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 2025-24 to accept a Florida Department of Transportation grant to procure and install airfield equipment upgrades at the Ocala International Airport in the amount of $109,972
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
This grant funds the procurement and installation of a new backup weather system and the replacement of the airport's rotating beacon.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* The existing backup weather equipment has failed and requires replacement.
* The existing backup weather equipment site no longer meets FAA siting criteria.
* The new backup weather site is adjacent to the primary weather instruments.
* The existing rotating airport beacon is over 10 years old and is failing. Maintaining this equipment is problematic and expensive.
* Newer rotating beacon equipment is available that is much easier to maintain.
* The Airport Advisory Board has expressed its support for this project.
* Staff is coordinating this project with the City Engineer.
* The project aligns with the Airport Master Plan.
* The corresponding Budget Resolution is also on this agenda.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An accompanying budget resolution is provided on this agenda.
FDOT Grant: $109,972 341-050-723-542-54-31010
LOCAL Match: $27,493 451-027-723-542-54-31010
TOTAL Project: $137,465
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for compliance with the City's procurement policies.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with amendments
* Deny
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RESOLUTION 2025-24
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT (PTGA) #FM456588-1-94-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF OCALA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRAN...
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