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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC, for the General Aviation Terminal Building Design at Skylark Field, in the amount of $461,800.
Summary
DATE: December 5, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: Professional Service Agreement with Garver LLC-General Aviation Terminal Building Design
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
One of the most important elements of a successful General Aviation (GA) airport is a fully functional GA terminal building, also referred to as a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) building, that provides for all the needs of the modern pilot and their passengers. Business and industry leaders looking to do business or relocate their business to a community typically fly into the City's GA airport. Thus, the GA terminal building can be the first impression someone gets of our community. A fully functional GA airport with a nice terminal building that provides for the needs of pilots and their passengers, plays an important role in a community's economic development.
On July 11, 2023, the City Council approved a City Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Certificate of Obligation bonds for certain projects. One of the authorized projects was the Construction of a new FBO building at Skylark Field.
This project will replace and relocate the existing 60-year-old terminal that is beyond its useful life and is non-conforming with design standards. A newly constructed terminal will include solar integration and energy efficient windows, doors, and overall modern infrastructure that better fits the needs of Skylark Field Airport and its users. It will also reduce utility and maintenance costs, plus greatly improve the efficiency and safety of passenger movement.
Staff has negotiated a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC, in the amount of $461,800, for design services, surveying, geotechnical services, and bidding services for t...
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