The City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2023-113
Approving Quote from DBT Transportation Services related to Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS) Replacement at Monticello Regional Airport
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello sought a bid from DBT Transportation Services to replace the Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS), which was damaged by lighting, and
WHEREAS, DBT Transportation Services at the direction of the Monticello Airport Board, quoted to remove and replace AWOS IIIP, with an FAA certified AWOS system located at the Monticello Regional Airport, identifying all of same in a proposal at a total cost of $131,365.00, and
WHEREAS, Representatives from the FAA and IA-DOT aviation have expressed the urgency to get the system back to functional capacity. On July 19, 2023, the City’s underwriter concluded that the system was covered, less the City’s $5,000 deductible, and it would replace the system, and
WHEREAS, This is very specialized equipment and there are only two FAA-approved firms that supply and install this equipment in our area. Further, DBT provides all of our regular maintenance, and the insurance company, through a third-party technology specialist, has reviewed the quote and found it appropriate, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the City should proceed with the proposed replacement of the AWOS system at the Monticello Regional Airport with DBT Transportation Services in the amount of $131,365.00, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the proposed replacement of the AWOS system, as proposed and bid by DBT Transportation Services, as set forth previously herein.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 7th day of August, 2023.
David Goedken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer