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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CO~MISSION
JAMES B. WALL
CITY A lTORNEY
LEE BEARD
TOMMY BOYLES
ULMER BRIDGES
ANDY CHEEK
BOBBY G. HANKERSON
WILLIAM B. KUHLKE, JR.
WM. "WILLIE" H. MA YS, III
STEPHEN E. SHEPARD
MARION WILLIAMS
BOB YOlJNG
Mayor
P.O. Box2125
454 GREENE STREET
AUGUSTA, GA 30903
Bus. (706) 821-2488
FAX No: (706) 722-5984
E-MAIL: JWALL@co.RICIIMOND.GA.US
August 6, 2002
GEORGE R. KOLB
Administrator
RICHARD L. COLCLOlJGH
Mayor Pro Tem
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Ms. Lena Bonner
Clerk, Commission
8th Floor, City-County Bldg.
Augusta, GA 309]]
RE: Equipment Lease Agreement with QEO-MARINE and
AUGUST A
Dear Lena:
I enclose herewith one duplicate executed origi nal of the Lease Agreement for the
Mobile Avian Radar System. Please include this in the City's permanent records.
With best personal regards, I am
Yours very truly,
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James B. Wall/;Q,..f
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GEO-MARINE, INC.
MARS Equipment Lease
Equipment Lease Agreement Mobile Avian Radar System (MARS)
This equipment lease is entered into between GEO-MARINE, INC., 550 East 15th Street, PIano,
Texas 75074 (GM! or Lessor), and AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State
of Georgia, (Lessee). Lessor hereby leases to Lessee the equipment described in this Lease and
any attachments and schedules on the terms and conditions set forth in this Lease. All of the
undersigned parties hereby accept the lease and all of its terms. The terms of the lease are as
follows:
ARTICLE 1: EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES
This lease agreement covers the equipment (equipment or property) and services as described
below:
1.01 Equipment to be Leased: This Lease pertains to the following equipment to be provided
by Lessor:
One (1) Mobile Avian Radar System (MARS) bird detection radar system, Model XVM,
designed and manufactured by Geo-Marine, Inc., Avian Research Laboratory, Panama
City, Florida. The MARS XVM unit consists of a X-Band modified marine radar system
(3 em wavelength) including the antenna, magnetron, processor and display monitor;
operating computer system, software and interface cards; antenna mast; diesel electrical
generator; and, equipment housing assembled onto a mobile trailer unit. The radar
antenna mast is configured be manually adjustable to operate in a horizontal
(surveillance) mode and a vertical (VerCat) mode to locate, track and identify airborne
biological targets (specifically birds) within an approximate range of three (3) nautical
miles.
In VerCat mode the radar beam is focused into a corridor of interest (such as the
approach corridor to a runway) to allow for the estimation of target altitude. Radar data
is captured for immediate possessing by the computer system using proprietary software
algorithms developed and owned by GM! to develop site-specific clutter mapping
(updated every thirty minutes) for classification of residual targets using a variety of
parameters that allows for identification of biological targets as well as target
classification by size. The data collected by VerCat is immediately available via the
display monitor for operator analysis and is recorded into a Microsoft Access database.
The data sets require manual periodic downloading after every 48 to 72 hours depending
on the dataset size. When operated in the horizontal mode, the radar scans the area in a
horizontal plane and data generated indicates the direction of bird movements (such as
around the airport).
1.02 Services and Support: Upon delivery of the equipment, Lessor will provide the initial set-
up of the unit and will provide 40 hours of Lessee operator training to include delivery of
operating and service manuals and hands-on training of Lessee representatives in system
operation, set-up, transport, and care and maintenance. The cost of equipment delivery and the
initial set-up and operations training is included in the rental rate. Lessor additionally throughout
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the term of the lease will provide remote telephone help-desk support, troubleshooting and data
analysis as requested by Lessee's authorized representatives.
