REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, A.A.E., C.A.E., IAP, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: ELODIA CAVAZOS, Acoustical Program Coordinator
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Yosemite International Airport SMART Program Bid File No. 12302377 (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $794,000.00 to S&L Specialty Construction, of Syracuse, New York for the acoustic treatment of 17 homes in the vicinity of Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and award a construction contract to S&L Specialty Construction, of Syracuse, New York, in the amount of $794,000.00 for the acoustic treatment of 17 homes in the vicinity of Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The FAT Residential Sound Insulation Program is part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved 14 CFR Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program that provides funding to reduce interior noise levels in homes located within a designated noise impacted area around FAT. This ongoing effort, locally known as the SMART Program, provides acoustic windows, doors and other noise reducing measures to eligible homes in the vicinity of FAT. Award of this contract represents the Department's continuing commitment to improve the quality of life for residents living near FAT.
BACKGROUND
The Airports Department (Department) has acoustically treated 1,309 homes since inception of the SMART Program in 1994. The Program is available to property owners of single-family residences located within a 65 Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) boundary around FAT...
Click here for full text