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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY26 Airport Operations Budget to appropriate revenues and expenses by the amount of $2,213,456.00 for Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. LRD-SWG-3-48-0136-108-2026. Said grant will be used for the extension of Runway 18R and the removal of the EMAS. 90% Federal Funds ($2,102,868.00) and 10% Local match ($110,677.00) available in the airport operations fund in a total of $2,213,456.00 and is; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the Laredo International Airport a grant to fund the extension of Runway 18R and the demolition of the Engineering Material Arresting system.
The objective of the construction of a runway extension on Runway 18R and the demolition of the expired Engineering Material Arresting System (EMAS) bed on Runway 36L will allow Runway 36L-18R to service it's commercial service airlines and cargo service. The existing EMAS satisfied the safety length requirement for the current aircraft fleet mix, however with the EMAS reaching the end of its life and in poor condition, the airport will have to take it out of service and implementation of temporary declared distances on Runway 18R.
Anticipated benefits include:
1) Improve airfield safety and operational efficiency by eliminating Foreign Object Debris (FOD) generated by the deteriorating EMAS.
2) Maintain compliance with runway length requirements for the existing aircraft fleet mix through a 471-foot extension of Runway 18R.
3) Compensate for the removal of the EMAS by providing the necessary runway safety length, supporting continued safe and reliable aircraft operations.
4) Reduce maintenance concerns and operational disruptions associated with the deteriorated EMAS while enhancing.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Goal 4.15: Enable the safe and efficient movement of goods via rail, truck, and air.
Summary of alignment: This project strongly aligns with the Viva Laredo Plan by enabling the safe and efficient movement of goods and aircraft via air transportation. The project removes deteriorated infrastructure that poses operational risks, maintains FAA-compliant runway safety requirements, improves airfield operational efficiency through runway and taxiway enhancements, and preserves the long-term functionality of Laredo International Airport as a critical component of the City's international transportation and logistics network.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N.
Source of Funds: Laredo International Airport - FAA Grant 108
Account #: Various
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund- FAA Grant 108:
Revenue Acct:
242-0000-322-2069 Project# FAA108
Expense Acct:
242-3643-584-9900 Project# FAA108.