THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2022-37
Approving Plans and Specifications and Engineer’s cost estimate for the Monticello Regional Airport for theConstruct Connector Taxiway Project and Apron Taxilane Extension, AIP Project 3-19-0061-12-2022
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
WHEREAS, The City Council previously approved the preparation of plans and specifications related to the construction of the Monticello Regional Airport Connector Taxiway Project, and
WHEREAS, the Council previously approved the use of City Federal AIP funds to compensate HDR/Snyder & Associates/Braun Intertec team as Monticello Airport Engineer, for Airfield Development Projects and Airport Planning and Environmental Services, for purposes of Connector Taxiway Project design, and
WHEREAS, after many months of planning, the Airport Board has finalized plans for the Connector Taxiway Project and the FAA has approved the plans, finding the plans to be eligible for 90% FAA funding, with the City being responsible for the 10% cost share, and
WHEREAS, the federal aviation administration (FAA) has recommended that the City of Monticello, initiate actions necessary to obtain bids for FY 2022 airport improvement program (AIP) 3-19-0061-12-2022, and
WHEREAS, Iowa DOT has provided funding for an Apron Taxilane Extension, also planned by the Airport Board, to be bid with the Connector Taxiway Project, eligible for 80% State funding, with the City responsible for the 20% local cost share, and
WHEREAS, the Council finds it appropriate, and in the best interests of the City to advertise the Connector Taxiway Project and Apron Taxilane Extension for bids and to take bids related thereto, after which the Council will be in a position to consider the bids received and to make further decisions related to the project design and final scope.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Monticello, through its’ City Council, in session this 21st day of March 2022, does hereby approve the plans and specifications related to the Monticello Regional Airport Connector Taxiway Project and Apron Taxiway Extension, and does hereby authorize the City Administrator, through the City Engineer, to seek and collect bids, following all relevant rules and protocols, after which the Council, with the assistance of the Airport board, will make a decision related to the final project design and award of a bid.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 21st day of March, 2022.
David Goedken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer