Title
Airport North End Around Taxiway Project Utility Relocation Agreements
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursable utility relocation agreement with Colonial Pipelines Company for the North End Around Taxiway project, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to execute a utility relocation agreement with Piedmont Natural Gas for the North End Around Taxiway project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation
Jack Christine, Aviation
Explanation:
Action A:
§ The Runway 18C/36C North End-Around Taxiway (NEAT) project will increase operational efficiency and enhance safety by reducing runway crossings.
§ Colonial Pipelines Company (CPC) supplies jet fuel product to Aviation via a pipeline which conflicts with the NEAT project.
§ The city has requested that CPC relocate the pipeline.
§ Under this agreement CPC will relocate their line to enable taxiway construction.
§ Aviation will reimburse CPC an estimated $2,500,000 which is 50% of the total project cost.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property located in Council District 3.
Action B:
§ Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) supplies gas to Aviation via a pipeline which also conflicts with the NEAT project.
§ The city has requested that PNG retire the pipeline currently in conflict with the NEAT project.
§ Under this agreement, PNG will install a replacement line to provide natural gas to the terminal. Aviation will reimburse PNG for the cost of the work which is estimated to be $711,000.
§ This activity is occurring on airport property located in Council District 3.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan