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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/21/2010 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.Q. i �0 ,?ALM sA� iy r�``FOIL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: July 21, 2010 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: Airport Improvement Project Federal Grant — Perimeter Fence Improvements / Professional Services FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Airport Department SUMMARY Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) receives federal grants under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to fund many eligible projects. This action will authorize the acceptance of a new grant specifically for the professional services needed to complete airport perimeter fence improvement project. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No. 3-06-0181-XX in the amount of$195,226 for Perimeter Fence Improvements— Design and Construction Phase Services. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. STAFF ANALYSIS: Under the oversight and support of the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration, the Airport Department has identified a need to improve a sizeable portion its perimeter fence line to more adequately address security and operational requirements. To accomplish that, the FAA is providing a grant to fund the professional services associated with .designing the project and providing construction management oversight. Once this grant is received, a professional services agreement with the Airport's consulting engineer firm RS&H California, Inc. will be presented to ITEM NO. i City Council Staff Report July 21, 2010-- Page 2 J Accept AIP Grant f Council for approval. Although the Airport Commission has not met at the time of publication of the Council agenda, they are scheduled to meet on July 21 to make the recommendation. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the following accounts for the Perimeter Fence Design grant: (FAA 95%): $195,226�416-6601-56012 (FY 09/10 Budget— Continuing Appropriation) (City 5%): $10,275�'416-6401-56102 (FY 09/10 Budget— Continuing Appropriation). Thomas Nolan A.A.E., Executive Director—Airport David H. Ready, City