RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
RESCIND the existing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 15, 2019, with regard to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Costs associated with the DBE Program for County Airports will be funded 100% by Federal Aviation Administration Funds. Without a DBE Program for County Airports, the County will not be eligible for federal funding for airport projects.
BACKGROUND:
On January 15, 2019, the Board of Supervisors approved the new DBE Program for the County Airports. However, since that time additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements have been incorporated into the DBE Program. Due to the number of changes, the County Airports are asking for the Board of Supervisors to approve and adopt the updated DBE Program.
Upon Board approval of the attached DBE Program for the County Airports, the Public Works Department will submit the attached DBE Program for County Airports to the FAA for Acceptance.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not take the recommended action, FAA may stop authorizing Federal funds for County Airport Projects.