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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a proposal to purchase an Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System at Robert Gray Army Airfield under the Intergovernmental Support Agreement with Fort Cavazos, in the amount of $800,000.
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DATE: December 3, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Mike Wilson, Executive Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AN AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On June 18, 2024, the City Council approved a resolution allowing the City of Killeen to enter into an Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with Fort Cavazos to provide new and expanded airfield maintenance services for Robert Gray Army Airfield (RGAAF) and Yoakum Defrenn Army Heliport (YDAH). The IGSA became effective October 1, 2024. Under the IGSA, Fort Cavazos DPW is contracting with the City of Killeen Aviation Department to purchase, install, and maintain a new Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System. Fort Cavazos is funding the entire project, in the amount of $800,000, as part of its commitment to ensuring reliable and efficient airfield operations.
The Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) manages the airfield's critical lighting infrastructure, including runway and taxiway lights, approach lights, and apron lighting. This system provides centralized control and monitoring, allowing operators to adjust lighting levels based on visibility conditions and real-time operational needs, ensuring safe and efficient airfield operations.
The existing ALCMS is outdated, and the manufacturer no longer provides support. As a result, the system has become increasingly unreliable, requiring frequent manual interventions by staff. Temporary "band-aid" fixes are being applied to maintain functionality, but this approach is inefficient and not sustainable long-term. The ongoing degradation of the system poses significant operational risks and could compromise airfield safety and effi...
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