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HomeMy WebLinkAbout971895RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Grant Agreement for Airport Expansion between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and the Federal Aviation Administration, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Grant Agreement for Airport Expansion between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and the Federal Aviation Administration, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 3rd day of September, A.D., 1997. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dale K. Hall to the Board ed: /9P; GI WELD QOUNTY, COLO ADO !Georget. Baxter, Chair EXCUSED ance L. Harbert arbara J. Kirkmeyer W. H Webster 971895 AP0008 U.S. Department of Transportation GRANT AGREEMENT Federal Aviation Administration Part I - Offer Date of Offer: AUG 2 8 1997 Airport: Greeley -Weld County Airport Project Number: 3-08-0028-08 Contract Number: DOT-FA97NM-1047 To: City of Greeley, and County of Weld, Colorado and the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority (herein called the "Sponsor") From: The United States of America (acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, herein called the "FAA") Whereas, the Sponsor has submitted to the FAA a Project Application dated May 19, 1997, for a grant of Federal funds for a project at or associated with the Greeley -Weld County Airport which Project Application, as approved by the FAA, is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and Whereas, the FAA has approved a project for the Airport (herein called the "Project") consisting of the following: Acquire land (Parcels 22, 26, 28, and 29); relocate utilities; site preparation for Runway 16/34 and parallel taxiway, all as more particularly described in the Project Application. FAA Form 5100-37 (7/90) 1 971895 Now therefore, pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C., Subtitle VII, Part B, as amended, and in consideration of (a) the Sponsor's adoption and ratification of the representations and assurances contained in said Project Application and its acceptance of this offer as hereinafter provided, and (b) the benefits to accrue to the United States and the public from the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as herein provided, The Federal Aviation Administration, for and on behalf of the United States, hereby offers and agrees to pay, as the United States share of the allowable costs incurred in accomplishing the Project, 90.00 percent. This Offer is made on and subject to the following terms and conditions: Conditions 1. The maximum obligation of the United States payable under this offer shall be $3,023,742. For the purposes of any future grant amendments which may increase the foregoing maximum obligation of the United States under Title 49, U.S.C., section 47108(b), the following amounts are being specified for this purpose: $-0- for planning $3,023,742 for airport development and noise program implementation 2. The allowable costs of the project shall not include any costs determined by the FAA to be ineligible for consideration as to allowability under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C., subtitle VII, Part B. 3. Payment of the United States share of the allowable project costs will be made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe. Final determination of the United States share will be based upon the final audit of the total amount of allowable project costs and settlement will be made for any upward or downward adjustments to the Federal share of costs. 4. The Sponsor shall carry out and complete the Project without undue delay and in accordance with the terms hereof, and such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe, and agrees to comply with the assurances which were made part of the project application. 5. The FAA reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time prior to its acceptance by the Sponsor. 6. This offer shall expire and the United States shall not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the project unless this offer has been accepted by the Sponsor on or before September 17, 1997, or such subsequent date as may be prescribed in writing by the FAA. 7. The Sponsor shall take all steps, including litigation if necessary, to recover Federal funds spent fraudulently, wastefully, or in violation of Federal antitrust statutes, or misused in any other manner in any project upon which Federal funds have been expended. For the purposes of this grant agreement, the term "Federal funds" means funds however used or disbursed by the Sponsor that were originally paid pursuant to this or any other Federal grant agreement. It shall obtain the approval of the Secretary as to any determination of the amount of the Federal share of such funds. It shall return the recovered Federal share, including funds recovered by settlement, order or judgment, to the Secretary. It shall furnish to the Secretary, upon request, all documents and records pertaining to the determination of the amount of the Federal share or to any settlement, litigation, negotiation, or FAA Form 5100-37 (7/90) 2 971895 other efforts taken to recover such funds. All settlements or other final positions of the sponsor, in court or otherwise, involving the recovery of such Federal share shall be approved in advance by the Secretary. 8. The United States shall not be responsible or liable for damage to property or injury to persons which may arise' from, or be incident to, compliance with this grant agreement. Special Conditions 9. The Sponsor will carry out the project in accordance with policies, standards, and specifications approved by the Secretary including but not limited to the advisory circulars listed in the "Current FAA Advisory Circulars for AIP Projects," dated May 1, 1995, and included in this grant, and in accordance with applicable state policies, standards, and specifications approved by the Secretary. 10. Unless otherwise approved by the FAA, it will not acquire or permit any contractor or subcontractor to acquire any steel or manufactured products produced outside the United States to be used for any project for airport development or noise compatibility for which funds are provided under this grant. The Sponsor will include in every contract a provision implementing this special condition. 11. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the maximum obligation of the United States for this grant agreement may, if requested by the Sponsor and approved by the FAA, be increased as provided in Title 49, U.S.C., Section 47108(b) to cover increased eligible and allowable development project costs. Upon approval of the Sponsor's request for such an increase, FAA will advise the Sponsor by letter of the new grant amount. Issuance of such letter will constitute an amendment to this agreement and the maximum grant obligation of the United States will be adjusted to the amount specified. 12. The Sponsor agrees to request cash drawdowns on the letter of credit only when actually needed for its disbursements and to timely reporting of such disbursements as required. It is understood that failure to adhere to this provision may cause the letter of credit to be revoked. 13. The Sponsor agrees to perform within five years of this grant the airport development which requires this land acquisition, and further agrees not to dispose of the land by sale or lease without prior consent and approval of the Federal Aviation Administration. In the event the land is not used within the five years for the purpose for which it was acquired, the Sponsor will refund the Federal share of acquisition cost or the current fair market value of the land, whichever is greater. 14. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that until the Sponsor has submitted evidence that it has acquired a fee title or such lesser property interest as may be found satisfactory to the FAA in and to Parcels 22, 26, 28, & 29, as shown on the property map attached hereto and identified as Exhibit "A", or any portion thereof for which grant payment is sought, subject to no liens, encumbrances, reservations or exceptions which in the opinion of the FAA might create an undue risk or interference with the use and operation of the airport, the United States will not make nor be obligated to make final payment. 15. By its acceptance hereof the Sponsor covenants and agrees that it will clear Parcels 22, 26, 28, & 29, as shown on Exhibit "A" of any existing structures prior to final payment under the project and that it will not erect nor permit the erection of any permanent structures therein except those required for aids to air navigation or those which may be specifically approved by the FAA. FAA Form 5100-37 (7/901 3 971895 16. It is understood and agreed that adequate property interest for parcels 22, 26, 28, & 29, shall be as determined by the Administrator. It is further understood and agreed that should there be a change in the land interests shown on the Exhibit "A" for parcels 22, 26, 28, & 29, a revised Exhibit "A" shall be submitted as part of the project close-out documentation. 17. The Sponsor agrees to comply with the Assurances attached to this offer which replaces the assurances that accompanied the Application for Federal Assistance. FAA Form 5100-37 (7/90) 4 971895 The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Project Application incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and this Offer and Acceptance shall comprise a Grant Agreement, as provided by Title 49, U.S.C., Subtitle VII, Part B, as amended, constituting the contractual obligations and rights of the United States and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as provided herein. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer. United States of America Federal Aviation Administration cc .--O• - jjj Aa-�"r4anager, Denver Airports District Office^\ Part II - Acceptance The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Executed this (SEAL) Attest: Title: day of 19 . By: Title: CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO See attached signature page Sponsor's Designated Official Representative Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney I Thomas D. Grant acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of Colorado. Further, I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor relating thereto, and fmd that the acceptance thereof by said Sponsor and Sponsor's official representative has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State and Title 49, U.S.C., Subtitle VII, Part B, as amended. In addition, for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor, there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further, it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Dated