Accept ADOT Grant

SUBJECT: 
Request Airport Commission recommend City Council enter into an agreement with 
the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to accept a grant in an amount 
not to exceed $2,035,200 for the design and construction of the Taxiway B Extension 
– Phase 1 project. 
 
RECOMMENDATION:  Staff requests the Airport Commission recommend City Council authorization 
to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to accept a 
grant in an amount not to exceed $2,035,200 for the design and construction of the Taxiway B 
Extension – Phase 1 project. 
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City was notified by ADOT that it will receive a state grant for the 
design and construction of the first phase of the Taxiway B extension project.  Additionally, this 
grant will be state funded at $2,035,200 with no local match required.   
The Airport has a partial length, parallel taxiway (Taxiway B) located between the two runways that 
primarily serves the eastern portion of the south runway.  Aircraft frequently experience 
congestion on the four perpendicular taxiway connectors between the two runways and this 
congestion will increase when the south side of the Airport is developed.  This project extends 
Taxiway B to the southwest, ultimately resulting in a full-length taxiway that will serve both 
runways.  As identified in the Airport Master Plan Update, this extension will relieve congestion on 
the northern parallel taxiway (Taxiway A) and accommodate future demand on the southern 
parallel taxiway (Taxiway C).  This project will mitigate possible aircraft ground conflicts and 
improve airfield efficiency and safety.  Phase 1 addresses aircraft ground movement conflicts as 
identified by the Runway Safety Action Team and completes Taxiway Bs length between Taxiway N 
and Taxiway L.  Phase 2 will complete the length between the Taxiway L and Runway 4L threshold.  
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:  This project is in the current 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).  
An Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) grant is anticipated for 100% of the total project 
costs.  There is no local matching share required.  
PROPOSED MOTION:  Move the Airport Commission forward a recommendation to the City Council 
for authorization to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation 
(ADOT) to accept a grant in an amount not to exceed $2,035,200 for the design and construction 
of the Taxiway B Extension – Phase 1 project.