Capital Bill FY2020 Funding; Air Traffic Control Tower at Lewis University Airport (LOT)
Lewis Control Tower
CSFA Number: 494-60-2488
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Transportation (494)
Agency Identification
Exempt - PA 102-1092 - Effective 6/10/22
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Provide state funding assistance for capital improvement and development of an Air Traffic Control Tower at the Lewis University Airport (LOT) in Romeoville, IL
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
2019 Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan: HB 62; P.A. 101-0029 Section 107
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Erecting an Air Traffic Control Tower to increase airspace safety
UGA Program Terms
The Lewis University Airport (LOT) in Romeoville, IL will receive $6 million dollars from the Capital Bill FY2020 to construct an Air Traffic Control Tower. Any overages will be the responsibility of the Airport. The Airport will follow all the project requirements as dictated by IDOT concerning forms to be submitted and reporting during and upon completion.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
The Lewis University Airport (LOT) in Romeoville, IL must remain publicly owned and open to the public. The airport must be in compliance with the FAA federal grant assurances. The airport owner must meet and comply with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) 30 ILCS 708 requirements. Follow all requirements of transportation Bond Funds 30 ILCS 415.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. Alternative environmental reporting and documentation may be acceptable based upon the project type.
Application Procedures
Proposed project must be submitted with all regular documentation currently required during the Transportation Improvement Proposal (TIP) request process, including scope, description, sketch, and signed data sheet (Form AER-104), and budget (Form AER-102), along with any other forms specific to the proposed project.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
FAA and local government approval of plans and specifications
Award Procedures
Project will be issued a Program Letter through the IDOT Office of Planning and Programming. Upon receipt of Program Letter, sponsor can commence eligible work on project toward submittal of plans for local-letting and finalization of GATA procedures, as well as issuance of agency agreement
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 Days.
Uses and Restrictions
Funds are appropriated by the State of Illinois legislature for this project with the stipulations that the airport sponsor adheres to current Illinois state statutes and the Illinois Aeronautics Acts.
Reports
During the project, the sponsor monitors performance to ensure that timely schedules are maintained. Periodic reports, as required, are forwarded to the Division of Aeronautics . The recipient periodically submits form 5370-1, the Construction Progress and Inspection Report. These reports are different than the financial reports, which are required separately. Project performance monitoring is conducted through site visits and reports. Reports must be filed quarterly with the Division of Aeronautics or as frequently as determined by the Division of Aeronautics.
Audits
Recipient sponsor's records are required to be made available for inspection by IDOT, OEIG, and any other auditing state agency.
Records
An airport layout plan must be kept up to date and available as long as the grant agreement lasts, ordinarily a period of 20 years. Accounting records reflecting all project costs, books, documents, and records pertinent to grants are to be retained for 3 years after date of submission of final expenditure report.
Account Identification
Lewis University Air Tower - 959-49460-4900-0120
Obligations
FY2020: 6,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FAA contract tower regulations and guidelines
Program Accomplishments
Air Traffic Control Tower is currently under construction.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
FAA contract tower regulations and guidelines
Regional or Local Assistance Location
1 Langhorne Bond Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
Headquarters Office
1 Langhorne Bond Drive, Springfield, IL 62707
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $6,000,000
FY 2026 : $544,574
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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ACTIVE AWARDS