Submitted By: Matthew Grow
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Presentation By: Matthew Grow
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Department: Aviation
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Resolution 2026-53 to accept a Federal Aviation Administration Contract Tower Competitive Grant for the rehabilitation and equipment replacement of the Ocala International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower in the amount of $220,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) provides an important safety and operational function for aircraft operating at the Airport. The existing tower and associated equipment require rehabilitation and replacement of aging components to maintain reliable operations and support the continued safe operation of the facility.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program provides funding for the rehabilitation, modernization, replacement, and improvement of airport-owned air traffic control towers and related equipment.
The FAA has awarded the City of Ocala a Contract Tower Competitive Grant in the amount of $220,000 for the Federal Contract Tower ATCT Rehabilitation and Equipment Replacement project. The project includes various ATCT upgrades and associated design, installation, engineering, and administrative costs.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
This grant is for the rehabilitation and replacement of equipment associated with the Airport's Air Traffic Control Tower.
The FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant provides 100 percent federal funding, with no City matching funds required; however, the cost, based on estimates, is approximately $245,994. The $25,994 difference will be paid from the Airport Fund Balance.
The FAA has awarded the City $220,000 for the project.
The project will improve the reliability and continued operation of the Airport's ATCT infrastructure and equipment.
Staff requests that the City Council accept the FA...
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