23-Airport Hangar ConstructionItem No. 23
memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Godwin, City Manager
SUBJECT: AIRPORT HANGAR
DATE: December 6, 2016
BACKGROUND: We have been working with TXDOT Aviation for more than two years to
construct a new hangar at Cox Field. Several weeks ago, TXDOT received and opened several
bids for the construction scheduled to begin in early 2017. Unfortunately, the bids were higher
than we hoped. Therefore TXDOT issued a conditional award of a construction contract to
Mitchell Enterprises for the construction of a four -unit T- hangar and corresponding pavement.
The total project cost, including engineering, contingency, etc. is $1,104,261.83. The city has
already paid its share of $110,666; the federal (FAA) share will be $993,835.65. TXDOT
manages this project on our behalf.
STATUS OF ISSUE: At last month's airport advisory board meeting, the board wanted us to put
the project on hold and ask the council for another $406,910.36 so we can build a ten -unit
hangar. I think we all agree it would be a great improvement, but I do not know where we would
get that kind of unbudgeted money. The better way to proceed is probably to build what we have
available now, and try to expand the structure later.
BUDGET: No additional monies are funded for this project.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff if a project change is required.