FW: Kalispell City Airport (2)Charlie,
FYI. Maybe a heads up to Jonathon is in order.
Jane
From: Scott Scott [mailto:maxwellsnortsnort@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:53 AM
To: citymanager@kalispell.com
Subject: FW: Kalispell City Airport
There planning a flimflam this monday.
Here's a letter from Gary Gates of F.A.A..
The 12-17-2002 E.A. was only good for three years! It was good for five years if we were seeking federal funds, that five year period had elapsed in 12-17-2007 because the council didn't
vote for a re-do in a five year time limit and the E.A. was not updated between 12-17-2005 and 12-17-2007. They dropped the ball. That's why F.A.A. in Helena told me that we are at
square one. They are trying to do a redo with out getting peoples (public's opinion) they want to spend 10 to 15 thousand dollars to get a bias firm to tell us we need F.A.A. involvement
in our Airport. Give us 10 to 15 thousand dollars to find better use for that airport property. Let me know if there are any laws being broke here. The Montana State attorneys office
told us to turn it over the Flathead County Attorneys Offices to a Mr. Jonathon Smith if we suspect any form of corruption. This is corruption as far as I'm concerned. It will be a
illegal vote this Monday, as it's past the F.A.A. guidelines and requirements.
This should be tabled!!!!!
From: Gary.Gates@faa.gov
Date: November 13, 2009 12:54:52 PM MST
The following is in response to your questions as referenced below:
1. An airport owner may select a qualified engineering consultant for a
period not to exceed 5 years. The owner may choose to re-select a
consultant sooner eg. less than 5 years if they choose.
2. The maximum five year period is a requirement if the airport is seeking
federal funds under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). We understand
that the City is interested in pursuing federal funds to improve the
airport.
3. AIP funding requires that the airport owner secure engineering
consultants (planning, environmental, design etc.) at least every five
years if seeking federal funds under AIP. If the owner is not requesting
federal funds than local and state procurement rules would apply. An
environmental document (EA) is generally valid for a period of 3 years, at
which time the documents must be updated if the proposed improvements will
be federally funded.
4. There is not a requirement for the airport owner to select a separate
firm conducting the environmental assesment (EA) vs. the engineering
design. Neither the FAA nor the City are obligated to fund the
improvements recommended in the EA or planning studies.
Gary M. Gates, P.E.
Airport Engineer and Planner
FAA, Helena Airports District Office
2725 Skyway Drive, Suite 2
Helena,Montana
City Council Agenda Item (This monday)
City Airport Request for Qualifications - Consulting Firm
Two firms answered the city's request for qualifications for an aviation
consultant;
Robert Peccia & Associates and Stelling Engineers. The FAA requires that
engineering contracts and planning services be re-bid every five years
Hi Gary
I am seeking a quick fact check.
1. Is the following quote from the city attorney true? "engineering
contracts and planning services be re-bid every five years"
2. What are the details?
3. Do you really require that
"engineering contracts and planning services be re-bid every five years
even if the airport may not be expanded or be closed?
What is the reason behind this claim?
4. Also, isn't it a conflict of interest for a firm to do the EA and also
bid on the project?
Please answer these questions (or have one of your deputies answer it)
tomorrow. Time is of essence.
Thank you
Waiting for hard copy out of F.A.A. rules and regulations.
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