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Council approves $138,600 engineering agreement for Freeport Albertus Airport terminal; project cost estimated at about $1.03 million
Summary
The council approved an agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for $138,600 in engineering and special services for an airport terminal buildout estimated at $1,028,000; funding is expected to be 90% FAA, 5% state and 5% city, with the city share budgeted at roughly $200,000.
The Freeport City Council voted to approve an agreement with engineering firm Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) for terminal building design and construction observation at the Freeport Albertus Airport. The contract value for design and related special services is $138,600; staff said the total project buildout is estimated at about $1,028,000.
Manager Boyer told the council the existing terminal is a dated, small stick‑built building that lacks after‑hours restroom access and does not project well when hosting business visitors. He said the project has been under development for more than a year and is ready to go to bid for construction.
Funding: Boyer stated the estimated funding split would be 90% from the Federal Aviation Administration, 5% from the state, and 5% from the city; the city’s approximate share is in the neighborhood of $200,000 and staff said the remaining engineering balance can be carried into fiscal year 2027.
During discussion Alderman Johnson asked for the project’s goals and Boyer reiterated the desire to create an updated terminal with standard amenities and after‑hours access; Alderman Stacy asked about the city’s 5% share and Boyer referenced the approximate city obligation. The resolution to proceed with the agreement passed by roll call vote (recorded as 5–1 in the transcript).
What’s next: staff will finalize the CMT agreement, submit grant and FAA paperwork as required, and prepare bid documents for the construction phase. The council’s approval authorizes entering the engineering agreement to move the project toward solicitation of construction bids.
