Council authorizes acceptance of FAA reimbursement for airport land acquisition

HERMISTON, Ore. — The Hermiston City Council on Aug. 25 authorized staff to accept Federal Aviation Administration reimbursement for a recent airport property acquisition near the runway.

Assistant City Manager Morgan told the council the city purchased approximately 140 acres at the end of the runway and had applied for FAA grant funding; FAA approval requires the city to purchase first and then seek reimbursement. Staff reported notification of an award of just over $2 million and asked council to authorize execution of documents to accept the funds.

Council action
- The council adopted resolution 23‑93 authorizing staff to accept FAA reimbursement and execute necessary documents. Councilors thanked staff for securing the grant; the motion passed unanimously.

Context and next steps
- The acquisition is part of the city’s airport property program; staff will accept federal funds and reconcile reimbursements once the purchase closes. No additional council action was identified in the meeting minutes.