Title
Federal Aviation Administration Reimbursement Agreement
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for the relocation of the airport surveillance radar, 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
§ Aviation is in the design phase of terminal and ramp expansion projects which will increase airfield capacity and reduce delays.
§ The existing Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9) equipment located on the airfield conflicts with the proposed terminal and ramp expansion projects.
§ This reimbursable agreement provides for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design and construction support to relocate this facility to a new site on the airfield outside of conflict with future capital expansions.
§ This agreement also provides for Federally furnished materials related to the relocation of the equipment.
§ The city will reimburse the FAA for the cost of the work, which is estimated at approximately $2,923,725.
§ This activity is occurring on Airport property, located in Council District 3.
Fiscal Note
Funding: Aviation Capital Investment Plan