EXPLANATION OF RESOLUTION
The Columbus Airport Commission (the ?Commission?) has undertaken a
number of Projects necessary to the continued maintenance and improvement of
the Columbus Metropolitan Airport. Among these projects are security
enhancements for the general aviation side of the airfield and relocation of
the fire station. As is customary, the Commission has applied to the Federal
Aviation Administration for grant monies to complete security enhancements on
the general aviation side of the airfield and for design of a new fire station.
Presently, the Commission is in the final stages of completing security
enhancement for the general aviation side of the airfield. The funds from the
proposal grant will be used to complete these enhancements. These enhancements
are made even more necessary now by virtue of the recent security threats with
respect to air travel.
Also, the Commission has deemed it important to move the fire station
to a new location. The existing fire station at the airport is in the line of
sight from the tower to portions of the main runway. Also, it is virtually
inaccessible to other first responders who might need access to the fire
station. Preliminary site work has been done with respect to a new fire station
so that it can be located in area immediately accessible from West Britt David
Road. This grant will fund the design of the structure itself.
The FAA has already granted some funds to aid the Commission with
respect to the Project. The FAA is offering an additional $611,145 for this
phase of the Project. This amount represents ninety-five (95%) of the projected
costs.
In addition to the FAA funding, it is anticipated that the Columbus
Airport Commission will receive additional funding from the State of Georgia in
the amount of 2.5% of the construction cost of the Project. The balance will
be paid from the Commission's general revenues.
As the Councilors are aware, because of its taxing authority, Columbus,
Georgia, is a co-sponsor of the Columbus Metropolitan Airport along with the
Commission for grant purposes.
This resolution and explanation prepared by:
W. Donald Morgan, Jr., Esq.
ROTHSCHILD & MORGAN, P.C.
Attorneys for Columbus Airport Commission
Post Office Box 2788
Columbus, Georgia 31902-2788
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