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Public Works
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Request approval of a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Fulton County to allow the FAA to conduct a siting study and design review of the Runway 08/26 Localizer and MALSR systems in the amount of $87,181.92. Effective upon execution of the Agreement by both the FAA and Board of Commissioners, via the Chairman. The County Attorney is authorized to approve this Agreement as to form and to make changes thereto prior to execution by the Chairman. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to GA CONST Art. 9, § 3, ¶ I the County may contract for any period not exceeding 50 years with any other public agency, public corporation, or public authority for joint services, for the provision of services, or for the joint or separate use of facilities or equipment. O.C.G.A. Section 36-10-1, all contracts with the County shall be in writing and spread on its meeting minutes.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work:
Fulton County is currently undertaking a runway construction project to place an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) at each end of runway 8/26. This will require removal and re-installation of the Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Light (MALSR) light bar stations at the southwest end of the runway and removal and re-installation of the runway 8 Mark 1F localizer located on the northeast end. The MALSR will have to be disassembled before the EMAS is installed and re-assembled. The localizer will also need to be disassembled and re-assembled. The new location of the localizer is not known at this time and will need to be sited in consideration of the new arresting system.
This agreement is for the FAA to perform a siting study and design review of the Runway 08 Localizer and MALSR system. This Agreement requires Fulton County to provide funding of $87,181.92 to cover the cost of FAA services limited to labor, travel, and expenses required to perform review of the design package, including drawings and specifications, for modification, relocation, or establishment of FAA facilities in support of Fulton County’s project. The review will be to ensure conformance to FAA design standards. No FAA furnished equipment or implementation services will be provided under this Agreement. If required, the FAA and Fulton County will enter into a separate agreement to cover the implementation of the project at a future date.
Community Impact:
There should be no direct impact to the surrounding community. The siting study will be conducted on property owned by the Fulton County Airport and if relocation of the localizer and MALSR systems are required, they will be relocated to property already owned by the Fulton County Airport.
Department Recommendation:
The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the Agreement with the FAA and has properly budgeted the funds necessary as part of the FY25 Airport budget.
Project Implications:
Both the runway localizer and MALSR systems are vital for the safe operation of aircraft landing at the airport. Since the runway safety project will require the relocation of these systems, Fulton County must work with the FAA to complete the necessary studies, engineering, and implementation associated with these devices.
A localizer is an antenna array normally located beyond the departure end of the runway and generally consists of several pairs of directional antennas. The localizer allows the aircraft to orient itself with the runway. The MALSR is a medium-intensity approach lighting system installed in airport runway approach zones along a runways extended centerline. MALSRs consist of a combination of steady burning light bars and flashers that provide pilot's visual information on runway alignment, height perception, roll guidance, and horizontal references to support the visual portion of an instrument approach.
Community Issues/Concerns: None have been provided to the Department of Public Works.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Department of Public Works does not have any issues or concerns with the Agreement. The Agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
200-540-5601-1160 - Professional Services - $87,181.92