Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certain Contracts and Agreements Necessary to Implement the Environmental Assessment Project at the McKinney National Airport; and Providing an Effective Date
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Maximize the Development Potential of the McKinney National Airport (3A: Implement initiatives and strategies, including public-private partnerships, to attract and expand corporate and commercial aviation).
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2019
DEPARTMENT: Airport
CONTACT: Ken Carley, Airport Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Resolution authorizes the Texas Department of Transportation to act as agent for the City of McKinney for the purpose of receiving and disbursing all funds for the Environmental Assessment and for the selection of the consultant and administration of contracts necessary for the implementation of the project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Airport Master Plan recommends extending Runway 18/36 approximately 1,500 feet to accommodate future growth. It is necessary to accomplish an Environmental Assessment to understand the potential impacts of the runway extension and to develop a preferred alternative.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Total Project costs are estimated not to exceed $750,000. The City will be responsible for 100% of the total project costs.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A