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City to accept FAA grants for Colleen Regional Airport, approves multiple roof and HVAC repairs
Summary
Council authorized staff to accept FAA AIP/AIG grants for terminal rehabilitation at Colleen Regional Airport and approved or recommended repairs to the senior center, Copper Mountain Branch Library and the animal shelter HVAC using cooperative contracts and insurance proceeds.
City staff told the council they have been notified of available AIP and Airport Infrastructure Grant funding to modernize the Colleen Regional Airport terminal, including replacement of pre‑conditioned air units, elevator replacement and escalator refurbishment. Mr. Wilson described a previous $950,000 grant for design and staff asked council to authorize the city manager to accept future grants upon award.
Separately the council approved three facility repairs: a Quick Roofing cooperative contract (TIPS) not to exceed $172,367.33 to repair the Lions Club Park Senior Center roof after staff found sections beyond repair, a $179,856.22 Quick Roofing replacement at the Copper Mountain Branch Library determined to be hail damage and covered by insurance, and a $146,500 TASB/TIPS cooperative purchase from Southland Industries to replace an undersized HVAC at the animal-shelter stray dog facility (36 kennels) where summer temperatures had regularly reached 90°F. Staff said timing planned for mid‑July starts and that the library roof and senior‑center schedules would be similar. Council confirmed warranties (20 years frequently referenced) and that insurance proceeds would cover eligible library costs.
Council approved these items on the consent agenda and through separate motions; staff said most projects use TIPS/TASB co‑op contracts and that the senior center and library repairs are planned to minimize program disruption.
What’s next: city manager or his designees will execute grant acceptance and cooperative‑contract agreements and staff will manage schedules and change orders per local procurement law.
