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Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant offer agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of the Nut Tree Airport Fence and Gate Project for up to $527,000; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute and administer the grant agreement
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant offer agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of the Nut Tree Airport Fence and Gate Project for up to $527,000 (Attachment A); and
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute and administer the grant agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Airport Fence and Gate Project is a part of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) identified in the Airport Master Plan and Airport Business Plan. The Project is planned for construction during summer 2018.
The FAA requires that the County execute and return grant agreements within 10 days of receipt. The County expects to receive a grant offer from the FAA to fund the Fence and Gate Project. The recommended Resolution (Attachment A) will allow the County to be prepared to execute the grant agreement once received, which is anticipated in June 2018.
The Fence and Gate Project will involve approximately 6,350 feet of fencing to complete the Airport’s fenced perimeter. The project also includes refurbishment of three existing automated drive-thru gates. Current manual access gates used for airport maintenance functions will also be rehabilitated and three additional manual gates will be installed. Attachment B provides an aerial photograph showing the location of fence and gate improvements.
The Nut Tree Airport Advisory Committee reviewed the project during the Committee’s October 2017 and February 2018 meetings and recommended approval of the project and the necessary funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Fence and Gate Project is estimated to cost $584,906 including $517,850 for construction, requested in FY2018/19, and $67,056 for project design, incurred by the Airport in FY2017/18. The FAA plans to fund $526,415 (90%) of the project design and construction cost. The recommended action by the Board authorizes the County Administrator to execute a FAA grant agreement and any necessary amendments requested by the FAA.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Board could choose not to approve the Resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant from the FAA. This action is not recommended as the grant will fund 90% of the Fence and Gate Project which will improve Airport security and safety.
2. The Board could elect to not delegate signing authority to staff. This action is not recommended since delegated authority will enable efficient management of the FAA grant.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Coordination has occurred with the FAA regarding the project and the scheduling of the Airport Improvement Program Grant funds. County Counsel reviewed the recommended Resolution.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION