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 California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project, AV-2024-05
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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 California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project; and
2. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to accept the allocation of state AIP Matching funds for the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project; and
3. Authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute an AIP Matching Grant Agreement for the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation 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: 2002 - Promote a robust tourism economy
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Aviation is requesting to apply, accept and execute a Caltrans State AIP Matching Grant for the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project, AV-2024-05.
On April 14, 2026, your Board approved plans and specifications and authorized the bid for the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport Taxiway A Relocation Project. To meet United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, the public bidding process was conducted prior to receiving AIP Grant 3-06-0010-064-2026.
On July 14, 2026, your Board authorized the Department of Aviation to accept a United States FAA AIP Grant Offer 3-06-0010-064-2026 in the amount of $12,827,980. This Caltrans AIP Matching Grant ...
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