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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Airport Manager
DATE: June 12, 2025
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing a not-to-exceed agreement in the amount of $99,900 between Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. and the City of Aurora for Design Phase Engineering and Planning Special Services associated with Project ARR-5201, Replace Airfield Signage, Wind Cones, Runway 15 and 27 Runway End Identifier Lights (REILs) & Airport Rotating Beacon; Construct Runway Guard Lights at Runway 15/33 at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval to enter into a Consultant Agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. to provide Engineering and Planning Special Services.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has been awarded funding for the replacement of Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS) and the installation of Runway Guard Lights at the Aurora Municipal Airport. (see attached Program Letter from the Office of Programming and Planning).
This project will replace certain NAVAIDS that have reached their service life and have become burdensome due to their poor reliability and increased maintenance demand. The Runway Guard Lights installation stems from an FAA Runway Safety Action Team meeting identifying safety concerns expressed by Air Traffic Control personnel and pilots alike. Runway Guard Lights are intended to provide additional warning to pilots that they are approaching an active runway and consist of flashing lights embedded into the taxiway pavement.
The total cost for this project is estimated to be $977,750. The City of Aurora's Local Match is $37,499.
DISCUSSION:
The total cost for this project has been set aside under CIP D058 in accounts 504-4454-433.73-99.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project will have no adverse impact on the City of Aurora and will improve the Aurora Municipal Airport's navigational aids and enhance the safety of the flying public.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that you forward this agreement to the Buildi...
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