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Council Meeting September 8, 1992
Santa Monica, California
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Staff
Subject: Recommendation to Authorize City Manager to
Negotiate and Execute a Lease with the Federal
Aviation Administration for the placement of Runway
End Identifier Lights (REIL) on airport property.
Introduction
This report requests the City Council to authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with the Federal
Aviation Administration for the placement of Runway End
Identifier Lights which will improve aviation safety and
reduce noise at the airport.
Background
Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL) are utilized by pilots to
determine where the end of the runway is located during
periods of low visibility and ceilings. The lights are
directed at aircraft aligned on the final approach to the
runway The REIL I S provide the pilot with an additional
landing aid when flying at night and during marginal weather
conditions to identify the end of the runway. Identification
of the end of the runway allows the pilot to make a high
approach into the airport reducing noise in the community.
The REIL's utilize underground utilities and emit no no~se,
vibration, fumes or other pollutants. The lights are
shielded to ensure compatibility with the neighborhoods
located adjacent to the airport.
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The lease term expires in 2002, well before the expiration of
the Airport Agreement with the FAA in 2015. The lease has
been reviewed and approved to form by the City Attorney.
Budgetary/Financial Impact
The lease with the FAA is not for any monetary consideration
which is the standard for FAA installed facilities on
airports. The FAA is providing full funding to install the
REIL and is responsible for all maintenance of the facility.
Recommendation
Authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with
the Federal Aviation Administration for the installation of
Runway End Identifier Lights.
Prepared by:
Jeffrey P. Mathieu, Airport Director
Timothy A. Walsh, Airport Operations Manager