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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.D.
For Meeting of: March 3, 2020

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
SUBMITTED BY:Robert Peterson, Airport Director, 509-575-6149
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is currently accepting applications for the second round of 2019-2021 Airport Aid Program grants.  WSDOT anticipates providing approximately $1.3 million to airports who have previously submitted their capital projects through the Statewide Capital Improvement Program.  Projects submitted within this program include Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field's  Runway 9/27 High Intensity Runway Edge Lights, asphalt maintenance, and relocation of Runway 9 windsock.  Additionally, the aircraft apron adjacent to McAllister Museum requires asphalt repairs to include cracksealing in order to preserve the pavement.  If grant funds were awarded, they will be utilized as a portion of the airport's local match to be leveraged with the Federal Aviation Administration grant program.  Total requested funds are $79,657.71. 

 

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution2/12/2020Resolution
Grant Application2/10/2020Backup Material