HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - FAA Grant Agreement for 2017/18 Airport Master Plan Update RESOLUTION NO. 18-415
RESOLUTION APPROVING FAA GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
2017/18 AIRPORT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in the 2017/18 Capital Improvements Plan,there is a project to conduct an update to
the Airport Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS,significant changes in the growth of General Aviation have required a re-evaluation of
the existing airport to determine what future action should be taken to maintain an adequate, safe, and
reliable facility to meet the needs of our community; and,
WHEREAS,on May 8,2018,the City Council approved a contract with Coffman Associates from
Kansas City,MO,to perform the Airport Master Plan update; since that time City staff,FAA staff,and the
City's consultant prepared an FAA grant application for 90%funding; and,
WHEREAS, the 2017/18 Airport Improvements Program originally showed project funding of
$166,000, with $16,600 coming from the Airport Construction Fund; however, after discussions with the
FAA, the total project is estimated to be $318,500, with $31,850 (10%) coming from the Airport
Construction Fund($286,650 grant funding); and,
WHEREAS, recently, the FAA has enacted a requirement for all airport master plans to be done,
following the new Airports GIS standards(AC 150/5300); and,
WHEREAS, this significantly increased the cost due to the mapping and survey requirements;
however,these standards will make the Ames Airport ready for NextGen aircraft navigational equipment;
and,
WHEREAS,the increase in the local match associated with the contract increase can be paid from
the available balance in the Airport Construction Fund which currently stands at$493,687.93; and,
WHEREAS, the Airport Master Plan is a critical planning document that identifies the future
direction of the Ames Airport;the plan includes what improvements will be needed to meet the growth of
the airport and develops a self-sustaining business plan to support the existing and future operations.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that
the FAA Grant Agreement for the 2017/18 Airport Master Plan Update, is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10t'day of July, 2018.
Diane . oss, City Clerk John . Haila,Mayor
Introduced by:
Seconded by:
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10'day of July, 2018.