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Fremont approves FAA grant application for $5.1M taxiway replacement at city airport
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for FAA and state grant funding to replace taxiway Delta at the Fremont airport; the project grew from $2.7M to $5.1M during design, with FAA covering 95% and a local match of about $192,750 approved.
The Fremont City Council voted 8–0 on April 14 to authorize the mayor to sign an application and state agreement to pursue Federal Aviation Administration funding for a taxiway replacement project at the Fremont airport.
Director of Public Works Dean Gillas said the project was originally budgeted at $2.7 million but grew to $5.1 million during design after the need to relocate runway connections to meet FAA standards and to replace ageing taxiway lighting and address drainage work. "It was originally budgeted for $2.7 million where it's at $5.1 million right now," Gillas said, describing added scope to improve safety and replace inefficient incandescent lights.
Gillas said the FAA will contribute 95% of eligible project costs under the grant, the state (NDOT) will provide roughly 2% (about $64,000 maximum), and the city’s local match increased from about $100,170 to approximately $192,750 because of growth in scope; staff said they will perform budget adjustments to absorb the additional local share.
The state agreement also requires NDOT to administer FAA grant logistics and assurances on the city’s behalf. Council members voiced support for capitalizing on the current funding opportunity and stressed the airport’s value to the community.
Council approved resolution 2026-093 by voice vote (8–0), authorizing the mayor to sign the state agreement and accept the grant terms.
What happens next: Staff will finalize agreements with NDOT and the FAA, complete required certifications, and proceed with design and procurement under the grant’s timeline.
