HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving submission of the FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application requesting federal funding for the full 2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project, including the Base Bid and Bid Alternate ARESOLUTION NO. 26-458
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (AIP) GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
THE FULL 2026/27 AIRPORT AIRSIDE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 01/19)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of Runway 01/19 is necessary to maintain the long -
term safety, operational reliability, and functionality of the Ames Municipal Airport. The
project will replace deteriorated pavement infrastructure, improve associated airfield
systems, and maintain compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
design standards while positioning the Airport to continue serving existing and future
aviation needs; and,
WHEREAS, this project is anticipated to be funded primarily through FAA Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) grants. The City intends to submit a grant application for the
full construction cost of the project, including both the Base Bid and Bid Alternate A, in an
effort to maximize the amount of federal funding that may be awarded in 2026. The FAA
is expected to fund the project through two separate grant awards. Any eligible project
costs not funded through the initial grant, anticipated in fall 2026, are expected to be
included in a second grant award in early 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the submission of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) grant application requesting federal funding for the full
2026/27 Airport Airside Improvements Project (Reconstruction of Runway 01/19),
including the Base Bid and Bid Alternate A is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of July, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of July, 2026.