SPONSOR'S AUTHOR1ZED REPRESENTATIVE TxDOT CSJ Number: MlOlPARIS !, (Name) with the City of Paris designate (Title) (Name, Title) as the Sponsor's authorized representative, who shall have the authority to make approvals and disapprovals as required on behalf of the Sponsor. City of Paris, Texas (Sponsor) By: Title: Date: DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE Mailing Address': Overnight Mailing Address: Telephone/Fax Number: Page 11 of 11 A VN430l.DOC (212001)