Submitted By: Matthew Grow
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Presentation By: Matthew Grow
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Department: Aviation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2022-31 approving Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FM 422449-4-94-01) for Upgrade Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment at Ocala International Airport in the amount of $60,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
Ocala's Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) was commissioned in 2010. In April 2019, due to funding constraints the City partially replaced the radio equipment as it was outdated and unsupported. This current grant funds the replacement of the equipment not covered in that 2019 project. Replacing this equipment ensures compliance and sustainability, as it is essential to safe and efficient air traffic operations at the Ocala International Airport.
The new equipment will ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements for the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Program.
The Airport Advisory Board supports this project.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• The Air Traffic Control Tower was built in 2009 and commissioned May of 2010.
• Equipment used for radio communications is no longer supported by the manufacturer.
• City’s responsibility to maintain the Air Traffic Control Tower and its associated equipment.
• Notice to proceed in Spring 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
• FDOT Share: $60,000 341-050-756-542-69-64010
• Airport Share: $15,000 341-060-756-542-69-64010
• Total Project Cost:$75,000
Funding for the FDOT Grant is being appropriated by a budget resolution on the consent portion of this meeting’s agenda in 341-050-756-542-69-64010. Funding for the City match is available in 341-060-756-542-69-64010 by way of Covid relief funds from FAA for contract tower expenses.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The agreement has been reviewed and approved in compliance with the City's procurement policies.
LEGAL REVIEW: The grant has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by the Assistant City Attorney, Robert W. Batsel, Jr.
ALTERNATIVE:
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RESOLUTION 2022-31
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT (PTGA) (FM#422449-4-94-01) BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCALA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR UPGRADE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000
WHEREAS, the Air Traffic Control Tower was commissioned in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the communications equipment installed in the building is responsibility of Ocala Airport to repair and maintain; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is no longer supported by the manufacturer; and
WHEREAS, the FDOT has appropriated funds through the attached PTGA, in the amount of $60,000; and
WHEREAS, under this PTGA the City’s matching obligation is $15,000; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation has requested the City of Ocala to execute and deliver to the State of Florida Department of Transportation the Public Transportation Grant Agreement for the aforementioned project, FM# 422449-4-94-01
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA that the City Council President is hereby authorized to make, execute and deliver to the State of Florida Department of Transportation the Public Transportation Grant Agreement FM# 422449-4-94-01
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2022.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Ire Bethea Sr.
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
Robert W. Batsel, Jr.
City Attorney