Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Department of Public Works
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TO: |
David L. Corliss, City Manager |
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FROM: |
Chuck Soules |
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CC: |
Cynthia Boecker, Diane Stoddard, Jonathan Douglas, Steve Bennett, Mark Thiel |
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Date: |
February 3, 2010 |
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RE: |
February 9, 2010 Consent Agenda Item Lawrence Airport AIP (Airport Improvement Plan) 2010-2012 |
Please include the following item on the City Commission consent agenda for consideration at the February 9, 2010 meeting:
Background:
The Lawrence Municipal Airport is located just north of Lawrence off HWY-24. The airport is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) and is eligible for funding through the Federal Airport Improvement Program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region Airports Division has requested that we update our AIP (Airport Improvement Program). This is similar to the KDOT 5-Year Plan. Typically this is a 95% federal cost plus 5% local cost share program.
Annually the airport receives entitlement funds of approximately $150,000 which can be accumulated over four years. Additional discretionary funds are also made available to the region which are more competitive for larger projects.
Over the last few years the Lawrence Airport has benefited from FAA funding and has completed several major projects (see attached).
Current Projects:
In FY2009 the city started the process of acquiring property at the ends of the runway for planes taking off and landing. The city currently owns aviation easements on these properties but current FAA regulations require ownership of these RPZ (runway protection zones) areas (see attached map). The City Commission approved this project and the contract with ADG Consultants on March 11, 2008. Negotiations are ongoing.
For FY2010 the FAA has funding available for an updated master plan; the city is in the process of consultant selection. There is a new FAA regulation requiring wildlife plans, and the FAA suggested that Lawrence consider adding this project. A wildlife assessment and mitigation plan was added to FY2011. On February 3, 2010 the Airport Advisory Board received, discussed, and approved the proposed AIP.
Action Requested: Approve submittal of AIP (Airport Improvement Plan) as presented.
Please let me know if additional information is needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles F. Soules, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Attachments: AIP (Airport Improvement Plan)