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Commission approves FAA‑funded Taxiway A rehabilitation, related work orders and contracts
Summary
The commission approved a suite of airport actions: a 90% FAA/8% FDOT‑funded taxiway rehabilitation grant (project ~ $2.23M), an FAA BIL design grant, a project‑management work order to Passaro & Associates, and a contingent construction award to CGC Inc. Commissioners noted FAA 'assurances' that restrict airport property use and confirmed the city’s small local match (about $49,000) on some grants.
Staff described a multi‑stage airport rehabilitation program anchored by an FAA construction grant for Taxiway A (staff reported a $2,233,234 construction cost, 90% FAA funded with an 8% FDOT contribution and a small city match). Mr. Glisson explained the related procurement: a project‑management work order to Passaro & Associates and a construction bid award to CGC Inc., contingent on FAA funding.
Commissioner Russell Ross warned about the long list of FAA assurances that attach to federal airport grants and urged the public to note limitations on non‑airport uses of property. "If you notice in the packet, there's something called assurances, airport sponsors, and that is 18 pages long… those are all the strings attached by the FAA," Ross said. Commissioners approved the grants and related procurement items (roll calls passed unanimously). Staff also noted the city’s roughly $49,000 obligation on the grant’s local share.
