TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Department of Public Works, Airport
REPORT BY: Greg Baer, Airport Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the Airport Manager to Submit an Application and Execute a FAA ARPA Grant
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests authorization for the Airport Manager to submit an application and execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) grant agreement in the amount of $148,000 for costs related to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The ARPA legislation was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and provided approximately $8 billion in funds to be awarded as economic relief to eligible U.S. airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on FAA allocation formulas, the Napa County Airport is eligible for a grant in the amount of $148,000, with no matching funds required. Upon approval of the requested action, the Airport Manager will submit a completed FAA ARPA grant application which is expected to generate a grant offer within a couple of weeks, which the Airport Manager will execute, allowing the airport to take advantage of these funds in a short amount of time.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Revenue source is Federal Funding - Federal Aviation Administration
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
As part of the Federal Government's ARPA legislation, qualifying U.S. airports are eligible to receive grant funds with no match requirements to help offset financial impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. By submitting an application, the Napa County Airport expects to receive $148,000 to be used for operations and maintenance costs.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
None
Consequences if not approved:
The County would not be able to take advantage of thi...
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