AGENDA ITEM NO. 13
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
City Council
AGENDA BILL
For the meeting of July 23, 2024
Originating Department: Public Works
City Manager: __________
Vontray Norris
Dir. of Public Works: ___________
Akbar Farokhi
SUBJECT:
First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement for Design Services (“First Amendment”) between the City of Hawthorne (“City”) and C&S Engineering (“Consultant”) RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this First Amendment and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the consultant agreement.
DISCUSSION:
C&S Engineering currently has a 5 year Engineering Consultant Agreement with the City of Hawthorne in compliance with FAA protocols. The City of Hawthorne Public Works Department is in the process of preparing a grant application with the FAA for performing a Capital Improvement Project at the Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The objective is to install FAA grade Slurry Seal on the Runway and all Taxiways that will extend the life expectancy of the current pavement. Reconstruction of certain areas of Taxiway S and Taxiway N will occur, consisting of a full depth pavement removal, placement of new pavement, and regrading in accordance with FAA design guidelines to eliminate or reduce ponding.
A detail negotiated Scope of Services and Record of Negotiation was submitted to the FAA on June 25, 2024, which subsequently received FAA approval and authorization to proceed.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This project aligns with the City’s Economic Development Element goal of enhancing the quality of life in the City, which is an important marketing asset for business attraction and marking economic development a part of City decision. Improved airport facilities can attract more tourists and business travelers, benefiting local hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services.
In addition, increased air traffic can also lead to more events and conferences being hosted in
the City. Lastly, upgrading the airport can attract new businesses, such as aviation-related companies, logistics firms, and other industries that benefit from proximity to a well-maintained airport. This can lead to job creation and increased economic activity in the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The amountof $75,078 will be funded up to 90% through the FAA AIP Grant, 5% Caltrans Aeronautics matching grant, and 5% by the airport funds.
Funds for this project in the estimated amount of $75,078 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and will be paid for with approved and allocated FAA AIP Grant, Aeronautics Matching Grant, and Airport fund fees.
NOTICING PROCEDURES:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Amendment
2. Master Consultant Agreement
3. Exhibit A: Scope of Work and Task Order 2