1811RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WEST MEMPHIS
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant application procedures have
recently been revised to require that grant applications submitted be based upon actual bids
~' received; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis Airport Commission has requested bids for planned
improvements including, but not limited to, widening Taxiway "A" and all connecting taxiways
south of the GA ramp to 60 feet; replacing existing direct-bury taxiway lighting in the
construction area with can and conduit installation, also relocating directional signs; and
remarking the runway and repairing Spalding, with bids scheduled to be received and opened on
Apri126, 2005; and
WHEREAS, if approved for grant funding, the FAA will fund ninety-five percent (95%)
of these planned improvements to the West Memphis Municipal Airport and the State of
Arkansas will provide funding for the remaining five percent (5%); and
WHEREAS, FAA grant applications for such improvements must be submitted no later
than April 29, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the West Memphis City Council desires to authorize the Mayor to sign the
FAA grant application based upon the bids to be received and opened on Apri126, 2005, in order
to take full advantage of this funding opportunity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, THAT the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign an
FAA grant application for the planned improvements at the West Memphis Municipal Airport
based upon the bids to be received on April 26, 2005.
ADOPTED this ~ day of April, 2005.
G~ r ~ lLc ~_ / l~z~~
WILLIAM H. JOHN N, MAYOR
~ ATTEST:
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PHILLIP P ~ ,CITY CLERK