ARTICLE 2: TERM OF LEASE
Initial Term
2.01. Lease Term: The term of this Lease is 36 (thirty-six) months commencing on the 1st
day of August, 2002 and ending on the 31st day of July, 2005.
ARTICLE 3: PAYMENTS BY LESSEE
3.01. Equipment Lease Rate: Lessee shall pay to Lessor, the monthly equipment rent of
$4000.00 (four thousand dollars) payable on the first day of every month. Rental payments shall
be made at Lessor's address, as set forth above, or at any other place that may be designated by
Lessor or its assignees.
ARTICLE 4: USE OF EQUIPMENT
4.01. Rights of Lessee: Lessee is entitled to the use, operation, possession, and control of the
leased equipment during the Lease term for the application as designed and specified, provided
Lessee is not in default of any provision of the Lease, and subject to any security interest Lessor
may have given or may give to any third party during the Lease term. Lessee shall have absolute
control, supervision, and responsibility over any operators or users of the equipment.
4.02. Duties of Lessee:
(a) Lessee must use the leased equipment in a careful and proper manner for the application for
which the equipment was designed and constructed (bird detection), and only in support of
aircraft operations related to the Messerly Wastewater Treatment Facility and Augusta Regional
Airport at Bush Field in Augusta, Georgia. Lessee agrees that the leased property will be used in
accordance with the manufacturer's manuals and instructions and by competent and fully
qualified and trained employees or others acting on behalf of Lessee only. Lessee agrees to
reimburse Lessor in full for any and all damage to the equipment arising from any misuse or
negligent act by Lessee, its employees, or its agents.
(b) Lessee shall not permit any leased property to be operated or used in violation of any
applicable federal, state, or local statute, law, ordinance, rule, or regulation relating to the
possession, use, or maintenance of the equipment.
4.03. Warranties: Lessor hereby warrants that use of the leased equipment shall not interfere
with any radar currently in use by the FAA at Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field.
4.04. Commercial Use Limitation: Lessee represents and warrants that the leased equipment
will be used for commercial or business purposes only.
4.05 Software: The operating software included with the equipment and required for
operation of the equipment includes proprietary software, algorithms and code developed and
owned by Lessor (GMI). All intellectual property rights in foreground information and
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background information (including, in the case of software, source code) related to algorithms,
risk modeling, pattern, and radar target classification software remains the sole property of GMI.
Lessor is providing the operating software for use only with the equipment covered by the lease
and no other use or license is granted. Lessee agrees not to copy, transfer, transmit, decode,
otherwise access, or allow access to in any manner the software incorporated into the equipment.
4.06 Open Records Act: Lessor acknowledges that all records relating to this agreement and
the services under the contract may be a public record subject to Georgia's Open Record Act
(O.C.G.A. ~ 50-18-70, et seq.). Lessor shall cooperate fully in responding to such request and
making all records, not exempt, available for inspection and copying as provided by law. Should
Lessor contend that any record requested constitute a trade secret so as to be exempt from public
disclosure, it shall designate such records as trade secrets and shall indemnify and hold Lessee
harmless with respect to Lessee's failure to disclose such records based upon the contention that
same are a trade secret. Such indemnification shall include all attorneys fees and expenses of
litigation in defense of any attempt or litigation to compel disclosure of such records.
ARTICLE 5: MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, AND ALTERATIONS
5.01. Maintenance and Repairs: Lessee assumes all obligation and liability concerning
possession of the equipment and for its use, operation, condition, and storage during the lease
term.
Lessee shall, at Lessee's expense, maintain the equipment in good condition and running order,
excepting reasonable wear and tear resulting from the ordinary use of the equipment and will
provide all routine maintenance tasks as specified in the operating manuals (to include routine
inspection, lubrication, and cleaning). Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of repairs required
as a result of damage to the equipment caused by any improper operations, transport, storage,
extreme or unusual weather events, acts of God, or vandalism.
