Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark Gale
Department: Aviation Division: Finance
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment for Extension to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement between Broward County and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Financial Project No. 448090-1-94-01, extending the Agreement Expiration Date for the construction of the Airfield Lighting Improvements Project at Broward County’s North Perry Airport; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; authorize the County Administrator to take any necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Amendment for Extension, and to authorize the County Administrator to approve any future amendments that do not impose additional financial obligations on Broward County, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) approval is required for the execution of amendment to the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”).
What Action Accomplishes
Extends the expiration date of the PTGA.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this action will extend the PTGA from December 31, 2025 to September 30, 2026, to allow additional time for completion of the Airfield Lighting Improvements Project (“Project”) at North Perry Airport (“HWO”).
On February 21, 2023 (Item No. 2), the Board approved the PTGA between Broward County (“County”) and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) for Financial Project No. 448090-1-94-01 at HWO. The total Project construction cost was estimated to be $2,050,000. FDOT committed to 80% participation of the cost, up to a maximum amount of $1,640,000, and required the County to fund all expenses in excess of FDOT’s funding, estimated to be in the amount of $410,000, while covering any Project cost overruns.
On February 20, 2024 (Item No. 4), the Board approved the First Amendment to the PTGA to increase the Project cost to $3,675,000, increasing FDOT’s share of the Project cost by $1,300,000, thus increasing FDOT’s total grant participation to a maximum amount of $2,940,000; and requiring the County to increase its match to $735,000, while continuing to cover any Project cost overruns.
The proposed Project includes installation of new airfield lighting and guidance signs along Runway 1R-19L and Taxiway E using Light Emitting Diode (“LED”) edge lights and signs at HWO. Runway guard lights will be added at the intersection of Taxiways E and P to alert pilots approaching Runway 1L-19R. The existing Precision Approach Path Indicator (“PAPI”) and Runway End Identifier Lights (“REIL”) units will be replaced with new LED systems. Additionally, the Project includes demolition and replacement of the existing electrical vault, which will be relocated southwest of the Air Traffic Control Tower to support increased lighting demands and modernize equipment and controls. The relocation also creates space for future apron construction to accommodate tenant growth. Improvements to the Taxiway E intersection will comply with current Federal Aviation Administration design guidelines.
This proposed Amendment does not change the cost, cost share contributions, or project scope. The proposed Amendment will extend the PTGA expiration date to September 30, 2026. The extension is necessary to complete the construction of the new electrical vault, implement airfield electrical improvements, and install PAPI and REIL units at HWO.
The proposed Amendment has been reviewed by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., CEO/Director of Aviation, (954) 359-6199
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Project is budgeted in the Aviation Department's North Perry Capital Fund, 40550.