Civic Center Authority adds stormwater and spill-prevention work to airport contract, clearing way for fuel‑farm work

The Civic Center Authority voted unanimously at its monthly meeting to adopt Ordinance 2026‑0012, which amends the city’s professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly to specify and fund two environmental compliance documents required by IDOT for an airport improvement tied to the city’s fuel‑farm project.

Council members said the amendment adds Article 12 to the agreement so the city can produce an industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCCP). According to the presentation to the board, IDOT reviewed the agreement and found the prior language was not sufficiently specific about who would prepare those plans; the amendment breaks those tasks out so the work can proceed.

The ordinance was moved and seconded during the meeting and passed on a roll‑call vote with all members recorded as voting Yes. No substantive debate or alternate proposals were recorded during the discussion.

Why it matters: The SWPPP and SPCCP are standard environmental compliance documents that typically must be completed and approved before certain construction activities at airports proceed. The council’s action clarifies contract responsibilities and authorizes the work needed to move the fuel‑farm component forward with the state’s oversight.

What happens next: With the contract amendment approved, staff may proceed with the specified environmental studies and plans so the airport improvement tied to the fuel farm can continue through permitting and construction planning. The ordinance was listed on the meeting as Item A (Ordinance 2026‑0012) and recorded as adopted.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2026‑0012 — motion carried by recorded roll‑call vote; all present members voted Yes.