TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Transportation
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2020
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Howard N. Dashiell
PHONE:
463-4363
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Grant Applications for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Funds to Assist with Operational Expenses for Round Valley Airport and Little River Airport and Authorizing the Director of Transportation to Accept the Grants, if Awarded, and Execute the Grant Agreements and Sign Any Other Necessary Related Documents on Behalf of Mendocino County (Little River and Covelo Areas)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt resolution ratifying the grant applications for Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds to assist with operational expenses for Round Valley Airport and Little River Airport and authorizing the Director of Transportation to accept the grants, if awarded, and execute the grant agreements and sign any other necessary related documents on behalf of Mendocino County (Little River and Covelo Areas); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorized aid to general aviation airports to assist with operational expenses during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Little River Airport is eligible to receive $30,000 in assistance and Round Valley Airport is eligible for $1,000. The funds can be used to cover eligible operational expenses during a four-year period beginning January 20, 2020. Department of Transportation (DOT) has already submitted the applications to the Federal Aviation Administration as they requested airport sponsors submit applications for assistance immediately to help expedite the distribution of funds. DOT is requesting the Board ratify the grant applications for assistance with operational expenses under th...
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