Subject:
Board acceptance and approval of FAA Airport Improvement Project Grant No. 3-12-0144-015-2021 for funds to install lighting for Taxiway A at Valkaria Airport.
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Fiscal Impact:
The Grant provides 100% FAA funding for the project up to $1,219,937
Dept/Office:
Valkaria Airport
Requested Action:
It is requested the Board of County Commissioners approve and accept the attached Airport Improvement Program Project Grant for funding the installation of Taxiway A lighting at Valkaria Airport. It is also requested that the Board authorize all necessary budget change requests associated with this project.Recommendation
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Taxiway A serves the primary runway at Valkaria Airport. Taxiway A is currently being widened to 35 feet. The Taxiway A lighting Installation is a follow-on to the widening project. Installation of taxiway lights will significantly increase safety by clearly delineating the taxiway from the runway during night time operations.
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners Chair electronically sign the grant agreement according to the email that was sent to them by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 15th, 2021.