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General Services and Transportation Departments recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Grant Agreement for AIP Project No. 3-06-0188-12 with the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for grant funds in the amount of $384,049 for improvements to the Placerville Airports, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval; noting improvements shall consist of Phase 2 Replacement of Medium Intensity Runway Lighting (MIRL) and installation of a new Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) on Runway 5-23 and construction of an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at said airport.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: FAA and State Grants, Local Match (Airport Enterprise Fund).
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 513,000.00 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted* |
$ 513,000.00 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ (108,789.00) |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 404,211.00 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ 0 |
*included in FY 2008/2009
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The total project cost (both projects combined) is estimated at $513,000. $384,049 of this cost is covered by this FAA grant. DOT intends to apply to the State Department of Transportation, Cal Trans Aeronautics program for a 2.25% matching grant in the approximate amount of $10,000 with the local share approximately $11,000 or 2.75% being provided by the Airport Enterprise Fund. Based on current project estimates there is a funding shortage of approximately $109,000. At the time of this writing both projects are out to bid with bid openings on June 12, 2008. If the combined low bids exceed the $404,211 of total funding available, the AWOS project could be postponed until additional FAA funds become available.
Background: On April 29, 2008 your Board adopted Resolution 104-2008 authorizing the Interim Director of General Services to apply for grant funding for these and other projects from the FAA.
The application was submitted and on May 22, 2008 a grant offer was received for $384,049. On May 13, 2008 your Board authorized bidding of said projects with bids due no later than 2:00 pm on June 5, 2008. An addendum to the bid was issued and the bid opening changed to 2:00 pm on June 12, 2008.
Reason for Recommendation: The grant offer must be accepted before or on June 19, 2008. Acceptance of the grant will allow the County to continue with the FAA's recommended runway lighting improvements. Once bids are opened and project costs known it can be determined whether the installation of the AWOS, to provide additional safety measures, can proceed at this time or be place on hold until additional FAA funds are received.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Board Chair will sign FAA Grant Agreement and forward to DOT for submission to the FAA.
Contact: Jordan Postlewait
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