Res 125-2024 Authorizing Application for DEAAG for SAFB Runway Strobe Light Project 10/01/2024 Resolution No. 125-2024
Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to apply for a
Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) for the
Sheppard Air Force Base (SAFB) Runway 15C/33C Strobe
Light/Control Panel Replacement Project
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls finds it is in the public's best interest to
provide for continued airspace safety for Sheppard AFB military missions, the NATO
partners, and the general public by ensuring compliance with federal military airfield
lighting standards so the strobe lighting sequence of flashing lights (SFL) continues to
provide visual guidance for all landing categories, military and civilian; and
WHEREAS, applying for Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
(DEAAG) funds and coordinating the process among Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls
Chamber of Commerce, and Sheppard Military Affairs Committee (SMAC) will enable
and assist in facilitating Sheppard AFB Runway 15C/33C Strobe Light/Control Panel
Replacement Project timing to align with construction of a much larger $43M Runway
15C/33C renovation project thus reducing downtown in military pilot training; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Acting City Manager to
submit an application to obtain funds from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission (TMPC), out of the Governor's Office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The Acting City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all necessary
documents for the City in order to apply for the 2024 Defense Economic Adjustment
Assistance Grant, through the Governor's Office — TMPC, for funds up to $5 million
related to the Sheppard AFB Runway 15C/33C Strobe Light/Control Panel
Replacement Project helping ensure military aviation safety, maintaining the military
mission, and protecting the general public as a whole.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of October, 2024.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
ait,Lv BC
City Clerk