Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO x Department: Airport
AGENDA ITEM:
Title
Commission District(s): 1 and 6
Approval of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) State Block Grant Funding in the amount of $148,000, as part of the Covid-19 pandemic response. There is no cost to the County
Body
Information Contact: Mario A. Evans, Airport Director
Phone Number: 770.936.5440
PURPOSE:
To consider approving federal state block funding in the amount of $148,000 (through the FAA and the Georgia Department of Transportation), as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
To consider authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute the necessary documents.
NEED/IMPACT:
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the County and the Airport will receive $148,000 from the FAA’s state block grant program, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The funding is in the amount of $148,000. The distribution will be provided at a 100% federal share with no local match required.
The funding can be spent immediately to help minimize any adverse impact from the current Covid-19 health emergency.
The County Attorney has not reviewed the grant documents.
Grant documents are in the Office of the Director, DeKalb Peachtree Airport.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is federal state block grant funding to the County and the Airport in the amount of $148,000. There is no cost to the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute the necessary documents…
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Attachments: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
GDOT Letter dated June 29, 2021
PDK ARPA Allocation