Lessor shall, at Lessor's expense, provide all labor and parts, mechanisms, and devices required
to keep the leased equipment in good running order throughout the lease period to include
replacement of wear parts and replacement of parts that fail through no action of Lessee.
Covered wear parts include but are not limited to, magnetrons, antenna drive motors and
computer equipment and monitors. Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor of any equipment
malfunctions or failures and the equipment will not be operated without the consent of Lessor or
until Lessor effects the repairs. In the case of a malfunction or failure, Lessor shall promptly
(within three days) provide service personnel to effect the repairs. Lessor agrees to make the
necessary repairs or replace the leased equipment within fourteen (14) days.
ARTICLE 6:
OPERA TING EXPENSES
6.01 Operating Expenses: Lessee agrees to pay for all expenses of operating the leased
property, including but not limited to operating permits, fees, registrations, fuel, electricity, and
all other charges in connection with the operation of the property.
ARTICLE 7: TAXES AND OTHER CHARGES
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7.01. Lessee's Obligation To Pay Taxes: As a political subdivision of the State of Georgia,
Lessee is tax exempt.
7.02. Lessee's Obligation for Other Charges: Lessee shall be liable for any fees for
licenses, registrations, permits, certificates of title, and other certificates as may be required for
the lawful operation of the leased property.
ARTICLE 8: LESSOR'S RIGHT OF INSPECTION AND REPAIR
8.01. Inspections: Upon notice, and during reasonable business hours, Lessor has the right to
enter the premises where the leased equipment is located or operated for the purpose of
inspecting the property in order to ascertain its condition and manner of use.
8.02. Repair Remedy: If Lessor's inspection of the leased equipment, as described in
Paragraph 8.01, reveals that any equipment covered by this Lease is not being properly
maintained or utilized according to the provisions of this Lease, Lessor after notice to Lessee and
following Lessee's failure to cure within 10 days after receiving notice, has the right, but not the
obligation, to have the equipment repaired or maintained at the expense of Lessee.
ARTICLE 9: OWNERSHIP
9.01. No Sale or Security Interest Intended: This Agreement constitutes a lease of the
equipment, and is not a sale or the creation of a security interest in the leased equipment. Lessor
at all times retains sole ownership and title to the leased equipment, and Lessee does not have
and will not, at any time, acquire any right, title, equity, or other interest in the equipment, except
the right to possession and use as provided for in this Agreement.
9.02. Identification Markings: The equipment will be delivered with GMI's labeling and
signage for its bird detection systems. Lessee shall not remove, obscure, deface or obliterate the
signage. Lessor additionally has the right to place and maintain, on the exterior or interior of
each piece of leased equipment, the following information:
This system is the sole and exclusive property of Geo-Marine, Inc.,
550 East 15th Street, Piano, Texas 75074.
If this Lease is assigned by Lessor, the assignee will have the same right to place and maintain an
inscription as does Lessor. Lessee shall not remove, obscure, deface, or obliterate the inscription
or permit any other person to do so.
ARTICLE 10:
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIABILITY
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MARS Equipment Lease
10.01. Risk of Loss and Liability Assumed by Lessee: Lessee assumes all risk and liability
for the loss of or damage to the leased property, for the death of or injury to any person or
property of another, and for all other risks and liabilities arising from the improper use or
operation of the leased equipment. Nothing in this Lease authorizes Lessee or any other person to
operate any of the leased property so as to impose any liability or other obligation on Lessor.
10.02. Lessee's Duty to Hold Harmless: Lessee agrees to defend, and hold harmless Lessor,
its agents, and employees from all claims, loss, or damage Lessor may sustain for any of the
following reasons:
(a) Loss of,or damage to, any leased property by any cause which is the fault of Lessee.
(b) Injury to, or death of, any person, including but not limited to agents or employees of
Lessee that is caused by the negligence of Lessee.
(c) Damage to the leased property arising from the use, possession, selection, delivery,
return, condition, or operation of any leased equipment.
