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Prescott approves land purchase for FAA tower site; council adopts ordinance 2026-1929, 7–0
Summary
After a staff presentation outlining site assembly and FAA needs, the council adopted Ordinance 2026-1929 to authorize Contract 2026-167 for purchase of approximately 0.94 acres (APN 102-03-036) for a replacement air traffic control tower; council vote was unanimous, 7–0.
The Prescott City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-1929 on Jan. 27, authorizing Contract 2026-167 and the purchase of approximately 0.94 acres (APN 102-03-036) to assemble a site for a replacement FAA air traffic control tower.
Airport Director Rick Kreider described the site-selection history and told council that the new tower will be substantially taller than the existing structure (the current tower is roughly 75 feet; the replacement is expected to be about 175–180 feet and sit 20–25 feet higher in elevation). He said the city has assembled multiple lots to meet FAA requirements and that the final lot — Lot 19 — is a willing sale that will complete the roughly four-lot Site 10 assembly.
Real Estate Administrator Brian Sparks explained financing/deal points: three of the lots had been purchased with a tax-exchange arrangement and close in about January 2027; the remaining lot is being purchased at a price in a lower per-square-foot range and the transaction structure allocates fees 50–50. Kreider said the city plans to pursue state reimbursement from ADOT for up to 90% of eligible costs after environmental and real-estate steps are complete.
Mayor Pro Tem Lois Freeworth moved to adopt Ordinance 2026-1929 and the motion passed 7–0. Council did not discuss alternative sites at length during this meeting; staff will proceed with environmental review and FAA coordination as described in the presentation.
