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Newton approves grants, contractor and consultant steps to begin Airport Runway 8-26 reconstruction
Summary
Commissioners approved a KDOT Aviation grant, authorized staff to sign a construction contract with Donlinger Construction after grant confirmation, and cleared a consultant task order to provide on-site construction and closeout services for the Airport Runway 8-26 project; federal IIJA and other airport improvement funds were discussed.
Newton commissioners approved a package of grant agreements, a construction contract and consultant tasking to advance reconstruction of Airport Runway 8-26, while discussing remaining funding and timing tied to federal grants.
The commission approved a Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Aviation grant agreement covering $671,361 in state funds for the project and later voted to allow city staff to sign the contract with Donlinger Construction to begin work after confirmation of the remaining grant funding. Commissioners also authorized a task order for HNTB to provide construction administration and closeout services when grant funds are available. City staff reported a preliminary federal funding allocation under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Airport Improvement…
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