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Taxiway rehab underway in planning; FAA grant awarded for ramp seal coat, other CIP items pushed
Summary
Staff said kickoff meetings for Taxiway A and B have occurred and submittals are under review; an FAA grant was awarded for a ramp seal coat, with design funding requested for FY 26‑27 and construction planned for FY 28‑29; the fuel farm rehab is not yet on the near‑term schedule and emergency power was pushed to FY 29‑30.
City staff updated the Petaluma Airport Commission on several capital improvement projects and grant awards affecting the airport.
Why it matters: CIP scheduling and FAA grant timing affect when construction can occur and the airport’s ability to maintain operations and safety systems.
Staff said they attended kickoff meetings for Taxiway A and B and are reviewing contractor submittals and materials; both projects await a suitable dry weather window to begin work. Staff explained engineers, contractors and geotechnical consultants will jointly assess soil moisture and field conditions before starting to avoid wasted work.
On funding, staff reported an FAA grant was awarded for the ramp seal coat (stated in the meeting as awarded on 12/25/2025). Staff said design funds for the seal coat were requested for fiscal year 26‑27 with construction planned for fiscal year 28‑29 under the standard FAA cadence (design year, a skip year, then construction). The transcript records the emergency power backup project as pushed to fiscal year 29‑30 due to CIP prioritization and budget constraints, and staff said the fuel farm rehab is not on the immediate upcoming fiscal year schedule; Diane Ramirez (facilities/CIP) will lead that project when scheduled.
Commissioners asked about coordinating seal coat work with road department preventive maintenance for hangar rows; staff will follow up to confirm scheduling. Staff reported the seal coat and CIP requests were included in materials to council and will be reviewed during the council budget process beginning in May, with the fiscal year starting July 1.
No formal votes were taken. Staff will provide scheduling updates to the commission as submittals are approved and dry‑weather windows are identified.