10.03. Liability for Fines and Penalties: Lessee has sole liability for, and must reimburse
Lessor for, all expenses, losses, liabilities, fines, penalties, and claims of every type, imposed by
any governmental or regulatory agency or entity by virtue of Lessee's use or operation of any
leased equipment, or because of the failure by Lessee to perform any of the Lease terms.
10.04. Payment of Stipulated Loss Value: If the equipment or part of the equipment
becomes lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged beyond repair, Lessee shall pay Lessor in cash the
Stipulated Loss Value of the equipment. For purposes of this lease, the Stipulated Loss Value is
the replacement cost of the system of $71,000 (seventy one thousand dollars) less accumulated
depreciation. This Lease will terminate at the time of such payment and after paying the
stipulated loss value, Lessee is entitled to the equipment on an as-is basis, without warranty by
Lessor, express or implied, for any matter concerning the equipment.
10.05. Obligations Survive Lease Term: The obligations of Lessee arising under this Lease
will continue in effect after the termination of the Lease, except for early termination by Lessee,
upon default by Lessor.
ARTICLE 11:
INSURANCE
11.01. Lessee's Obligation To Maintain Casualty Insurance: Lessee shall have the right to
self-insure for loss, theft, or damage to the leased property.
11.02. Insurance Certificate:
statement of self-insurance.
Lessee agrees to furnish Lessor with an appropriate
ARTICLE 12:
ASSIGNMENT
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MARS Equipment Lease
12.01. Assignment by Lessor: Lessor may assign this Lease or any rights under it at any
time without Lessee's consent. If Lessor does make an assignment, Lessor's assignee shall have
all of the rights, powers, privileges, remedies and responsibilities of Lessor set forth in this
Lease. Lessee shall be obligated to aI1Y assignee of Lessor only after written notice of the
assignment is mailed to Lessee, either by Lessor or Lessor's assignee, by certified mail at
Lessee's address listed in this Lease.
12.02. Assignment or Subletting by Lessee: Lessee may not assign this Lease or any
equipment described in it, or assign any interest in the Lease or equipment, or sublet any of the
leased equipment.
ARTICLE 13:
CIRCUMSTANCES CONSTITUTING DEFAULT
Lessor may, at its option, declare Lessee in default by giving Lessee 'written notice of default on
the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) Failure by Lessee to make rental payments or perform any other of its obligations as
set forth in this Lease.
(b) Expiration or cancellation of any insurance policy as provided for in Article 11 of this
Lease.
(c) Involuntary transfer of Lessee's interest in this Lease by operation of law.
(d) Lessee's assignment of any interest in this Lease that is not authorized by Article 12.
(e) Institution by or against Lessee of any proceedings in bankruptcy or insolvency, or the
reorganization of Lessee under any law, or the appointment of a receiver or trustee for the
goods and chattels of Lessee, or any assignment by Lessee for the benefit of creditors.
Lessee may, at its option, declare Lessor in default by giving Lessor written notice of default on
the occurrence of any of the following events:
(a) Failure to effect repairs or replace the leased equipment as required by Article 5.01 of
this agreement.
(b) Breach of warranty provided in Article 4.
ARTICLE 14:
RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS ON DEFAULT
14.01. Lessor's Rights and Remedies: If Lessee defaults, and if a notice of default is given
as specified in Article 13 and the default remains uncorrected for 10 (ten) days, Lessor may
exercise anyone or more of the following remedies:
(a) Termination of the Lease and Lessee's rights under this Lease as to any or all items of
leased equipment.
(b) A declaration that all due but unpaid rent and all other charges due under the Lease
are due and payable immediately.
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MARS Equipment Lease
(c) Repossession of the equipment without legal process, free of all rights of Lessee in
and to the equipment. By this provision, Lessee expressly authorizes Lessor or Lessor's
agent to enter any premises owned or controlled by Lessee, or Lessee's agents and
assigns, where the equipment is located for the purpose of repossessing and removing
leased equipment. Lessee specifically waives any right of action Lessee might otherwise
have arising out of the entry and repossession, and releases Lessor from any claim for
trespass or damage caused by reason of the entry, repossession, or removal.
