HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-02-R RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-02-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 REGIONAL AIRPORT
COMMISSION.
Whereas,the City Council of the City of Batesville recognizes the need for the project to Rehabilitate
Runway 8-26 and its parallel Taxiway A through FAA Non-Primary Entitlement(NPE)Funds,Airport
Infrastructure Grants(AIG)and multiple State Grants.The Council 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 authorized to sign the applications for
FAA funding; and
Whereas,the FAA is only funding the center 100'of the 150'wide runway rehabilitation,the City Council
of the City of Batesville recognizes the need to fund the rehabilitation of the remaining 50 feet or otherwise
referred to as, `the outside 25 feet'of the runway in order to maintain the width of Runway 8-26 for safety;
and
Therefore,be it resolved that the Airport Commission is directed to seek the additional funding required
through State grants with required matching shares and through additional local funding as required to
complete the total funding package required in the estimated amount of$1,443,430; 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
$5.2 million or less to aid and assist the Batesville Airport Commission to Rehabilitate Runway 8-26 and
Taxiway A. The Mayor and the Airport Commission Chairman is further'authorized to administer the grant
funds for the same project.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE LOTH OF March,2026
APPROVED:
Rick Elum
ATTEST:
(yessica Davis, City Jerk