The Airport Commission approved a $63,589 work authorization for Barge Design Solutions to perform survey work, update the airport layout exhibit and supply data required by the FAA for the tower siting study.

Chad, the presenter, told commissioners the Barge contract will be largely paid with the grant just approved: "This is for $63,589 And of course, like, we you just approved the grant, so this will cover, 90% of, 95 of this cost." The authorization includes updating the airport layout plan (ALP) exhibit A to reflect recent hangars, property purchases and a changed terminal footprint.

Why it matters: Barge’s work will supply the FAA with required survey information and update planning drawings so FAA modeling and a final siting recommendation reflect current airport infrastructure. Chad said the airport’s current ALP is "quite old" and does not show recent hangars or changes such as "Mike Jones's new hangar" and the old soccer field area the airport expects to develop.

Scope and details: The work authorization covers survey, ALP updates (exhibit A), property‑line checks where airport and parks and recreation parcels meet, and information the FAA will use for 3‑D modeling. Chad said the ALP updates will account for building locations and likely affect tower height and siting. Commissioners asked questions and then approved the Barge authorization by roll call.

Next steps: With the Barge contract authorized and the FAA modeling under way, Barge can proceed with design work after a site is selected. Staff said the FAA’s final report and design inputs — height, utilities and cost estimates — will be returned to the commission for later decisions.

Ending: The authorization is a procedural step to align airport planning documents with the tower siting study and FAA requirements; the contract does not authorize tower placement or construction.