ORDER NO. 27330
JOINT RESOLUTION FOR NRDIN
On this the 26th day of November 2001, upon motion made by
Commissioner Let z, seconded by Commissioner- Griffin, the
Co~_rr•t unanimously approved by a vote of 4-0-0, joint
r•esol~_rtion for- NRDIN interface for- weather- station for- air-poet
and authorize County Judge to sign same.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
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REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
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MEETING DATE: N tuber 26, 2001
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Countv Judge
TIME PREFERRED:
Consider and discuss approving joint Resolution for NADIN interface for Weather Station
at Airport.
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KERRVILLE, TEXAS
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Judge Fred Henneke
Kerr County Judge
Kerr County Caurthousc
700 Main Street
Kerrville, Texas 78023
RE: Joint Resolution for NADIN interface for Weather Station at Airport
Dear Judge Henneke:
The Joint Resolution for application requesting financial assistance from the Texas Department of
Transportation for installation of a National Airspace Data Interchange Network (NADIN) device for
the Automated Weather Observation System at the airport will be on the City Council Agenda
November 27, 2001, and I would like to request consideration on the Kerr County Commissioner's
Court Agenda November 26, 2001. The airport is included in a group of weather station grants that
TxDOT Aviation Division will be taking to the next Transportation Commission meeting, so I will
need to get the resolution to them by the end of November.
The cost of the NADIN device is $6,500 with sufficient funds in this fiscal year's airport Budget to
meet the $1,625 grant match. I am currently working with Time Warner Communications to sponsor
the $195 per month maintenance fee, and also with Bob Rose at the Lower Colorado River
Authority as well as other sources. The grant agreements will be forwarded in February or March of
2002, and the installation will follow grant execution.
Let me know if you need any additional information.
Thank you,
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Megan Caffall
Airport Manager
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!NE CITY OF
KERRVILLE, TEXAS
November 15, 2001
Susan Ivins, General Manager
Time Warner Communications
900 Sidney Baker
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Dear Susan,
Thank you for visiting with me this week about the National Aerospace Data Interchange
Network (NADIN) interface for the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the
airport. The airport has an opportunity to obtain a $6,500 grant to purchase the NADIN
communication equipment, but due to the next two fiscal year budget constraints will need to
find a sponsor for the $195 per month service fee for transfer of data to the National Weather
Service for dissemination to the FAA and commercial vendors.
The NADIN connection would allow the weather data collected from our commissioned weather
observation station at the Kerrville airport to be linked directly to the National Weather Service
for use in their forecasts, and bring Kerrville into the national and international weather picture.
The NADIN connection will also provide an opportunity for pilots using the Kerrville airport to
obtain preflight weather briefing from anywhere in the world, which would enhance the airport's
ability to attract corporate and Part 135 (scheduled service) operators.
Time Warner Communications is our local cable franchise, and the vehicle on which the
Weather Channel and weather reporting is conveyed to area residents. Currently, the closest
weather station reporting in Kerrville is Junction, and with the addition of Kerrville reporting
through the airport AWOS, Kerrville would be included in both local and National weather
forecasts.
I would like to invite Time Warner Communications to partner with the airport to bring this
service to Kerrville as both the airport and our local cable service will benefit from weather
reporting directly from Kerrville. The window of opportunity to be included in the airport grant for
the equipment is narrow -the City and County will need to request this grant by the end of
November. The actual award and installation of the NADIN equipment is expected to be in April
of 2002, at which time the monthly service fee would start.
I would very much appreciate Time Warner Communication's consideration of sponsoring the
monthly service fee for the link to the National Weather Service and look forward to a beneficial
relationship for both the airport and the Kerrville community.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
C~~
Me~ffall
Airport Manager
cc: Ron Patterson, City Manager
Fred Henneke, Kerr County Judge
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CITY OF KERRVILLE, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 178 -2001
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.
JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATION FOR TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AVIATION DIVISION GRANT
FUNDS FOR KERRVILLE/KERR COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Kenville and County of Kerr desire to install a National Airspace
Data Interchange Network ("NADIN") interface at the Kenville/Kerr County Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenville and County of Kerr hereby offer 25% of project costs to
match 75"/a state funds, currently estimated to be $1,625.00 local funds; and
WHEREAS, the monthly maintenance fee for the operation of the interface will be the total
obligation of the City of Kenville and County of Ken-; and
WHEREAS, local funds will be available to meet project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kerrville and County of Kerr agree to operate and maintain the
NADIN for the useful life of the asset; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kenville and County of Kerr hereby request financial assistance from
the Texas Department of Transportation for installation of the NADIN; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kerrville and County of Kerr intends to name the Texas Department
of Transportation as its agent for the purposes of applying for, receiving and disbursing all funds for
these improvements and For the administration of contracts necessary for the implementation ofthese
improvements:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KERRVILLE, KERR COUNTY, TEXAS AND COMMISIONERS COURT OF THE COUNTY OF
KERR, TEXAS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Kenville and
County of Kerr, at the appropriate time, and with the appropriate authorizations of this governing
body, all contracts and agreements with the State of Texas, represented by the Texas Department of
Transportation, and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate for the implementation of
the improvements to the Kenville/Ker-r County Municipal Airport, specifically, the purchase and
installation of the NADIN described above.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON this the ~ ~ day of /~rQ,c~-e~ec~~.c.~ , A.D., 2001.
ATTEST:
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Sheila L. Brand, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kevin B. Laughlin, City Attorney
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Stephe P. Fine, Mayor
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KERB COUNTY,
TEXAS, ON this the 2(~ day of ~/'n t re ,~ o ~' , A.D., 2001
L. Henneke, County Judge
ATTEST:
Pieper, County Clerk
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CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT FUNDS
I, Ron Patterson City Manager ,
(Name) (Title)
do certify that sufficient funds to meet the City of Kerrville/Kerr County Airport share of
(Sponsor Name)
project costs as identified for the project and will be available in accordance with the schedule
shown below:
SPONSOR FUNDS
Source Amount Date Available
Airport Fund $1,625.00 October 1, 2001
City of Kerrville, Texas
(Sponsor)
By. ~_i
Title: Mayor
Date: November 27, 2001
County of Kerr, Texas
(Sponsor)
By: ~a~._~
Title: County Judge
Date: November 26, 2001
DESIGNATION OF SPONSOR'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
I, Stenhen P. Fine ,
(Name) (Title)
with the City of Kemille, and
I, Frederick L. Henneke County Judge
(Name) (Title)
with the County of Kerr designates Ron Patterson, City Manager
(Name, Title)
as the City of Kemille and County of Kerr authorized representative for the FY2001 NADIN
project, who shall have the authority to make approvals and disapprovals as required on behalf of
the city of Kemille and County of Kerr.
City of Kemille, Texas
(Sponsor)
By:
Date: November 27, 2001
County of Kerr, Texas
(Sponsor)

Title: County Jude
Date: November 26, 2001
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
Mailing Address:
800 Junction Highway
Kerrville. Texas
Physical/Overnight Address:
Same
Telephone Number:830-792-8304
Fax Number: 830-896-8793
E-Mail Address: ronp~a kemille.org