Approval of a payment to Security Aviation in the amount of $104,103.75, to complete and secure the materials and equipment needed to complete the scheduled engine overhaul for the Hawthorne Police Department's fixed wing aircraft (Air 113).
 

Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the payment to Security Aviation to secure materials and equipment for the scheduled overhaul to the plane's engine (August 2026).

The Hawthorne Police Department has an agreement with Security Aviation for the standard and scheduled maintenance for the Police Department's fixed wing airship (Air 13). Air 13 is due for an engine overhaul and maintenance based on industry standards and hourly thresholds on the current engine. The Police Department has forecasted and managed the future use of Air 13, ensuring the needed maintenance won't need to occur until after the completion of the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament, which will directly affect the City of Hawthorne and the region. Security Aviation can perform the needed overhaul. However, the part's preparation needs to start now to avoid the airship being grounded longer than necessary. The payment has been budgeted for and is available through account 230-2102-244-0-047404.

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