2018-081 Parallel Runway ProjectDate: June 29, 2018 Report No. 2018-081
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Federal Aviation Administration Environmental Approval of Parallel Runway Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 28, 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided the approved Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the parallel runway project.
TxDOT will begin formal procurement process next week for a construction contractor.
Construction is anticipated to begin in late September or early October and be completed in July
2019.
BACKGROUND:
The Parallel Runway project includes the construction of a 5,000’ x 75’ runway with a weight
bearing capacity of 30,000 pounds. This project provides for enhancements to the existing and
future airport capacity and to have the ability to accommodate larger midsize corporate aircraft
on this runway. Furthermore, the auxiliary runway can assist in maintaining operational capacity
of the Airport when the primary runway is down for maintenance or during incidents on the
primary runway.
The total estimated cost is $8.5M (Texas Department of Transportation – Aviation Division
(TxDOT) - $5.9M, Denton - $2.6M). The City’s amount includes the 85:15 (State:Local split) for
the TxDOT funded portion of the runway and the enhanced scope at 100-percent local cost. A
wire transfer to TxDOT in the amount of $2,300,528 was completed in March 2018. The TxDOT
amount is capped at $5.9M and the City will be responsible for any cost overruns on this project.
If necessary, TxDOT will make formal requests for additional City funding for any approved
change orders.
DISCUSSION:
On June 28, 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided the approved Finding of
No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the parallel runway project.
As a result, TxDOT will begin the formal procurement process for the selection of a construction
contractor in the next week. TxDOT anticipates the following timeline:
Project to advertise in early July for 30 days, followed by a contractor selection process
of 45 days.
Mobilization and start of construction to begin by the end of September or early October.
The nine month project is anticipated to be completed in July 2019.
CONCLUSION:
Upon completion, the new 5,000’ x 75’ runway with a weight bearing capacity of 30,000 pounds
will provide for enhancements to the existing and future airport capacity and to have the ability to
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accommodate larger midsize corporate aircraft on this runway. Furthermore, the auxiliary runway
can assist in maintaining operational capacity of the Airport when the primary runway is down for
maintenance or during incidents on the primary runway.
STAFF CONTACT:
Scott Gray
Airport Manager
Scott.Gray@cityofdenton.com
940-349-7744