To: Board of Supervisors
From: Greg Baer, Director of Airports
Report Title: Authorization to Apply for and Accept Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans Airport Grant Funding
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports to submit Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for approximately $1.5 million to fund the purchase of a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck at Buchanan Field Airport (CCR). Pacheco area (District III).
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to sign a Statement of Acceptance with the Federal Aviation Administration for approximately $1.5 million to fund the replacement of an ARFF truck at CCR.
ADOPT resolution to APPROVE the application of, acceptance of, execution of, and signatory authority for a grant application with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for a FAA matching grant of approximately $75,000 for the purchase of a new ARFF truck at CCR.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the ARFF truck and associated equipment is not expected to exceed $1.5 million. This estimated amount will be fully funded as follows: 95% ($1,425,000) by the FAA, 5% of the FAA's share ($71,250) by Caltrans, and $3,750 by the Airport Enterprise Fund. The expected carrying costs and final costs are within the Airport Enterprise Fund budget for FY2026-27.
BACKGROUND:
In order to maintain its current certification level (CFR Part 139) with the FAA, Buchanan Field Airport is required to maintain the operation of an emergency response vehicle (ARFF truck) while certain flights are being conducted. The Airports Division's newest truck is now over 10 years old, is requiring more major maintenance, and has reached the end of its useful life as defined by the FAA. Through the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant program, the Airports Division has the o...
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