Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the grant agreement for the Airport Traffic Control Tower Construction under the Congressionally Directed Spending Grants-In-Aid Airports.

Adoption of the attached resolution.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed in to Public Law 119-75 on February 3, 2026.  It included Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending supported by Representative Finstad in the US House of Representatives and Senators Klobuchar and Smith in the US Senate for the Air Traffic Control Tower Construction project totaling $3,500,000 in federal funds.
 
The funds made available are derived from the general fund at a 95% federal, 2.5% state, and 2.5% local share.

Tower Construction costs and funding sources:

Source	Total	Federal Share	State Share	Local Share
Tower Construction Estimate (July 31, 2026)	$28,169,018
Federal Contract Tower Program	$9,049,610	$9,049,610	$0.00	$0.00
Congressionally Directed Spending	$3,684,210	$3,500,000	$92,105	$92,105
Remaining Construction Costs	$15,435,197

The latest projection (July 31, 2026) for construction of the Airport Tower is $28,169,018

• Tower Construction Estimate                           $25,890,398
• Construction Administration                             $2,168,620
• FAA Reimbursable Commissioning                 $100,000
• City Administration                                          $10,000

Additional costs which are only eligible for state funding include furniture, appliances, and fixtures estimated at $50,000 and Technology estimated at $120,000 with a 30% local share.

Mankato Airport has until April 19, 2029, to complete the FAA Operational Readiness Inspection.