Due to significant and unanticipated increase in airline traffic and the loss of three overflow parking lots, it is necessary to amend professional engineering services which were approved at the May 20, 2019 SMAA Board Meeting. Additional design and permitting fees associated with two new Park and Ride lots were negotiated in the amount of $224,507.00 with a 10% contingency, providing an authorized level of $246,958.00.
MOTION: Commissioner Biter moved to approve the design amendment with American Infrastructure Development and authorized staff to prepare all documents necessary to implement this action. Commissioner Incrocci seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).
After analyzing the need for immediate parking spaces for holiday traffic, the President, CEO spoke with the Commissioners, and the Board Chairman approved an increase in scope with Magnum Builders. Staff is requesting ratification of the emergency expenditures of $253,100.67 that was needed to complete the parking lot improvements.
MOTION: Commissioner Biter moved to ratify the increase in contract scope and fee of $253,100.67 with Magnum Builders to improve the old Avis overflow lot and authorize staff to prepare all documents necessary to implement this action. Commissioner Incrocci seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).
An agreement has been reached with the County of Sarasota whereby the SMAA Fire Marshal will be designated as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the portions of the Airport within unincorporated Sarasota County.
MOTION: Commissioner Biter moved to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with County of Sarasota allowing the SMAA Fire Marshal to function as AHJ in the portions of the Airport within unincorporated areas of Sarasota County. Commissioner Incrocci seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).