14.02. Lessee's Rights and Remedies: If Lessor defaults, and if a notice of default is given
as specified in Article 13 and the default remains uncorrected for 10 (ten) days, Lessee may
terminate this Lease and Lessor's rights under this Lease.
14.03. Remedies Cumulative: The remedies of Lessor set forth in this Article are
cumulative to the extent permitted by law and may be exercised partially, concurrently, or
separately. The exercise of one remedy does not preclude the exercise of any other remedy.
14.04. Failure To Enforce Not Waiver: Any failure or delay on the part of Lessor to
exercise any remedy or right under this Lease is not a waiver. The failure of Lessor to require
performance of any of the terms, covenants, or provisions of this Lease by Lessee will never
constitute a waiver of any of the rights under the Lease. No single or partial exercise by Lessor
of any remedy or right precludes any other or further exercise of that remedy or right or the
exercise of any other rights or remedies. No forbearance by Lessor to exercise any rights or
privileges under this Lease is a waiver, but all rights and privileges continue in effect as if no
forbearance occurred. Acceptance by Lessor of rent or other payments made by Lessee after
default is not a waiver of Lessor's rights and remedies arising from Lessee's default.
ARTICLE 15:
SURRENDER OF PROPERTY ON EXPIRATION OF LEASE
15.01. Lessee's Duty to Return: On the expiration of the lease term, or on any earlier
termination of this Lease, Lessee must surrender the leased equipment to Lessor in good repair,
condition, and working order, less normal wear, tear, and depreciation. Lessee agrees to
surrender the leased equipment immediately on the expiration of the lease term and make the
leased equipment available for pick-up by Lessor in Augusta Georgia. Should Lessor fail to
remove property following 30 days after the expiration of the lease, Lessor shall forfeit all rights
to the equipment.
ARTICLE 16:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
16.01. Notices: All notices required to be given under this Lease must be in writing.
Notices under this Lease will be deemed duly served and given when either (a) personally
delivered to the party or the designated agent of the party to whom they are directed; or (b)
deposited in the United States mail, certified, addressed to the party at the address given for the
party in this Lease. Notices under this agreement will be delivered as follows:
Geo-Marine, Inc. Augusta-Richmond County Commission
Tony Cecchi George Kolb
Manager, Business Resources City Administrator
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GEO-MARINE, INC.
MARS Equipment Lease
550 East 15th Street
PIano, Texas 75074
530 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
With a copy to:
D. Allen Saxon, Jr.
Assistant Director for Wastewater
360 Bay Street, Suite 180
Augusta, Georgia 30901
16.02. Amendment, Modification, and Waiver: This Lease may not be amended, modified,
or altered in any manner except in a writing signed by all parties. No covenant or condition of
this Lease may be waived except by the written consent of Lessor. Any such written waiver of
any term of this Lease is effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose
given.
16.03. Entire Agreement: This Lease and the attached Scope of Work for Avian Monitoring
System (Exhibit A) constitute the entire agreement between the parties. No agreements,
representations, or warranties other than those specifically set forth in this Lease are binding on
any of the parties.
16.04. Choice of Law: All claims, disputes and other matters in question between Lessor
and Lessee arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in
the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The parties through the execution of this
agreement, specifically consent to the jurisdiction and venue of Richmond County Georgia, and
waives any right to contest the jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County,
Georgia.
16.05. Severability: If one or more of the provisions of this Lease, or the application of any
provision to any party or circumstance, is held invalid, unenforceable, or illegal in any respect,
the remainder of this Lease and the application of the provision to the other parties or
circumstances remain valid and in full force and effect.
16.06. Heirs and Successors: This Lease and each of its provisions is binding on and
inures to the benefit of the respective heirs, assignees, executors, administrators, trustees, and
successors of the parties. Nothing in this paragraph may be construed as consent by Lessor to
any assignment by Lessee.
