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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Airport Manager
DATE: May 5, 2026
SUBJECT:
Requesting an approval of a resolution renewing the airport maintenance contract with Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC whose contract expires December 31, 2026. To prevent any interruption in service during inclement weather and to allow the contractor to acquire financing for equipment replacement, we are recommending the approval of a new five-year contract with two one-year automatic renewals (see attached agreement).
PURPOSE:
Airport maintenance requires specialized training and certifications as prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Aurora Municipal Airport, ARR is open 24 hours a day and has earned a reputation as a safe and reliable reliever airport.
BACKGROUND:
Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC (AMS) is owned by John Broz and has successfully performed the maintenance responsibilities for the Aurora Municipal Airport for over three and a half years.
Since Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC has taken over maintenance responsibilities they have proven their knowledge, organizational skills, efficient equipment use and command of the required tasks associated with airfield maintenance.
It is important to note that Airfield Maintenance Services, LLC is on call 24-7 and provides staff who reside on site for airfield emergency services, making them uniquely qualified to perform all maintenance activities due to the need for immediate response as required by the FAA; the supporting staff also live within close proximity to provide supplemental services as needed for unplanned maintenance and emergencies. In addition to performing winter operations such as snow removal and airfield de-icing, AMS performs grounds keeping operations over the airport's approximately 1,100 acres during the warmer months. AMS also services high voltage airfield lighting and signage systems and sanitary sewer lift stations. AMS does not perform these serv...
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