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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $360,000 FOR A NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT) SITING STUDY, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION IN AN AMOUNT OF $90,000; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $90,000)
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(Staff Contact: Robert McCaughan/Steven Rocco)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
This item will provide for needed FDOT Grant funding to complete phase one of a three phase (three year) CIP for the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower at the Pompano Beach Airpark. The ATCT is more than fifty (50) years old and has performed well beyond its useful life. The ATCT does not meet current design standards in accordance with Federal, State and Local safety, security and building (OSHA, ADA) rules & regulations. With the recent airport Taxiway and Hangar development the current tower position makes it difficult for the air traffic controllers to safely guide aircraft around the airport movement areas. The Tower Siting study will determine the best geographic position and optimal tower height for a new ATCT would be located on the airport. The airport engineering consultant will work with the FAA Technical Center located in Atlantic City, New Jersey to conduct site inspections, aerial surveys and prepare virtual simulation models to ascertain the best location to build a new control tower. This is an approved project in Airport Master Plan Update.
Origin of request for this action: Public Works
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $450,000 from account 465-7668-542.65-12. Florida Department of Transportation grant will reimburse the City up to $360,000 (80%) of the costs. The City's required match is $90,000 (20%).
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