Title
New Access Agreement with Saab Inc. at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (Ordinance S-52384) - District 1
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an access agreement with Saab Inc. (Saab) for access to Aviation properties at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) to install and maintain airfield sensors on existing utility poles at DVT, which will communicate with controllers in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) control tower.
Report
Summary
Saab is collaborating with the FAA to install airfield sensors at DVT as part of the FAA Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI). SAI is designed to improve airfield safety by providing air traffic controllers increased situational awareness of aircraft activities on the ground thereby reducing the potential for runway incursions. The sensors track aircraft on the ground that are equipped with a component that broadcasts the aircraft's position to receiving equipment in the FAA control tower. The installation of the airfield sensors will have a minimal physical footprint.
Contract Term
The term of the access agreement is month-to-month and will expire on the date that the City determines.
Financial Impact
There are no rents due under the access agreement. All installation activities will be conducted by Saab at its sole expense.
Location
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport: 702 W. Deer Valley Road
Council District: 1
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson and the Aviation Department.