HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-05-R RESOLUTION 2025-04-05-R
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION (FAA) ON BEHALF OF THE BATESVILLE REGIONALAIRPORT
COMMISSION.
Whereas,the Batesville Regional Airport is in need of the design of a project(including a
geotechnical study) improving the pavement and supporting layers beneath Runway 8-26, parallel
Taxiway A and Stub Taxiways; and
Whereas,the City Council of the City of Batesville recognizes the need for the project, concurs its
importance, and supports the Batesville Airport Commission in its efforts to proceed with the
same; and
Therefore, be it resolved,that the Mayor of the City of Batesville is hereby authorized to sign the
application for FAA funding; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor of the City of Batesville and the City Attorney are hereby
authorized to sign the Grant Agreement with the FAA for purposes of securing grant funds in the
amount of$299,000.00 or less to aid and assist the Batesville Regional Airport Commission in
getting a Geotechnical Study and the design for next year's runway/taxiway infrastructure project.
The Mayor and the Commission Chairman is further authorized to administer the grant funds for
the same project.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 22"d of A ril, 2025
APPROVED:
4�:�45 i &A A
Rick Elumbau
ATTEST:
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