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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JULY 25, 2007 ADDED STARTER
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FEDERAL GRANT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR THE AIRPORT MASTER
PLAN PROCESS
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Department of Aviation
ADDED STARTER — NOTIFIED BY FAA 7/25/07
SUMMARY
Each year the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) receives federal grants under the
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The Airport
received approval from City Council to accept AIP 42 in an amount not to exceed
$350,000 on May 2, 2007 (A5478, MO 8036) for the Airport Master Plan. The FAA
notified the Airport July 25, 2007 that the Master Plan grant will be greater than the
amount previously approved by City Council. The grant must be accepted during August
when it is offered by the FAA.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Minute Order No. authorizing the City manager to accept
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant, for a total amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 for the Airport Master Plan process.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 the FAA notified the Airport that the discretionary grant for the
Airport Master Plan will be offered in yet to be determined amount not to exceed
$1,000,000. On May 2, 2007 City Council approved AIP 42 for the Master Plan in an
amount not to exceed $350,000. The maximum grant amount needs to be increased per
City Council Staff Report
(July 25, 2007 -- Page 2)
(Master Plan Grant Acceptance)
the information received today.
The grant for the Airport Master Plan is consistent with the Airport Capital Improvement
Program (ACIP). Once a grant offer is made, the airport must be able to act promptly to
ensure timely acceptance of the grant. Staff is bringing this action forward for adoption in
anticipation of receiving the FAA Master Plan grant during the month of August.
FISCAL IMPACT: IFinance Director Review:
The FAA grant will fund 95% of eligible project costs, the remaining 5% will be funded
from the airport's fund balance. The Master Plan grant (AIP 42) has been included in the
Fiscal Year 2007/2008 budget at the previously anticipated amount.
David H. Ready, City ger Craig Tom , Interim Director of Aviation
Attachments:
Minute Order
MINUTE ORDER NO.
ACCEPT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
GRANT, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,000,000 FOR THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN PROCESS.
I, James Thompson, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
this Minute Order authorizing the City Manager to accept Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Grant for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the
Airport Master Plan process was adopted by the City Council of the City of Palm
Springs, California, in a meeting thereof held on the twenty fifth day of July, 2007
James Thompson, City Clerk
City Council Action Summary
May 2, 2007
Page 4
2.J, RESIGNATION OF MERLE C. MILLER FROM THE PUBLIC ARTS
COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Accept with regret the resignation of Merle C. Miller from the Public
Arts Commission; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy and to
provide for the City Council to fill the vacancy during the 2007 annual recruitment
process. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. MID-TERM VACANCY ON THE PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION:
ACTION: 1) Declare with regret and sorrow a mid-term vacancy due to the
sudden death of A.D. Kessler; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of
Vacancy and to provide for the City Council to fill the vacancy during the 2007
annual recruitment process. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 11.7 ANNUAL LEAVE
USAGE TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES
ARE SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE SAFETY UNIT:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8034, Approving a side letter of agreement
to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palm Springs Fire Safety
Unit (PSFSU) for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009, amending
Article 11.7, annual leave usage to provide that no more than four shift
employees are scheduled off; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5364. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT, AMENDING ARTICLE 17 ANNUAL LEAVE
TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN FOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES ARE
SCHEDULED OFF, TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
AND THE PALM SPRINGS FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8035, Approving a side letter of agreement
to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Palm Springs Fire
Management Association (PSFMA) for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30,
2009, amending Article 17, annual leave to provide that no more than four shift
employees are scheduled off; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents. A5428. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. ACCEPT GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION IN
THE AMOUNTS OF 11,500,000 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEXT AIRFIELD
PROJECT AND $350,000 FOR THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS:
ACTION: 1) Adopt Minute Order No. 8036, Accepting Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-06-0181-41 (AIP 41) for a total amount not to
exceed $1,500,000 for the design of the next airfield project and Grant No. 3-06-
0181-42 (AIP 42) for a total amount not to exceed $350,000 for the Master Plan;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. A5477.
A5478. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.