Skylark Field Airport Infrastructure Grants
Summary
The city is accepting over $600,000 in federal FAA grants to preserve runways, study pavement conditions, and redesign Taxiway E at the regional airport without using local tax dollars.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 3, 2024.
Impact analysis
Grants total over $600,000 with 90% federal funding and local matching funds drawn from previously approved Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) with zero impact on the general fund.
Airline passengers, regional travelers, and the local economy relying on airport infrastructure.
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Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — September 3, 2024
The city awarded a $4.1 million construction contract and a $482,500 engineering agreement to replace Skylark Field's 60-year-old terminal with a modern, energy-efficient facility.
City Council (Work) — June 18, 2024
The city is moving forward with FAA-funded grants administered by TxDOT to relocate the weather observation system and build a new terminal at Skylark Field.
City Council Workshop — July 18, 2023
The city is accepting over $600,000 in federal FAA grants to preserve runways, study pavement conditions, and redesign Taxiway E at the regional airport without using local tax dollars.
City Council Workshop — June 27, 2023
The city is moving forward with a $7 million solar and LED lighting upgrade at the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, largely paid for by federal grants and airport fees without hurting the general fund.
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