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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-27 15-192 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION Item No,�isi92� Rate: May 27, 2015 Item/Subject: Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating $573,018 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide for additional funding for the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system solution at the Bangor International Airport (BGR). Responsible Department: Airport Commentary: This Resolve will accept and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $573,018 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide for additional funding for the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system at the Bangor International Airport. This project involves the modification to, and construction of the airport terminal building infrastructure to incorporate the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system. The need for the additional funding is due to a revision to the scope of work and the increase in construction costs from early in 2010, when the project was first developed. The objective of the project is to enhance airport security and baggage screening capabilities and throughout. The Airport's 5% share is $28,651, which has been budgeted. Staff recommends approval. Tony Caruso Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Resolve Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for Passage _„x_ First Reading __,_x,,,,,,, Referral — Finance Committee of 6/01/2015 Finance Director Solicitor Page —1— of _1_ Assigned to Councilor Graham CITY OF BANGOR 15-192 MAY 27, 2015 (TITLE.) Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating $573,018 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide for additional funding for the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system solution at the Bangor International Airport (BGR). WHEREAS, The City's'application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for grant funds to provide for the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system solution at the Bangor International Airport has been accepted, and the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration has agreed to provide the funds; and WHEREAS, This project involves the modification to and construction of the airport terminal building infrastructure to incorporate the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system.Terminal modifications include changes to to baggage conveyor components, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural and telecommunnciations infrastrusture to provide for the installation of the TSA equipment; and WHEREAS, The need for the additional funding is due to a revision to the scope of work and the increase in construction costs from early in 2010, when the project was first developed; and WHEREAS, The Airport's 5% share is $28,651 which has been budgeted; and WHEREAS, The objective of the project is to enhance airport security and baggage screening capabilities and throughput. BE IT RESOL VED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TSA in the amount of $573,018 to provide for the additional funds for the TSA in-line checked baggage inspection system at the Bangor International Airport; and BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THA T There is hereby appropriated within the Airport Fund the amount of $573,018 recognizing these federal grant funds to be used for this project. The City Finance Director is hereby authorized. to place these funds within the appropriate accounts. IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2015 FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING ON JUNE 1, 2015 CITY CLRR IN CITY COUNCIL JUNE 8, 2015 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED CITY CLERK