Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Federal Non-Grant Funds for Aviation-Related Projects (Ordinance S-48455)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to submit applications for non-grant funds to the United States and any of its agencies for aviation-related projects. Further request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all certifications required for the non-grant agreements, enter into agreements with the United States and any of its agencies for the purpose of accepting federal non-grants, and to amend existing agreements. These agreements and amendments may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or appropriate by the City Manager or his designee. Additionally request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
These authorizations will allow the Aviation Department to respond promptly to federal agencies if and when non-grant funds become available on short notice. The transaction agreements or amendments may become available from the Department of Homeland Security or any other federal program. The Aviation Department takes a proactive position in obtaining City Council authorization to accept any non-grant funds awarded by the United States for eligible aviation-related projects.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Aviation Department.