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Item # 4.h.

City Council (FY24)

Meeting Date:	06/25/2024
Department:	Airport
Key Focus Areas:	Infrastructure Development and Maintenance

AGENDA CAPTION:

Consider action on a Resolution declaring an emergency for needed repairs on the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the Addison Airport and ratifying actions to repair the EMAS System in the amount of $190,519.16.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this item is to seek approval for the payment to Runway Safe for repairs to the Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS). The EMAS uses crushable materials and is placed at the end of a runway to stop aircraft that overrun the runway. The tires of the aircraft sink into the lightweight material and the aircraft is safely decelerated in a controlled manner as it rolls through the material. Runway Safe is the sole manufacturer and maintenance provider of EMAS products that meet FAA standards.

On May 19th, 2023, a Cessna 172 operated by American Flyers overran Runway 16 after attempting to abort takeoff. The aircraft traversed into the EMAS before coming to a stop just off the east shoulder of the EMAS.

On October 21st, 2023, Runway Safe replaced 14 EMAS blocks, 2 shields, and 34 panels were reinforced with tape. The invoice for repairs totaled $190,519.16 for materials, labor, support and supervision, and mobilization. This cost is high due to the uniqueness of the product and Runway Safe being the sole provider. A claim was filed with TML-IRP to recover costs of the repair.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Resolution
Runway Safe Invoice