HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Funds for rehabilitation of runway 13/31 RESOLUTION NO. 08-430
RESOLUTION APPROVING MATCHING FUNDS FOR
REHABILITATION OF RUNWAY 13/31
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,the Airport Master Plan for the Ames Municipal Airport examines all the needs
of the airport and recommends improvements to keep the infrastructure in safe condition; and,
WHEREAS, each year, the City submits a copy of the identified improvements requesting
Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)funding to the Iowa Department of Transportation,and these
requests are then forwarded to the FAA for consideration; and,
WHEREAS,the 2008/09 Capital Improvements Plan includes a project for the Rehabilitation
of Runway 13/31, which was initially built in 1953, and the last major reconstruction occurred in
1977; and,
WHEREAS, although the City has continued to perform preventative maintenance
throughout the years, the runway has deteriorated to the point that full reconstruction is required;
and,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for the project is $2,120,000, with the FAA's portion
of$2,014,000 (95%) and the City's share of$106,000 (5%); and,
WHEREAS,the airport construction fund balance at the beginning of this proj ect is estimated
at$149,881.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the matching funds for the Rehabilitation of Runway 13/31 at the Ames Municipal Airport is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14t' day of October, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Doll
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14' day of October, 2008.