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Council approves airport infrastructure grant agreement for taxiway project
Summary
Council gave final reading approval to an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to fund airport taxiway work. Staff said the consultant’s construction fees will be paid 95% with grant funds and that the city’s consultant will help define scope and hire contractors.
Council approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute an airport infrastructure grant agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to advance a taxiway project at the Rolla airport.
Staff told council the city uses an onboard consultant for airport projects and that the grant will cover up to 95% of the consultant’s construction fees for the upcoming taxiway scope and contractor procurement. The ordinance authorizes acceptance of the grant and execution of the agreement with the state commission.
Council conducted a final reading and approved the ordinance by roll call.
Why it matters: Airport taxiway improvements are capital projects that support flight operations and safety at the municipal airport; outside grant funds reduce the city’s local share for consultant and construction expenses.
What’s next: Staff will finalize scope, use the consultant to procure contractors and draw down grant funds as the project proceeds.
