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RESOLUTION NO. 13632
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, FROM THE FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO REHABILITATE RUNWAY
17/35 AT PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING
THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Application for Federal Assistance, including all understandings and assurances
contained therein, to rehabilitate Runway 17/35 at Pueblo Memorial Airport, a copy of which is
attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized to be filed with the Federal Aviation
Administration.
SECTION 2.
The President of City Council is hereby authorized to execute the Application on behalf
of the City of Pueblo.
SECTION 3.
The officers of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the attached instruments to effectuate the
transactions described therein.
SECTION 4.
The Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED March 13, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerkâs Office Item # M-7
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 13, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Ian Turner, Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO
REHABILITATE RUNWAY 17/35 AT PUEBLO MEMORIAL AIRPORT AND
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution will authorize the filing of an Application for Federal Assistance to
rehabilitate Runway 17/35 at Pueblo Memorial Airport.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND
The existing pavement on the northern half of Runway 17/35 was applied in the early 1980s
and has begun to deteriorate and produce debris which is a hazard to aircraft. The
southern 3,310 feet of the runway has been rehabilitated in the last few years in conjunction
with other projects. This project will rehabilitate the northern 5,000 feet of the runway as
well as install a new airfield lighting system on the entire runway to replace the current
system that is over 20 years old. Storm drain improvements to the existing system where
damage has occurred over time will be performed as well.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The total project is estimated at $6,315,789.47. The Application for Federal Assistance is
for $6,000,000.00. With the approval of City Council, a Colorado Aviation Grant application
will be submitted for 2.5% of the project cost, up to $150,000. The City's local match is
estimated to be $165,789.47. Matching funds are available in the 542 PFC Fund which
contains PFC funds previously reimbursed to the City for past AIP projects.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the runway is not repaired, the pavement surface will degrade to the point it is no longer
useable. Eventually, it would need to be closed to maintain a safe operating environment.
The airfield lighting system is already at the point where parts are not obtainable. If not
replaced the runway lighting system would have to be abandoned, and the runway used
only during daylight hours.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Aviation Department that the request to submit the
Application for Federal Assistance be approved.
Attachments: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Grant Application Certification Memo