DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Frank Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Amendments to the Residential Noise Program Contracts at San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
These Ordinances authorize amendments to the professional services agreements with THC, Inc. and Foster CM Group, Inc. in connection with the Residential Acoustical Treatment Program at San Antonio International Airport. The FAA contributes 80% to this program with the City providing a 20% match.
A. An Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with THC in the amount of $7,260,000.00 for on-going construction of acoustical treatments to reduce noise in qualifying homes and multi-family dwellings in aviation noise-impacted neighborhoods near the Airport.
B. An Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with Foster CM Group in the amount of $440,000.00 for design review, construction inspection and testing services for the Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Residential Acoustical Treatment Program (RATP) is an ongoing, multi-year program that provides acoustical treatment to reduce noise in qualifying homes and multi-family dwellings in aviation noise-impacted neighborhoods near the San Antonio International Airport. The RATP is a derivative of the noise compatibility studies and is consistent with federal guidelines and requirements mandated in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant assurances.
The program is based on the design-build model and the single parcel method where each dwelling is treated as a separate project. These practices ensure program efficiency, accountability and maximize property owner satisfaction. The program is cyclical in nature. The renovation of one group of residences is in process while the next group is under design.
Under the contract with the City, THC, Inc. provides a team of sub-consultants and design-build construction contractors, and the resources necessary...
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