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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Matching Funds to Rehabiitate South Apron and Taxiway RESOLUTION NO.00-558 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MATCHING FUNDS TO REHABILITATE THE SOUTH APRON AND TAXIWAY TO THE EASTERLY HANGAR AREA FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,on November 13, 1997,the Council accepted the completion of a master plan update for the Ames Municipal Airport; and WHEREAS,this plan examined all the needs of the airport and recommended improvements to keep the infrastructure in safe condition; and, WHEREAS,the 2000/2001 Capital Improvements Program includes $145,200 for the rehabilitation of the taxiway to the easterly hangar area and the resurfacing of the south apron; and, WHEREAS,the City has been notified that the potential for funding an FAA grant for this project was approved, however, the FAA will only submit formal grant offers after bids for the project are received and approved; and, WHEREAS, this project was reevaluated in April 2000, and the engineer's estimate was increased an additional $45,000; and, WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for the project, including engineering and inspection, is $190,200 with the City's share to be $19,020 and the FAA's share to be$171,180; and, WHEREAS, staff feels that the engineering firm that is currently rebidding the Taxiway 13/31 Reconstruction Project could combine the project with this new project for a much better bid package; and, WHEREAS,the project design will begin pending FAA approval of the negotiated services contract in the amount of$19,100. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that matching funds to rehabilitate the south apron and taxiway to the easterly hangar area are hereby authorized and the engineering services agreement with Earth Tech of Des Moines,Iowa, is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 19th day of December,2000. upd Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor Introduced by: Goodhue Seconded by: Hoffman Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue,Hoffman, Quirmbach,Wirth Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 19th day of December,2000.