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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 4.G.
For Meeting of: May 18, 2021

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 K. 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 East General Aviation Apron project.  Additionally, the airport is seeking grant funding to assist with runway and taxiway maintenance to conduct necessary crack sealing.  If grant funds are 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 $194,668.70. 

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
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ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution4/28/2021Resolution
Grant Application4/28/2021Backup Material