Request Approval of the Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement Between the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Marion County for the Design of the Runway 5/23 Rehabilitation Project (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant funding of $263,454)

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · agenda_item

Marion County is seeking approval for an Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration. This agreement is for the design phase of the Runway 5/23 Rehabilitation Project. The project is currently pending approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Funding for the design work will come from a federal grant of $263,454. The design phase will involve detailed planning and engineering for the runway rehabilitation. This early stage presents an opportunity for local contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage with the county. Reaching out now, before detailed plans and bids are finalized, can provide a competitive advantage for potential work in site assessment, engineering design, and related services.

grant funding

263,454 $