Title
Airport Runway Status Light Implementation Reimbursement Agreement
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for runway status light implementation, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement consistent with the purpose for which the agreement was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation
§ The Fourth Parallel Runway Program will enhance airfield capacity and operational efficiency and reduce the number of active runway crossings.
§ As part of the Runway Program, the Runway 1C-19C and Associated Connectors project includes the construction of the new runway and associated connector taxiways that will increase capacity while decreasing delays and congestion on the airfield.
§ Runway Status Lights (RWSLs) are a system of lights that significantly increase safety for aircraft and vehicles that have a need to cross an active runway.
§ This reimbursement agreement will provide for design and construction support services from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for RWSL implementation for the new fourth parallel runway.
§ The cost of the work is estimated to be $697,943.58. Savings in the amount of $291,833.08 from a previous FAA agreement will be applied to this cost. The remaining balance will be funded with allocated project funds.
§ Aviation intends to return to City Council in the future for a change order to the Runway 1C-19C and Associated Connectors construction contract to include the RWSL implementation.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Contract goals were not established for this contract because the scope of work or good required does not present viable subcontracting opportunities. The Federal Aviation Administration will be responsible for 100% of the work or goods, and there are no opportunities to include subcontractors. This assessment was confirmed by CBI and the respective departments after reviewing the project’s scope and potential for division into subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan