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Commission adopts transit and airport grant resolutions; appoints airport authority members
Summary
The commission approved FDOT transit corridor and service development grant resolutions and accepted FAA AIP grants for the regional airport. The commission also reappointed two members to the Gainesville‑Alachua County Regional Airport Authority.
The commission approved several transport‑related grant resolutions and appointments on July 17.
Transit and regional funds: - The commission adopted a resolution to accept Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Corridor Development Program funds totaling $1.5 million per year for three years for the regional transit system and separately authorized a resolution to apply for and accept FDOT Service Development Funding. Both measures passed unanimously.
Airport grants and appointments: - The commission also adopted resolutions authorizing the mayor and city attorney to execute FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants (AIP grant 59 and AIP grant 60) for the Gainesville Regional Airport. Staff said the FAA grants fund airport infrastructure projects (e.g., outbound baggage system upgrades) and do not require a local match; airport leadership thanked staff for meeting FAA timelines. - The commission appointed two members to the Gainesville‑Alachua County Regional Airport Authority: Adrian Hayes Santos (reappointment) and John Ocker. The Historic Preservation Board appointment went to Nigel Rudolph.
All transportation and airport measures passed unanimously by roll call votes.
Commissioners said the grants will support airport expansion and transit service improvements; staff noted they enable the city to apply for and accept anticipated funds and proceed with procurement and project management if awards are made.
