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Winter Haven approves FDOT grant agreement to design taxi‑lane rehabilitation at Gilbert Field
Summary
The commission approved Resolution R‑25‑27, authorizing a public transportation grant agreement with FDOT (contract G3C49) to fund the design phase of taxi‑lane rehabilitation at Winter Haven Regional Airport, Gilbert Field. The design cost is estimated at $150,000.
The Winter Haven City Commission adopted Resolution R‑25‑27 to approve a public transportation grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the design phase of taxi‑lane rehabilitation at Winter Haven Regional Airport, Gilbert Field.
Airport staff described the taxi lanes serving the aircraft T‑hangars in the airport's south quadrant as having an average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 49, classified as "poor" under FDOT's airfield pavement management program. Staff said the project will include milling and overlay of the existing asphalt and replacement of pavement markings. The estimated cost for the design portion is $150,000. According to the staff presentation, the FAA is expected to fund 90% of the work ($135,000); FDOT funding via this agreement and the city's local share each account for 5% ($7,500) of the design cost, staff said.
Staff recommended approval and said a construction‑phase grant is expected to return to the commission for consideration during fiscal year 2026. The commission opened and closed a public hearing with no speakers and adopted the resolution by voice vote.
Contract and financial identifiers cited by staff included FDOT contract number G3C49 and financial project number 453830‑31‑194. The resolution authorizes the city manager to execute the grant agreement and take necessary actions to implement the project.
