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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08122003 - C.18 r {,f TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: MAURICE M. SHIU, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Costa DATE: AUGUST 12, 2003 ` °' el Q u n ty SUBJECT: Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Caltrans grant money to conduct an Airport Master Plan,Business Plan, and Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise Study at Buchanan Field:Airport,Pacheco Area. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION i, Recommended Action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE. the Chair, Board of Supervisors or his designee to sign a Statement of Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)and Caltrans grant money in the amount of$982,000 to conduct an Airport Master flan,Business Plan,and Federal Aviation Regulation part 154 Noise Study;at Buchanan. Field Airport, Pacheco area. (90% FAA., 4.5% Caltrans, and. 5.5% Airport Enterprise Fund) (District IV). Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: -"RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE ✓XPPROVE NITER SIGNATURE S : ' ACTION OF BOA b AUGUST 1.2, 2403�PPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER SEE LIST OF S � S ATTAaIED- VOTE OF SUPERVISORS XX UNANIMOUS(ABSENT tiONE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: T hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the.Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Orig.Div:BFA ATTESTED: AUGUST 12,_ 2003 Contact: Keith Freitas(6-5722) JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County cc: Administrator By ,Deputy SUBJECT: Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Caltrans grant money to conduct an Airport Master Plan, Business Plan, and Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 :noise Study at Buchanan Field Airport,Pacheco area BATE: August 12,2003 PAGE: 2 11. Fiscal Impact: There will be no direct costs to the County's General Fund. The total cast to complete the Airport Master Plan,Business Plan and FAR Part 150 Noise Study is estimated at$1,040,000. The FAA grant amount will total approximately $936,000 or 90% of the total project. The Caltrans grant amount will total approximately$46,800. The remaining amount,which totals approximately$57,200 will be funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund. 111. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: On October 9,2001;the Board of Supervisors directed Public Works staff to submit an Airport Improvement Program grant application to the FAA and Caltrans to conduct an Airport Master Plan,Business Plan and FAR Part 150:poise Study at Buchanan Field Airport. Due to various funding limitation it is only now that the FAA is able to fund this request. On October 9,2001,the Board of Supervisors also directed that a stakeholders group be formed to include the District IV Supervisor, a member of the Aviation Advisory Committee and balanced between aviation and community interests. This group was to be formed prior to the acceptance of the grant. However,since without a grant there are no issues to discuss or oversee by the stakeholders, the grant should first be accepted by the County. Therefore,upon acceptance of a grant from the FAA,the stakeholders group would be formed to oversee the Master Plan process. The last Master Plan for the Buchanan Field Airport was completed in 1990. The Airport and the surrounding communities have experienced significant changes since that time. Over the last thirteen years, many issues surfaced between the Airport and the surrounding communities and within the Airport itself. The master planning process, which is similar to a specific plan, will be a good vehicle for the Board to involve the Public in discussing and resolving these issues. The last FAR Part 150 Noise Study for Buchanan Field Airport was completed in 1989. The FAl2.Part 150 Study would consider impacts of the airport noise based on current and projected use. The FAR Part 150 Study will: • Provide an updated Noise Exposure Map and its supporting documentation. • Provide a description and analysis of alternative measures considered. • Categorized the parties responsible for implementation. • Develop a noise compatibility program • Provide a schedule of implementation IV. Consequences of Nezative Action: Federal Aviation Administration grants must be accepted by August 28,2003 or they will be forfeited. The County would have to wait until 2004 to reapply for grant funding. The Airport Master Plan,Business Plan and.FAP.Part 150 Noise Study for Buchanan Field Airport will not be completed without grant funds due to insufficient funds available in the Airport Enterprise Fund. C.18 August 18, 2003 List of speakers: 1) Ellen Williams, 2384 Gehringer Drive, Concord, regarding PDA Grant; 2) Hal Yeager, 89 Bayler Lane, Pleasant Hill, regarding People Over Planes; 3) Nick Virgallito, 2280 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, regarding Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, 4) Marilynne L. Mellander, 7010 Monte Verde Road, El Sobrante, opposed to closing of Buchanan Airport; 5) Denise Gianni, 5154 Simone Court, Richmond, against closing of Buchanan Airport. U.S Department Westem-Pacific Region 831 Mitten Road,Suite 210 of Transportation Airports Division Burlingame,CA 94010-1300 Federal Aviation San Francisco Airports District Office Administration August 1, 2003 . ....,....,,.....,.,:,,:. , FEDERAL EXPRESS Mr. Maurice Shiu, Public Works Director Centra Costa County 550 Sally Ride Drive Concord, California 94520 Gear Mr. Shiu: Buchanan Field Airport, CA; AIP Project No. 3-06-0050-141 Contract No. DTFA08-03-C-31428 Grant Offer Enclosed are the original and three copies of the approved Grant Offer for the above project. Acceptance of the Grant Offer will obligate the Sponsor to accomplish the described development. The United States commits itself to participate in the allowable cost of the project not to exceed the amount shown on Page 2 of the Grant Offer. The Offer must be accepted on or before August 29, 2003, as specified in Condition 6, mage, 2 of the grant Offer. Basic considerations are that members of the Sponsor's governing body know the full content of the Grant Offer and that the method of acceptance conforms to local law. The official of the Sponsor authorized to accept the enclosed Grant Offer shall accept it by signing said offer and inserting the date in the space provided under Part II - Acceptance. The Sponsor's attorney shall certify that the acceptance complies with all applicable laws and constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor by executing the "CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR'S ATTORNEY. " The date of maid certificate must be the same as, or later than the date of execution. When the document is fully executed, certified, attested and appropriate seals are impressed, please return the original and two Copies of the executed Grant Agreement to this office. Sincerely, /Jr4' . Ric ds rew anager, Airports District Office Enclosures ORIGINAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT Part 1 - Offer Date of Offer August 1, 2043 Buchanan Field Airport/Planning Area Concord, California Project No. 3-06-0050-14 - Contract No. DTFA08-03-C-31428 TO: County of Contra Costa (herein called the "Sponsor") FROM: The United States of America (acting through the Federal Aviation Administration, herein called the "FAA") WHEREAS, the Sponsor has submitted to the FAA a Project Application dated July 15, 2003, for a grant of Federal funds for a project at or associated with the Buchanan Field Airport/Planning Area which Project Application, as approved by the FAA, is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, the FAA has approved a project for the Airport or Planning Area (herein called the "Project") consisting of the following: Conduct Noise Compatibility Plan Update all as more particularly described in the Project Application. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Title 40, United States Code, as amended, and in consideration of (a)the Sponsor's adoption and Page 1 of 5 Pages ORIGINAL ratification of the representations and assurances contained in said Project Application and its acceptance of this Offer as hereinafter provided, and (b) the benefits to accrue to the United States and the public from the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as herein provided, THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES, HEREBY OFFERS AND AGREES to pay, as the United States share of the allowable costs incurred in accomplishing the Project, 90.00 percent of the allowable project costs. The Offer is made on and subject to the following terms and conditions: Conditions 1. The maximum obligation of the United States payable under this offer shall be $450,000.00. For the purposes of any future grant amendments, which may increase the foregoing maximum obligation of the United States under the provisions of Section 512(b) of the Act, the following amounts are being specified for this purpose: $0.00 for planning $450,000.00 for airport development or noise program implementation. 2. The allowable costs of the project shall not include any costs determined by the FAA to be ineligible for consideration as to allowability under the Act. 3. Payment of the United States share of the allowable project costs will be made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe. Final determination of the United States share will be based upon the final audit of the total amount of allowable project costs and settlement will be made for any upward or downward adjustments to the Federal share of costs. 4. The sponsor shall carry out and complete the Project without undue delays and in accordance with the terms hereof, and such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe, and agrees to comply with the assurances, which were made part of the project application. 5. The FAA reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time prior to its acceptance by the sponsor. 6. This offer shall expire and the United States shall not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the project unless this offer has been accepted by the sponsor on or before August 29, 2003. 7. The sponsor shall take all steps, including litigation if necessary, to recover Federal funds spent fraudulently, wastefully, or in violation of Federal antitrust statutes, or misused in any other manner in any project upon which Federal funds haveb'96-6 expended. For the purposes of this grant agreement, the term "Federal funds" means funds however used or disbursed by the sponsor that were originally paid pursuant to this or any other Federal grant agreement. It shall obtain the approval of the Secretary as to any determination of the amount of the Federal share of such funds. It shall return the recovered Federal share, including funds recovered by settlement, order or judgment; to the Secretary. It shall furnish to the Secretary, upon request, all documents and records pertaining to the Page 2 of 5 Pages ORIGINAL determination of the amount of the Federal share or to any settlement, litigation, negotiation, or other efforts taken to recover such funds. All settlements or other final positions of the sponsor, in court or otherwise, involving the recovery of such Federal share shall be approved in advance by the Secretary. 