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Accepted and executed:
LESSOR
Geo-Marine, Inc.
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(s. ature)
Gary Andrews
(printed name)
Executive Vice-President
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Mayor
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
Avian Monitoring System
For
City of Augusta Utilities
City of Augusta, Georgia (Richmond County)
1. Project Description. This scope shall provide for design, construction, and delivery
of a radar-based bird monitoring system for the City of Augusta, Georgia, Messerly
Wastewater Treatment Facility. This project would include all materials and labor
necessary to monitor bird activity in the aircraft approach/departure path over the
wastewater treatment facility for extended periods of time. Data collected by this
system would be used to determine daily and seasonal activity patterns, assess
impacts associated with changing habitat management strategies at the wastewater
plant and provide wastewater staff and airport staff with critical information that
would greatly assist in active dispersal of birds at both sites.
2. Background. A moderate bird and wildlife hazard exists at the Bush Field Augusta
Airport. This hazard is mainly associated with the proximity of the airport to the
Savannah River and the Phinizy Swamp. Other attractants include the "Mayor's
Fishing Pond", and the wetland areas associated with the City of Augusta, James B.
Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. Specially designed and constructed wetlands
at the treatment facility are part of an effort to improve the quality of municipal
wastewater discharges from the plant. These wetlands are designed to process
effluent from the treatment facility through constructed cells with specific plant
communities and for specific periods of time to maximize nitrogen uptake. In 1999,
Geo-Marine, Inc., conducted an on-site assessment of the airport and wastewater
treatment facility and developed an integrated management plan for the control of
birds and wildlife. The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory who conducted aerial
surveys and the Clemson University Ornithological Group who conducted ground
surveys collected much of the data used to develop the plan. Since that time, the
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory has continued work in the area, limiting the
surveys to areas closer to the airport. While aerial surveys and ground counts
continue to provide information on the arrival and departure times of major bird
groups, the limitations of field surveys/counts along with the dynamics of bird
movements both daily and seasonally results in large gaps of time when bird activity
is not monitored. To more accurately assess bird activity associated with the
wastewater plant, a monitoring program using modified marine radar could be
implemented. Such a radar system should be capable of operating round the clock
with only periodic down time for maintenance. The system should be aligned to
capture biological targets in the approach path, categorize the targets into size classes,
estimate altitude, and write the data to a database that can be used for trend analysis.
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3. Types of Radar Systems. GMT has developed several radar-based bird monitoring
systems over the past 8 years. The type of radar system developed was driven by the
type of data required to answer specific questions. GMI's experience on military
bombing ranges, air bases, landfills, and commercial airports resulted in development
of technologies that allow the best possible use of individual radar features with
minimal oversight by personnel. Monitoring systems that require an operator to
watch the radar visually are labor intensive, and have the inherit bias of the operator's
interpretation of the display. The manpower costs of having an operator observe the
radar on a 24 hour a day, seven day a week schedule, are generally prohibitive.
Additionally, post event monitoring of data saved to tape or other media require
extensive man-hours. The VerCat system developed by GMI is an ilIDovative
approach to using marine radar. The VerCat system uses an X-band (3 em)
wavelength radar turned on the side to spin in a windmill fashion. This focuses the
radar beam into a corridor of interest (such as the approach to an runway) and allows
for the estimation of target altitude. Additionally, the VerCat system captures radar
data for immediate possessing with a personal computer (PC). This allows the system
to develop site-specific clutter mapping (updated every thirty minutes) and for
classification of residual targets using a variety of paranleters that allows for
identification of biological targets as well as target classification by size. The data
collected by VerCat are immediately available for analysis and are written to Access
Database. These data sets require periodic downloading (every few days). Processed
VerCat data can be linked from the radar site to other users via modem or optical
links for immediate review and response, GMI also uses the X-band radar in a
traditional horizontal mode to scan the area in a horizontal plane. Data generated in
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the horizontal mode are helpful in determining the direction of bird movements all
around the airport, not just in the approach corridors. In the horizontal plane, altitude
discrimination is problematic and not generally attempted without using a very
narrow beam antenna. Such pencil beam antennas are not used on GMI radar systems
due to their very limited field of view. S-band (10 em) radar are also available and
have been used by GMI on a variety of platforms. The longer wavelength radar have
greater range but are biased towards larger targets. Often GMI will use an S-band
radar in horizontal mode and an X-band in VerCat mode to provide 3-dimentional
assessment of a specific area (figure 1). Options are available that allow a radar
system to function in real time in an operational environment such as for bird
avoidance at an airport or bombing range. These systems require redundant
components and power back up not required for a monitoring system. Monitoring
systems, however, can be upgraded for operational use.
