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Planning and Building Department, Airports Division, recommending the Board take the following actions pertaining to the Replace Airport Beacon and Beacon Tower Project (CIP 35402010) at the Georgetown Airport:
1) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Building to execute a United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant award in an estimated amount of $60,750, for a four-year term effective upon execution, with a maximum County match of $6,750, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management;
2) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Building to execute a State of California, Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant, if successful, in an estimated amount of $3,038, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
3) Authorize the Director of Planning and Building to execute and administer any subsequent administrative documents and required fiscal or programmatic reports related to the grants, including amendments, that do not increase Net County Cost, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval.
FUNDING: Federal Aviation Administration Grant (90%) and General Fund (10%); with a possibility of a 4.5% reduction of General Fund if awarded State funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Policy A-6, Grant Applications, the Planning and Building Department (Department) applied for a design grant for the Replace Airport Beacon and Beacon Tower Project for the Georgetown Airport (Georgetown Beacon Replacement Project) through the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for $60,750, which, if received, would fund ninety percent (90%) of the cost for the Georgetown Beacon Replacement Project. The County’s General Fund needs to fund the 10% local match requirement, estimated at $6,...
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