Council approves FAA grant application for airport terminal improvements

Stillwater — The Stillwater City Council unanimously approved Resolution CC‑2025‑16 on July 21 to submit an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration for terminal improvements at Stillwater Regional Airport.

City staff told councilors the project’s total estimated cost is $1,183,222; the FAA‑eligible grant portion is $1,124,061 and the city’s 5 percent sponsor match would be $59,161. Staff said the numbers were revised after conversations with the FAA to allocate certain administrative fees differently.

Why it matters: The funding would support terminal upgrades at Stillwater Regional Airport. FAA AIP entitlement funds require council authorization for application submission and typically involve a small local match; approval lets staff pursue the federal grant and make corresponding budget adjustments.

Details and vote Airport staff member Kelly Reid was available for questions. Councilors moved and seconded adoption of the resolution to file the grant application at the revised amount; the vote was 5‑0.

Clarifying details - Total project estimate presented at the meeting: $1,183,222 (city staff revised allocation after FAA guidance). - FAA grant request: $1,124,061. - City 5% sponsor match: $59,161.

Speakers (from transcript) - Kelly Reid, Airport Director (present in meeting) - City staff presenting the resolution (unnamed speaker in transcript)

Authorities - resolution: "Resolution CC‑2025‑16 approving submission of FAA Airport Improvement Program application and associated budget amendment for Stillwater Regional Airport terminal improvements."

Actions - kind: resolution motion: "Adopt Resolution CC‑2025‑16 approving submission of an FAA AIP entitlement grant application not to exceed $1,124,061 and authorizing the city to provide a sponsor match of $59,161." mover: "(councilor on record)" second: "(seconded)" vote_record:[{"member":"Mayor William Joyce","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Vice Mayor Jawlowski","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Councilor Hawkins","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Councilor Clark","vote":"yes"},{"member":"Councilor Hardin","vote":"yes"}] tally:{"yes":5,"no":0}, outcome:"approved", notes:"Staff adjusted the grant allocation based on FAA guidance; authorized mayor and vice mayor to sign documents to secure funding."

Discussion vs. Decision - Discussion: staff explained the allocation changes required by FAA and answered questions on costs and budget amendments. - Direction: staff to submit grant application and execute necessary documents if awarded. - Decision: resolution adopted 5‑0.

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