8. The United States shall not be responsible or liable for damage to property or injury to persons, which may arise from, or be incident to, compliance with this grant agreement. 9. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that notwithstanding the fact that this Grant Offer is made and accepted upon the basis of the current Exhibit"A° Property Map, the Sponsor hereby covenants and agrees that upon completion of the land acquisition in this project, it will update said Exhibit"A" Property Map to standards satisfactory to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and submit said documentation in final form to the FAA. It is further mutually agreed that the reasonable cost of developing said Exhibit"A" Property Map is an eligible administrative cost for participation within the scope of this project. 10. It is mutually understood and agreed that if, during the life of the project, the FAA determines that the maximum grant obligation of the United States exceeds the expected needs of the Sponsor by$25,000.00 or five percent (5%), whichever is greater, the maximum obligation of the United States can be unilaterally reduced by letter from the FAA advising of the budget change. Conversely, if there is an overrun in the total actual eligible and allowable project costs, FAA may increase the maximum grant obligation of the United States to cover the amount of the overrun not to exceed the statutory percent limitation and will advise the Sponsor by letter of the increase. It is further understood and agreed that if, during the life of the project, the FAA determines that a change in the grant description is advantageous and in the best interests of the United States, the change in grant description will be unilaterally amended by letter from the FAA. Upon issuance of the aforementioned letter, either the grant obligation of the United States is adjusted to the amount specified or the grant description is amended to the description specified. The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Project Application incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and this Offer and Acceptance shall comprise a Grant Agreement, as provided by the Act, constituting the contractual obligations and rights of the United States and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as provided herein. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WESTERN-PACIFIC REIGM ' Vose R. Rodri Acting Manager, Airports District Office Page 3 of 5 Pages ORIGINAL Part 11 -Acceptance The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Executed this day of , 2003. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA CALIFORNIA (SEAL) By (SPONSOR'S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE) Title Attest: ., - Title: t CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR'S ATTORNEY . . �� I,._. , t l , acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of California. Further, i have examined the foregoing Grant Page 4 of 5 Pages ORIGINAL Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor and Sponsor's official representative has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State and the Act. In addition, for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor, there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further, it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Dated at r (' ( CA this day of , 2003. k ! AT NS S ATTORNEY Page 5 of 5 Pages DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT Part l -Offer Date of Offer August 22, 2003 Buchanan Field Airport/Planning Area Project No. 3-06-0050-13 Contract No.DTFA08-03-C-31453 TO; County of Contra Costa (herein called the "Sponsor") FROM.The United States of America(acting through the Federal Aviation Administration,herein called the"FAA") WHEREAS,the Sponsor has submitted to the FAA a Project Application dated October 11, 2001,for a grant of Federal funds for a project at or associated with the Buchanan Field Field Airport/Planning Area which Project Application,as approved by the FAA,is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS,the FAA has approved a project for the Airport or Planning Area(herein called the"Project")consisting of the following: Update Airport Master Plan Study and Business Plan all as more particularly described in the Project Application. Page 1 of 4 pages NOW THEREFORE,pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Title 49,United States Code,as amended, and in consideration of(a)the Sponsor's adoption and ratification of the representations and assurances contained in said Project Application and its acceptance of this Offer as hereinafter provided, and(b)the benefits to accrue to the United States and the public from the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as herein provided,THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION,FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES,HEREBY OFFERS AND AGREES to pay, as the United States share of the allowable costs incurred in accomplishing the Project, 90 percent of the allowable project costs. The Offer is made on and subject to the following terms and conditions: Conditions I. The maximum obligation of the United States payable under this offer shall be$486,000.40. For the purposes of any future grant amendments which may increase the foregoing maximum obligation of the United States under the provisions of Section 512(b)of the Act,the following amounts are being specified for this purpose: $486,000.40 for planning $0.00 for airport development or noise program implementation. 