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Council approves NDOT agency agreement to secure 95% federal grant for airport apron
Summary
The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-08 to adopt and execute an agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics to secure a 95% federal grant for the airport apron rehabilitation; bids are open with a March 20 bid opening and a March 4 pre-bid meeting.
The Hastings City Council approved Resolution 2025‑08 authorizing an agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, to accept a federal grant covering 95% of the cost to rehabilitate the airport apron.
Matt, a city staff member involved with the airport project, briefed the council: the apron—where transient aircraft park—has sections in poor condition and the federal grant would cover roughly 95% of eligible costs (Matt noted “there are a couple of small spots that are ineligible” for the grant). He said the project already has budgeted local funds for the ineligible areas. Matt said the project is out for bid, with a pre-bid meeting March 4 and bids opening March 20.
The council moved to approve the resolution (motion by Matt Fong, second by Steve Huntley) and the resolution passed 7–0. Matt stated the city would like to begin construction as soon as a contractor is selected to accelerate completion.
This action authorizes the mayor to execute the agency agreement required by the Nebraska Department of Transportation and clears the way to finalize grant paperwork and execute construction contracts if bids are favorable.