at Greeley, Co this 4th day of September 1997 Signature of Sponsor's Attorney FAA Form 5100-37 17/901 5 971895 The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Executed this 3rd day pf Se ATTEST: s■ +0 `.: .i :IA the Board 1997 . By: COU1 Y OF WELD, COLORADO ponsor' esignated Official Representative Title: Chair. Board of County Cnmmicgionprs Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney I, Bruce Barker acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of Colorado. Further, I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor relating thereto, and fmd that the acceptance thereof by said Sponsor and Sponsor's official representative has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State and Title 49, U.S.C., Subtitle VII, Part B, as amended. In addition, for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor, there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further, it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Dated at Greeley, CO this 3rd day of September 1991: SigpatureafSponsorsAtt rney FAA Form 5100-37 (7/90) 6 971895 The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Executed this i0 day of Ser 19 ? 2 GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY (SEAL) Attest: Title: 5. -yo c_ /7regA rer By: Title: Sponsor's es>ed O. rcial epresentative Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney I, t /ZFP 0 /l acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of Colorado. Further, I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor relating thereto, and fmd that the acceptance thereof by said Sponsor and Sponsor's official representative has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State and Title 49, U.S.C., Subtitle VII, Part B, as amended. In addition, for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor, there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further, it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Dated at Qli Cu this / day of r 19' Signature of Sponsor's Attorney FAA Form 5100-37 171901 7 971895 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of this day and year first hereinabove written. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: THE CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO By: tt.4 t # Jfl ayor APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: By. City Manager City Attorney AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: By: Director of Fin de FAA Form 5100-37 (7/90) 8 971895 DENVER AIRPORTS DISTRICT OFFICE 26805 E. 68TH. AVE., SUITE 224 DENVER, COLORADO 80249-6361 (303) 342-1250 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION PLEASE READ BEFORE EXECUTING GRANT AUG 2 8 1997 The Honorable Vern Nelson Mayor of Greeley 1000 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Barbara ICirlaneyer, Chair Weld County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dale K. Hall, Chairman Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority P.O. Box 727 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mayor Nelson, Ms. Kirkmeyer, and Mr. Hall: Enclosed are six copies of a grant offer for Airport Improvement Program Project No. 3-08- 0028-08 at the Greeley -Weld County Airport in which $3,023,742 of Federal funds have been obligated to accomplish the development described on page 1 of the grant offer. Please complete Part II (Acceptance) by having the authorized officials execute the last page (s) of the grant offer. Certification by the attorney (s) should be completed following the acceptance and dated on or after the acceptance date. Your normal procedures for accepting documents such as this in accordance with local and state law should be followed, but evidence of such procedure is not required by the Federal Aviation Administration. After execution and certification of the grant agreement, please return three copies to this office. The other copies are for your records. Sincerely, flan . Wiec , Manag Denver Airports District Office Enclosures 971895 C/lfflfV- 1YfIOCOONTY A//IPDH P.O. Box 727• Greeley, CO 80832 970/358-9141 FAX 970/355264? TO: Don Warden Kim Schuett FROM: Mike Reisma Airport Manage SUBJECT: Acceptance of FAA Grant Offer August 26, 1997 The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized its grant offer for the 1997 airport expansion project funding. It is requested that the acceptance of the grant be placed on the Weld County Board of Commissioners Agenda for Wednesday, September 3, 1997. The grant must be executed and returned to FM no later than September 17, 1997. The FAA has included additional monies in its grant offer from that originally budgeted. This results in a higher amount of matching funds required at the local level. The following financial detail is provided concerning this action: TOTAL 1997 PROJECT COST $3,359,713.33 FAA GRANT OFFER $3,023,742.00 SPONSOR MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED $ 335,971.33 1997 CDOT AERONAUTICS GRANT $ 160,000.00 (Matching funds offset) REMAINING MATCHING FUNDS $ *175,971.33 (City and County funded) *CITY SHARE $87,985.66 *COUNTY SHARE $87,985.67 Please call me at 356-9141 with any questions. NOTE: A condition of the CDOT grant was that the matching funds offset to the City and County be budgeted towards the terminal building project. 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