To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Authorizing the Humboldt County Department of Aviation to Accept United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Program (AIP) Grant Offer No. 3-06-0083-014-2024 for Rohnerville Airport (FOT) Rehabilitate Runway 11/29 (Design) Project Number AV-2024-07
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the acting Director of Aviation, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all documents necessary to secure and accept Grant Offer for AIP Grant No. 3-06-0083-014-2024 in the amount of $359,275.00, once received; and
2. Authorize the acting Director of Aviation, or a designee thereof, to execute future amendments to AIP Grant No. 3-06-0083-014-2024 after review by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:
Area of Focus: Sustainable Natural Resources & Infrastructure Stewardship
Strategic Plan Category: 3002 - Invest in county facilities
DISCUSSION:
In 2022, a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) survey was conducted, which identified that the FOT runway requires major rehabilitation in order to continue to support the current mix of aircraft traffic. Additionally, in 2023, an electrical system study was performed to assess the condition and layout of the airfield electrical system at FOT. The study was funded by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Number 3-06-0072-018-2022 and had identified a variety of system components that were either well beyond their useful design lift and/or not configured in a manner consistent with current design guidance or electrical codes.
In May 2024, the Department of Aviation submitted two grant applications, one through th...
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