Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

 

TO:

David L. Corliss, Cynthia Wagner, Diane Stoddard, Jonathan Douglass

FROM:

Chuck Soules

CC:

Richard Haig, Mark Thiel, Steve Bennett

Date:

January 20, 2010

RE:

January 26, 2010 Agenda Item

Update Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan

 

Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the January 26, 2010 meeting:

 

BackgroundThe Airport Master Plan was last completed in 1990 and an updated ALP (Airport Layout Plan) was completed in 2000.  Many projects have been completed since that time (attached list/FAA letter).  With the recent development focus for aviation related business, extension of utilities, and platting, a current plan is necessary. 

 

Project Details.  In addition to the Airport Master Plan and updated Layout Plan the project would identify all facilities using GPS (Global Positioning Survey).  A revised look at the City’s Airport Improvement Plan (AIP) would also be included. 

 

A current Master plan is used to support grant applications for improvements to the airport.  The master plan is eligible for 95% funding from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and 5% from the City.

 

Action Request. Authorize staff to receive proposals/qualifications for the development of the Airport Master Plan.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Charles F. Soules, P.E.

Director of Public Works

 

CFS/je

 

Attachments:  Airport Updates

                   FAA Letter

                   Aerial