Title
Resolution to Approve a Grant Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Purchase of New Broom and Blower Attachments as Snow Removal Equipment at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport ($113,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval is a resolution to approve a grant contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation-Office of Aeronautics (MDOT-Aero) in the amount of $113,000.00 for the purchase of a new 12’ runway broom attachment and a new snow blower attachment for the wheel loader that was purchased last year. These attachments will improve the airport’s ability to remove snow and maintain a safe runway environment. The grant also includes $16,000.00 that will be used to refresh paint markings on the airfield’s paved surfaces.
The purchase of the 12’ broom attachment was under the dollar amount that required Council approval. The award of the snow blower attachment was approved by City Council at their March 21, 2016 meeting since the item has a very long delivery time. The paint marking project will be coordinated through a State of Michigan marking program later this summer.
The grant amount of $113,000.00 is comprised of $101,700.00 in federal funds, $5,650.00 in state funds and $5,650.00 in airport matching funds. The airport’s share of this grant is included in the approved FY 2016 Airport operating budget. All funding (local, state and federal) for this project will come from fees paid by users of aviation industry services. The grant is administered by MDOT-Aero.
Staff
Prepared by: Matthew J. Kulhanek, Fleet & Facility Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport needs to provide adequate equipment for the removal of snow and other contaminants from paved surfaces;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport needs to maintain clearly visible runway and taxiway markings on the airport’s paved surfaces;
Whereas, Grant funding for the purchase of this equipment and for remarking the paved surfaces is available from the Michigan Department of Transportation-Office of Aeronautics (MDOT-Aero);
Whereas, MDOT-Aero will administer the grant; and
Whereas, the local matching funds ($5,650.00) for this grant agreement are available in the approved FY 2016 Airport operating budget;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approve grant contract number 2016-0269 with the Michigan Department of Transportation in the amount of $113,000.00 for the purchase of snow removal equipment and for airfield remarking at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign said agreements upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, and upon approval as to substance by the City Administrator; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to take the necessary administrative actions to implement this resolution.