HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Federal Grant Application for 2023/24 Airport Improvements Program (Wildlife Fence Project) RESOLUTION NO. 24-432
RESOLUTION APPROVING FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR
2023/24 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (WILDLIFE FENCE PROJECT)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the FY 2023/24 Airport Improvement Program includes the installation of a
barrier fence to limit animal crossings at James Herman Banning Ames Municipal Airport. This
essential safety project aims to mitigate animal strike risks and restrict unauthorized access to
runways and taxiways with minimal disruption to airport operations; and,
WHEREAS, Division I of the program includes all Federal funding eligible items. The
base bid includes two fencing types: 1) eight-foot chain link with animal skirting, and 2) eight-
food welded wire mesh style with animal skirting. Alternate A is for all chain link fencing; and,
WHEREAS, Division 2 includes a small portion of fence along S. Riverside where a
drainage way crosses in front of Runway Approach 13. To avoid costly culvert extensions, the
fence alignment leaves the Airport property onto City right-of-way, which the FAA will not fund.
Alternate B is for PCV coated fence in the terminal area; and,
WHEREAS, Division 3 includes motorizing two gate access points with access control.
This item is not eligible for Federal aid under the proposed grant funding but can be paid for with
State funds from the Iowa Department of Transportation; and,
WHEREAS, the City's consultant, Bolton & Menk, has reviewed the bid submittal from
Minturn, Inc., Brooklyn, Iowa, and determined it to be acceptable. Bolton & Menk recommend
awarding Division I Base Bid and Division 1 Alternate A; Division 2 Base Bid and Division 2
Alternate B; and Division 3 Base Bid; and,
WHEREAS, this proactive approach aligns with best practices in aviation safety and will
enhance the overall effectiveness of the facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Federal Grant Application for the 2023/24 Airport Improvements Program(Wildlife Fence
Project) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 6th day of August, 2024.
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Gartin, Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 6th day of August, 2024.