RESOLUTION NO. 8602 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, AND EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) FOR THE REHABILITATE TAXIWAY N AND S LIGHTING, REHABILITATE RUNWAY 7/25 LIGHTING, REHABILITATE AIRFIELD LIGHTING VAULT, REPLACE AIRFIELD SIGNS, AND INSTALL AIRPORT BEACON (CONSTRUCTION) PROJECT (3-06-0101-025-2026) AND AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS’ EXECUTION OF GRANT DOCUMENTS.

 

Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8602 and authorize the Director of Public Works’ execution of the FAA AIP Rehabilitate Taxiway N and S Lighting, Rehabilitate Runway 7/25 Lighting, Rehabilitate Airfield Lighting Vault, Replace Airfield Signs, and Install Airport Beacon (Construction) grant documents.

The City of Hawthorne Public Works Department has submitted a grant application to the FAA in the amount of $5,236,566 through the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant (AIP) Program. The objective is to install new airfield electrical lighting and signage components for the Runway and Taxiways along with replacing the components of the Airfield Lighting Vault and the Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS). The project will also include the installation of a new airfield beacon. The installation of the runway and taxiway edge lights, guidance signs, distance remaining signs, and rotating beacon will be in accordance with FAA design guidelines.

This project aligns with the City’s Economic Development Element goal of enhancing the quality of life in the City, which is an important marketing asset for business attraction and marking economic development a part of City decision. Improved airport facilities can attract more tourists and business travelers, benefiting local hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality services. In addition, increased air traffic can also lead to more events and conferences being hosted in the City. Lastly, upgrading the airport can attract new businesses, such as aviation-related companies, logistics firms, and other industries that benefit from proximity to a well-maintained airport. This can lead to job creation and increased economic activity in the City.

None. The amount of $5,236,566 will be funded up to 95% through the FAA AIP Grant and 5% by the Airport Funds.

Funds for this project in the estimated amount of $5,236,566 are available in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and will be paid for with approved and allocated FAA AIP Grant and Airport fund fees.