Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Charles F. Soules, Director of Public Works
CC:	Diane Stoddard, Casey Toomay, Brandon McGuire, Mark Thiel, Steve Bennett
DATE:	August 11, 2014
RE:	Airport Lighting Improvement Grant, Addendum No. 1 to Engineering Services Agreement, Project No. PW1413

Background

The City of Lawrence has received a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve the runway lights and signage at the airport.  Bids for the project were opened June 10 and Capital Electric submitted the successful bid of $219,745.

Project Description

The project is to begin in September.  Attached is an agreement with Airport Development Group (ADG) to provide inspection services for this project in an amount of $27,000.

Upon completion of the project, the FAA will fly over the airport and check the new lighting.  The FAA will charge $7,050 for this flight.

Funding

Both these expenses are eligible for the grant at ninety percent (90%) Federal funding.  The City’s cost is ten percent (10%) - $2,700 for inspection and $700 for the flight.

Action

Authorize City Manager to sign an agreement with ADG for construction engineering services in an amount of $27,000.

Approve additional costs for FAA flight inspection of the runway lighting in an amount of $7,050.

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles F. Soules, P.E.

Director of Public Works

CFS/ch