REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 19, 2018
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Gate 6/8 Remodel and Passenger Boarding Bridge project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Bid File 3590) (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c)/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract to DIVCON, Inc., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $1,944,000
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c)/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and award a construction contract to DIVCON, Inc., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $1,944,000 for the Gate 6/8 Remodel and Passenger Boarding Bridge project (Project) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In response to airlines' ongoing transition to larger aircraft, the demand for direct Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) access to aircraft has grown. FAT utilizes PBB's at the six passenger gates on the upper level of the terminal. The Project will provide a ground-level PBB at lower level Gate 8 and remodel the associated interior passenger boarding area, commonly referred to as a Hold Room.
The PBB will provide a secure, weather protected, fully enclosed and air conditioned passenger boarding process, and will be able to accommodate up to 180-seat aircraft such as a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Modifications to the Hold Room will create an open and more efficient operating environment.
BACKGROUND
FAT can accommodate a range of aircraft sizes, both from PBB's and via ground-loading, which is necessary at regional airports such as FAT. Once the Project is completed, FAT will still have ground loading capabilities to accommodate smaller aircraft and off-schedule arrivals and de...
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