To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Resolution to Apply for Caltrans Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Matching Grant for the Murray Field Airport Precision Path Approach Indicator (PAPI) Project, AV-2024-01
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the resolution and authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to file an application for a state AIP Matching grant for the Murray Field Airport PAPI Project; and
2. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to accept the allocation of state AIP Matching funds for the Murray Field Airport PAPI Project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute an AIP Matching Grant Agreement for the Murray Field Airport PAPI Project, if awarded.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: A Diverse, Equitable & Robust Economy
Strategic Plan Category: 2001 - Promote strong economic resiliency and growth
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Aviation is requesting to apply, accept and execute a Caltrans State AIP Matching Grant for the Murray Field Airport PAPI project, AV-2024-01.
On April 14, 2026, your Board approved the bid authorization for the Murray Field Airport Install Runway 12/30 Vertical Guidance Systems AIP No. 3-06-0072-022-2026 Project. To meet United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, the public bidding process was conducted prior to receiving the AIP Grant Agreement No. 3-06-0072-022-2026.
On July 14, 2026, your Board authorized the Department of Aviation to accept a FAA AIP Grant Offer 3-06-0072-022-2026 in the amount of $586,132. This Caltrans AIP Matching Grant will cover up to 5% of the federally awarded amount, or $29,307. If awarded, this award in turn would reduce the county’s cost share for this project from $30,850 to $1,543.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Caltrans State AIP Matching Program
Federal Aviation Administration
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Should the Caltrans AIP Matching Grant be awarded it will provide up to 5% of the $586,132 federally awarded grant amount, or $29,307. This award in turn would reduce the county’s cost share for the Murray Field Airport PAPI Project from $30,850 to $1,543. This project was included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 adopted budget in Fund 3539, Budget Unit 170 - Aviation Capital Projects.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There is no anticipated impact to current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to apply for the Caltrans State AIP Matching Grant funding. However, this alternative is not recommended as this grant would reduce the cost to the county for this project.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Grant Application
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 7/14/2026
File No.: 26-613