2. The allowable costs of the project shall not include any costs determined by the FAA to be ineligible for consideration as to allowability under the Act. 3. Payment of the United States share of the allowable project costs will be made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe. Final determination of the United States share will be based upon the final audit of the total amount of allowable project costs and settlement will be made for any upward or downward adjustments to the Federal share of costs. 4. The sponsor shall carry out and complete the Project without undue delays and in accordance with the terms hereof, and such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe, and agrees to comply with the assurances which were made part of the project application. 5. The FAA reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time prior to its acceptance by the sponsor. 6. This offer shall expire and the United States shall not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the project unless this offer has been accepted by the sponsor on or before August 29,2003,or such subsequent date as may be prescribed in writing by the FAA. 7. The sponsor shall take all steps,including litigation if necessary,to recover Federal funds spent fraudulently, wastefully, or in violation of Federal antitrust statutes,or misused in any other manner in any project upon which Federal funds have been expended. For the purposes of this grant agreement,the term"Federal funds"means funds however used or disbursed by the sponsor that were originally paid pursuant to this or any other Federal grant agreement. It shall obtain the approval of the Secretary as to any determination of the amount of the Federal share of such funds. It shall return the recovered Federal share, including funds recovered by settlement,order or judgment, to the Secretary. It shall furnish to the Secretary,upon request,all documents and records pertaining to the determination of the amount of the Federal share or to any settlement,litigation,negotiation,or other efforts taken to recover such funds. All settlements or other final positions of the sponsor,in court or otherwise, involving the recovery of such Federal share shall be approved in advance by't1 L-ftcretary. 8. The United States shall not be responsible or liable for damage to property or injury to persons which may arise from,or be incident to, compliance with this grant agreement. 9. The Sponsor agrees to coordinate this master planning study with the metropolitan planning organizations,other local planning agencies,and with the State Airport System Plan prepared by the State's Department of Transportation and consider any pertinent information,data,projections,and forecasts which are currently page 2 of 4 pages available or as will become available. The Sponsor agrees to consider all Clearinghouse comments and to furnish a copy of the final report to the State's Department of Transportation. 10. In accordance with Section 47108(b)of the Act, as amended,the maximum obligation of the United States,as stated in Condition No. 1 of this Grant Offer. may not be increased for a planning project. 11. Approval of the project is conditioned on the sponsor's compliance with the applicable air and water quality standards in accomplishing project construction and in operating the airport. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in suspension,cancellation, or termination of Federal assistance under this agreement. 12. The sponsor agrees to request cash drawdowns on the letter of credit only when actually needed for its disbursements and to timely reporting of such disbursements as required. It is understood that failure to adhere to this provision may cause the letter of credit to be revoked. 13. It is mutually understood and agreed that if,during the life of the project,the FAA determines that the maximum grant obligation of the United States exceeds the expected needs of the Sponsor by$25,000.00 or five percent (5%),whichever is greater,the maximum obligation of the United States can be unilaterally reduced by letter from the FAA advising of the budget change. It is further understood and agreed that if,during the life of the project, the FAA determines that a change in the grant description is advantageous and in the best interests of the United States,the change in grant description will be unilaterally amended by letter from the FAA. Upon issuance of the aforementioned letter,either the grant obligation of the United States is adjusted to the amount specified or the grant description is amended to the description specified. 14. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that this Grant Offer is made and accepted upon the basis of the preliminary Work Program, and the parties hereto covenant and agree that the Sponsor shall furnish a revised Work Program to the FAA and that a notice to proceed will not be issued until the revised Work Program has been approved by the FAA. Page 3 of 4 pages The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Project Application incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor, as hereinafter provided, and this Offer and Acceptance shall comprise a Grant Agreement,as provided by the Act,constituting the contractual obligations and rights of the United States and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as provided herein. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WE -PACIFIC REGION S Dan Morse Acting Manager,Airports District Office Part H-Acceptance The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances, statements,representations,warranties,covenants,and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Executed this o2t, day of L� ,2003 County of Contra County (NAME OF SPONSOR) (SEAL) By By (SPONSOR'S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE) p� Title Attest: Title: : J ii CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR'S ATTORNEY I, J 1 ,acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of Further,I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said Sponsor and Sponsor's official representative has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State and the Act. In addition,for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor,there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further,it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the terms thereof. Dated at ( this day of 41 , i e s homey Page 4 of 4 pages DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT Part 1 -Offer :Date of Offer August 22, 2003 Buchanan Field Airport/Planning Area Project No. 3-06-0050-13 Contract No.D71"FA08-03-C-31453 TO: County of Contra Costa (herein called the "Sponsor") FROM:The United States of America(acting through the Federal Aviation Administration,herein called the"FAA") WHEREAS,the Sponsor has submitted to the FAA a Project Application dated October 11,2001,for a grant of Federal funds for a project at or associated with the Buchanan Field Field Airport/Planning Area which Project Application,as approved by the FAA,is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof;and WHEREAS,the FAA has approved a project for the Airport or Planning Area(herein called the"Project")consisting of the following: Update Airport Master Plan Study and Business Plan all as more particularly described in the Project Application. Page l of 4 pages NOW THEREFORE,pursuant to and for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Title 49,United States Code,as amended, and in consideration of(a)the Sponsor's adoption and ratification of the representations and assurances contained in said Project Application and its acceptance of this Offer as hereinafter provided, and(b)the benefits to accrue to the United States and the public from the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as herein provided,THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION,FOR AND ON.BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES,HEREBY OFFERS AND AGREES to pay, as the United States share of the allowable costs incurred in accomplishing the Project,90 percent of the allowable project costs. The Offer is made on and subject to the following terms and conditions: Conditions 1. The maximum obligation of the United States payable under this offer shall be$486,000.00. For the purposes of any future grant amendments which may increase the foregoing maximum obligation of the United States under the provisions of Section 512(b)of the Act,the following amounts are being specified for this purpose: $486,000.00 for planning $0.O0 for airport development or noise program implementation. 2. The allowable costs of the project shall not include any costs determined by the FAA to be ineligible for consideration as to allowability under the Act. 3. Payment of the United States share of the allowable project costs will be made pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe. Final determination of the United States share will be based upon the final audit of the total amount of allowable project costs and settlement will be made for any upward or downward adjustments to the Federal share of costs. 4. The sponsor shall carry out and complete the Project without undue delays and in accordance with the terms hereof,and such regulations and procedures as the Secretary shall prescribe,and agrees to comply with the assurances which were made part of the project application. 5. The FAA reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time prior to its acceptance by the sponsor. 6. This offer shall expire and the United States shall not be obligated to pay any part of the costs of the project unless this offer has been accepted by the sponsor on or before August 29._2003,or such subsequent date as may be prescribed in writing by the FAA. 7. The sponsor shall take all steps, including litigation if necessary, to recover Federal funds spent fraudulently, wastefully,or in violation of Federal antitrust statutes,or misused in any other manner in any project upon which Federal funds have been expended. For the purposes of this grant agreement,the term"Federal funds"means funds however used or disbursed by the sponsor that were originally paid pursuant to this or any other Federal grant agreement. It shall obtain the approval of the Secretary as to any determination of the amount of the Federal share of such funds. It shall return the recovered Federal share,including funds recovered by settlement,order or judgment,to the Secretary. It shall furnish to the Secretary,upon request, all documents and records pertaining to the determination of the amount of the Federal share or to any settlement,litigation,negotiation,or other efforts taken to recover such funds. All settlements or other final positions of the sponsor,in court or otherwise, involving the recovery of such Federal share shall be approved in advance by1121'"cretary. 