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Terrell authorizes fuel-tank contract negotiations and opens RFQ for airport development
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to negotiate construction contracts for fuel farm tanks at the municipal airport and approved an RFQ to solicit private-sector partners for possible hangar and property development; staff said the fuel-tank construction would take about 14 months and that federal and state grants are part of the funding mix.
Terrell — The City Council on Sept. 30 authorized staff to negotiate construction contracts for fuel farm tanks and approved a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) to seek private partners for development at Terrell Municipal Airport.
Chris Knapp, the city engineer, told council the airport project will rely on a combination of aviation grant funds and airport capital and that the airport’s grant partners want assurance the city will proceed. “This resolution…is to authorize the city manager to negotiate the contract relative,” Knapp said. He estimated construction of the tanks would take about 14 months.
Council also approved RFQ 26-03, which staff described as a solicitation for qualifications from private-sector partners to explore public–private partnerships for airport property and services, including hangars and other aviation-related development. Knapp said the RFQ commits no city funds at this stage; it is intended to identify qualified partners and development concepts in support of the airport’s 2023 master plan.
Why it matters Council authorization moves the airport fuel project beyond planning into contract negotiation — a step staff said is required by grantors to secure funding commitments. The RFQ opens the door to private investment at city-owned airport property, which city staff and council members have identified as underutilized in prior planning work.
Speakers and action - Chris Knapp — City engineer; presented the fuel-farm resolution and RFQ rationale. “It takes about 14 months to build the tanks,” Knapp said on the record. - Council action: Resolution 2261 authorizing negotiation and execution of construction contracts was approved on a recorded motion. RFQ 26-03 was approved by motion; staff will publish the solicitation and evaluate submittals.
Next steps Staff will proceed to negotiate construction contracts for the fuel tanks (per the resolution) and publish RFQ 26-03 for evaluation of private-sector responses. Final contract terms and any funding commitments will return to council for further review and approval as needed.
