Ord 35-2025 Apply & Accept Grant Funding for Design & Construction of Emergency Access Rd & Gate at SAFB 07/01/2025 Ordinance No. 35-2025
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept grant
funding in an amount up to $3,766,000 from the Office of Local
Defense Community Cooperation for design and construction of an
emergency access road and gate serving Sheppard Air Force Base
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to support the readiness and
resilience of both Sheppard Air Force Base and the surrounding community; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide and expand upon roadway access for first
responders both entering and leaving Sheppard Air Force Base; and,
WHEREAS, possible funding for such a roadway project may be available from the
Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation will provide a
letter of support for this grant application which includes a commitment to provide local
matching funds if the grant application is approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents, in forms approved by
the City Attorney, necessary to pursue, apply for, and accept Office of Local Defense
Community Cooperation grant funds up to $3,766,000 for design and construction of a
road and gate serving SAFB.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of July, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
am,BC
City Clerk