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Fremont council authorizes FAA grant application to rebuild taxiway, city match rises to about $192,750
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to sign an FAA grant application to replace taxiway pavement and lighting at the municipal airport, expanding the project to $5.1 million and increasing Fremont’s local match to roughly $192,750; vote 8–0.
The Fremont City Council on April 14 authorized the mayor to sign an FAA grant application to replace and upgrade taxiway pavement and lighting at the municipal airport, approving a larger project estimated at about $5.1 million.
Dan Gillis, director of public works, told the council the project expanded from an initial $2.79 million estimate after design work identified necessary runway connections, additional taxiway lighting replacements and drainage work. “It was time to update our project list ... That pavement is in really bad shape. It’s no longer even patchable,” Gillis said, describing safety and maintenance reasons for the scope increase.
Gillis said the FAA would contribute approximately 95% of eligible costs and the state up to about 2%; the city’s share after growth in scope will be about $192,750. He called the timing an opportunity to capture current grant funding that may not be available later.
With no public comment, Councilmember Jensen moved to approve Resolution 2026‑093 authorizing the mayor to execute the FAA grant application; Alderman Horner seconded and the motion carried 8–0.
Gillis said the state (NDOT) will administer the FAA grant and that the state review adds oversight as the project proceeds. Council members expressed support for advancing the safety and capital improvements at the airport.