8. The United States shall not be responsible or liable for damage to property or injury to persons which may arise from, or be incident to,compliance with this grant agreement. 9. The Sponsor agrees to coordinate this master planning study with the metropolitan planning organizations, other local planning agencies, and with the State Airport System Plan prepared by the State's Department of Transportation and consider any pertinent information,data,projections,and forecasts which are currently Page 2 of 4 pages available or as will become available. The Sponsor agrees to consider all Clearinghouse comments and to furnish a copy of the final report to the State's Department of Transportation. 10. In accordance with Section 47108(b)of the Act, as amended,the maximum obligation of the United States,as stated in Condition No. 1 of this Grant Offer. may not be increased for a planning project. 11. Approval of the project is conditioned on the sponsor's compliance with the applicable air and water quality standards in accomplishing project construction and in operating the airport. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in suspension,cancellation, or termination of Federal assistance under this agreement. 12. The sponsor agrees to request cash drawdowns on the letter of credit only when actually needed for its disbursements and to timely reporting of such disbursements as required. It is understood that failure to adhere to this provision may cause the letter of credit to be revoked. 13. It is mutually understood and agreed that if, during the life of the project,the FAA determines that the maximum grant obligation of the United States exceeds the expected needs of the Sponsor by$25,000.00 or five percent (5%),whichever is greater,the maximum obligation of the United States can be unilaterally reduced by letter from the FAA advising of the budget change. It is further understood and agreed that if, during the life of the project, the FAA determines that a change in the grant description is advantageous and in the best interests of the United States,the change in grant description will be unilaterally amended by letter from the FAA. Upon issuance of the aforementioned letter,either the grant obligation of the United States is adjusted to the amount specified or the grant description is amended to the description specified. 14.It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that this Grant Offer is made and accepted upon the basis of the preliminary Work Program; and the parties hereto covenant and agree that the Sponsor shall furnish a revised Work Program to the FAA and that a notice to proceed will not be issued until the revised Work Program has been approved by the FAA. Page 3 of 4 pages The Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer and ratification and adoption of the Project Application incorporated herein shall be evidenced by execution of this instrument by the Sponsor,as hereinafter provided,and this Offer and Acceptance shall comprise a Grant Agreement,as provided by the Act,constituting the contractual obligations and rights of the United States and the Sponsor with respect to the accomplishment of the Project and compliance with the assurances and conditions as provided herein. Such Grant Agreement shall become effective upon the Sponsor's acceptance of this Offer. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WES -PACIFIC REGION �k e''l ", Dan Morse Acting Manager,Airports District Office Fart H-Acceptance The Sponsor does hereby ratify and adopt all assurances,statements,representations,warranties,covenants,and agreements contained in the Project Application and incorporated materials referred to in the foregoing Offer and does hereby accept this Offer and by such acceptance agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions in this Offer and in the Project Application. Executed this day of l�ttr , 2003 County of Contra Com (NAME OF SPONSOR) (SEAL) By By (SPONSOR'S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE) Title Attest: ,r� _w7 ri t+ Title: AAp -ele' U� i CERTIFICATE OF SPONSOR'S ATTORNEY I, }��l 1 ., acting as Attorney for the Sponsor do hereby certify: That in my opinion the Sponsor is empowered to enter into the foregoing Grant Agreement under the laws of the State of Further,I have examined the foregoing Grant Agreement and the actions taken by said.Sponsor and Sponsor's official representative has been duly authorized and that the execution thereof is in all respects due and proper and in accordance with the laws of the said State and the Act. In addition,for grants involving projects to be carried out on property not owned by the Sponsor,there are no legal impediments that will prevent full performance by the Sponsor. Further,it is my opinion that the said Grant Agreement constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor in accordance with the termf. s thereof. Dated at &E t�e-Z, CA this day of 3. e s ttorney Page 4 of 4 pages