Neosho approves Lochner contract for 5-unit T-hangar; project mostly MoDOT-funded
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Summary
Council authorized a contract with Lochner Inc. for planning and construction engineering of a five-unit T-hangar at Neosho U Robinson Airport; the full project is $690,000 with roughly $621,000 expected from Missouri Department of Transportation grants and an estimated city share of about $69,000.
The City of Neosho approved a contract with Lochner Inc. on Nov. 5 to provide planning, design and construction engineering for a five-unit T-hangar at Neosho U Robinson Airport.
Staff said the project is 90% funded through the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). "The project is 90% funded through the Missouri Department of Transportation," a staff member told the council. The total project cost was cited at $690,000, leaving approximately $69,000 as the city’s share. The contract with Lochner was described as including $15,000 for initial planning and up to $60,000 for complete services, including grant management and FAA coordination.
Council members asked how the contract amount breaks down and whether the project budget was reasonable compared with private options; staff answered that grant management and FAA requirements make the engineering contract valuable. Council approved the ordinance 7–0. Staff said hangars typically lease quickly once built and that the project is budgeted for the current fiscal year.
What happens next: Lochner will begin planning and grant coordination, and staff will manage project delivery under the contract terms.
