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County staff present phased infield development plan for Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport
Summary
Consultant Michael Baker International presented a preferred, phased plan to extend roads, utilities and drainage into the airport infield to enable hangars, cargo and non‑aeronautical development. Staff emphasized grant eligibility and prioritized short‑term site‑prep projects.
County and airport staff presented an infield infrastructure plan prepared by Michael Baker International outlining a phased approach over 0–5, 5–10 and 10–20 years to provide road, water, sewer, stormwater and power to underdeveloped parcels at Brooksville‑Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Project manager Phil Jefco described a hybrid preferred alternative intended to accommodate a mix of hangars, cargo and non‑aviation economic uses and to position the county to compete for state and federal funding.
The consultants recommended building prioritized site preparation and drainage projects now to improve grant competitiveness, noting that many items (road extensions, ponds, and utilities) are eligible for 50–80% state or federal shares if the county has engineering and cost estimates ready. Commissioners discussed bonding versus grant strategies and the timing of state/federal funds; staff said an EDA application for a major taxiway/site project is underway. No formal action was taken; staff will return with implementation options and funding scenarios.
