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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Stephen K. Andras, P.E
Interim Airport Manager
DATE: July 17, 2017
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not-to-exceed agreement in the amount of $65,200 between Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. and the City of Aurora for Construction Phase Engineering for the Rehabilitate Airfield Signage and Update Pavement Marking Project (ARR 4421). This resolution will also authorize an amendment in the amount of $3000 to the Design Phase Engineering Agreement approved by resolution R14-334, also with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval to enter into an agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. to provide Construction Phase Engineering services as well as amend the previously approved Design Phase Engineering agreement.
BACKGROUND:
This project is needed to replace the airfield signage that no longer meets the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. This project will also remove and reconfigure non-current pavement markings. Once completed, the airfield will comply with the most current FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-IL.
DISCUSSION:
This project will be funded using Federal FY-2015 Non-Primary Entitlement Funds of $148,500, State Apportionment (Federal Funds) of $331,500, State Matching Funds of $26,667 and our Local Match of $26,667.
Funds for this project have been set aside in our budget under CIP project number D041 under account no. 504-1810-433.65-34.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project should have no adverse impact to the City of Aurora and should reduce the ongoing cost of maintaining the airport infrastructure, etc.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that you forward this agreement and amendment to the Finance Committee for their review and favorable recommendation.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not to exceed agreement for Construction Phase Engineering services in the amount of $65,000 and approval of an amendment in the amount of $3000 for Design Phase Engineering services with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora owns, operates and maintains the Aurora Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora desires to rehabilitate the airfield signage and pavement markings at the Aurora Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Airfield Signage Rehabilitation Project will be funded by Federal, State and Local monies with the City of Aurora's share being 5% of the total estimated project cost of $533,334; and
WHEREAS, the City Budget provides adequate funding for all phases of this project in account 504-1810-433.65-34.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the not to exceed agreement in the amount of $65,200 for Construction Phase Engineering Services and approve the Design Phase Engineering Agreement amendment in the amount of $3000 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.