4. Scope of Services. Following a review of the issues at the Messerly Wastewater
Treatment Facility, and Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field, GMI would
recommend the use of mobile VerCat (X-Band) system for monitoring bird activity in
the approach over the wastewater treatment plant. The system could be moved to a
variety of locations until the optimum location was determined. At that point the
system could be set up to operate under AC power. GMI would build the unit, deliver
and install the system, and provide technical support both on and off-site. Data
analysis could be accomplished using the consultation services agreement. Work shall
begin within 30 days of the notice to proceed. The work shall consist of but not be
limited to:
4.1. Radar Unit Construction.
4.2. Delivery and Installation.
4.3. Technical Support.
4.4. Data Analysis
5. Schedule and Deliverables. The following deliverables will be provided as
scheduled below:
Deliverable
Schedule
5.1 Construct Radar Unit
90 Days after NTP
5.2 Delivery and Installation
Within 30 days After construction complete
5.3 Technical Support
As required
5.4 Data Analysis
Quarterly or as requested
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6. Cost Estimate. Radar Units can be purchased or leased. The cost of each system is
based upon configuration with a vertical scan X-band system. S-band horizontal scan
capability can be added later if needed. Several options are provided below:
6.1. MARS Rental. This includes the radar system, a full-time, on-site technician
and data analysis support. This option is best when determining the specific use
of the system or to evaluate periods of time when bird activity is known to be
greatest. $ 5,000/week
6.2. MARS Lease (one year). This includes the construction, and setup of a mobile
or stationary system on-site. All equipment maintenance (replacement of
magnetrons, etc), and technical support via INTERNET or phone is provided.
The client would provide the site, and appropriate power supply/phone lines, etc.
$ 102,000/year
6.3. MARS Lease (two years). Same as in 6.2 but for a period of two years.
$ 62,000/year
6.4. MARS Lease (three years) Same as in 6.2 but for a period of three years.
$ 48,000/year
6.5. MARS Purchase. This includes the construction and setup of a mobile or
stationary system. Technical support is provided for 30 days.
$ 71,000
7. Other costs. The MARS unit will require a power source/outlet and phone
connection. The cost of installation of these would be the responsibility of the City of
Augusta Utilities. Utilities costs (electrical and phone) should be less than $150 per
month and would also be the responsibility of the City of Augusta.
8. Recommendation. The best solution to the issues presented at the last meeting
concerning the long-term needs of the airport and the wastewater plant is the 3-year
lease option. This would allow sufficient time to collect data that would clearly
quantify daily and seasonal bird activity over the constructed wetlands. A two-year
study could be meaningful if collected data show low variance seasonally. The
importance of a third year is the statistical significance it brings to data analysis.
With the airport master plan including the possible development of a parallel runway,
the data collected from this study could be used to evaluate the actual impact of the
constructed wetland as well as provide for comparison with surrounding land uses.
These data could be crucial in addressing a variety of impacts that would be have to
be assessed during the environmental impact statement. Additionally, the lease
agreement includes technical support that would further assist the wastewater plant
and the airport in bird and wildlife management issues.
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