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 In April 2019, due to funding constraints the City partially replaced the radio equipment as it was outdated and unsupported.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 procurem...
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