Aurora, Illinois

File #: 14-00217    Version: 1 Name: Wildlife Management Study and Plan - Airport
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/22/2014 Final action: 4/22/2014
Title: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agency Agreement with the State of Illinois and to execute a Cooperative Service Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a Wildlife Management Study & Plan at the Aurora Municipal Airport.
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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner

FROM: Stephen K. Andras, P.E., Interim Airport Director

DATE: March 17, 2014

SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agency Agreement between the State of Illinois and the City of Aurora and to also execute a Cooperative Service Agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS).

PURPOSE:
To obtain approval to enter into an agreement with the USDA APHIS and with the State of Illinois for the purpose of conducting a Wildlife Hazard Assessment and developing a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

BACKGROUND:
The FAA recommends that airports conduct a wildlife hazard assessment to identify wildlife on or around the airport that could pose a threat to aviation safety, airport equipment, structures or human health.

Once the assessment has been completed, Wildlife Services will develop a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan in order to minimize wildlife hazards by employing appropriate management techniques

DISCUSSION:
This project is part of the Airport Improvement Plan and will be funded as follows:
State Match 50% $20,000
Local Match 50% $20,000
Total Project Cost $40,000

The 2014 budget has appropriated funds in account 504-1810-433.32-99 in anticipation of this project.


IMPACT STATEMENT:
This project should have no adverse impact and should enhance the safety of all flight operations at the Aurora Municipal Airport.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that you forward this item to the Finance Committee for their review and favorable recommendation."


cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate




CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agency Agreement with the State of I...

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