2010-079 RES NAMING TXDOT AS AGENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF APPLYING FOR RECEIVING AND AND DISBURSING FUNDS FOR CERTAIN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTSRESOLUTION NO. 2010-079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
NAMING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS ITS
AGENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF APPLYING FOR, RECEIVING AND
DISBURSING ALL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS AND
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRACTS NECESSARY FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISION RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris intends to make certain improvements to Cox Field;
and,
WHEREAS, the general description of the project is described as: "Project - 2011
Runway 17-35 Overlay and Airfield Improvements"; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris intends to request financial assistance from the Texas
Department of Transportation for these improvements; and,
WHEREAS, total project costs are estimated to be $1,675,000, and the City of Paris
will be responsible for 10% of the total project costs currently estimated to be $167,500;
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.
1VOW, 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 Project 2011 Runway 17-35
Overlay and Airfield Improvements as described herein and authorizes the funding of ten
percent (10%) of the total project costs.
Section 3. The City of Paris hereby directs the 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 as shall be necessary and
appropriate for the implementation of Project - 2011 Runway 17-35 Overlay and Airfield
Improvement to Cox Field Airport.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of July, 2010.
liaLrdd, Mayor
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Att ney