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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 MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $175,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION RUNWAY 28 EXTENSION AND RECONFIGURE TAXIWAY ECHO; AND CONFIRMING THE CITY'S MATCHING CONTRIBUTION IN AN AMOUNT OF $175,000; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: City Match, $175,000)
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(Staff Contact: Steven Rocco/Robert McCaughan)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
Pompano Beach Airpark has three (3) paved asphalt Runways; Runway 15-33, Runway 10-28, and Runway 6-24. In the airfield's current layout, the thresholds of Runway 33 and 28 overlap. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has requested that this matter be addressed as the existing geometry is not in compliance with Safety Standards in accordance with their Advisory Circulars. To correct this issue, the City will be extending Runway 28 to the east. As part of the Runway 28 extension project, the City will also be performing taxiway modifications to assist with the elimination of runway incursions to increase safety. In its current configuration, the connections between Taxiways E, K, and L and Runways 15-33 and Runway 10-28 cause confusion to the operation at this airport. Taxiway E crosses through Runways 15- 33 and 10-28 approach surfaces. Taxiway K connects to the apron and allows direct access to the runways. Taxiway L leads up to Runway 33 and opens into a wide expanse of pavement. Given their configurations, Taxiways E and portions of Taxiways K and L must be demolished. These Taxiways will be replaced by new taxiways E, G6, and G7 which will help alleviate confusion and mitigate risks associated with Hot Spot 2. The total project cost is $3,500,000. The City is also pursuing an FAA grant for the project. This project is ...
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