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Approval to Apply for Airport Lighting Upgrade Grants

Original title: Approval to apply for grant funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NM Department of Transportation (NM DOT) for the Double Eagle II Airport Taxiways B & C Lighting Rehabilitation design project

June 1, 2026

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What this does

This action authorizes the city to seek external funding to cover the design costs for upgrading airport taxiway lighting, which impacts the operational infrastructure of the Double Eagle II Airport.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Double Eagle II Airport

The airport is the site of the proposed lighting rehabilitation project.

City Council

The council authorized the application for grant funding.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

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Summary

The City Council has approved an application for grant funding to support the design phase of a lighting project for Taxiways B and C at the Double Eagle II Airport. The funding will be sought from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NM DOT).

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the application for grant funding for the Double Eagle II Airport Taxiways B & C Lighting Rehabilitation design project.
  • Funding applications are directed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NM DOT).
  • The project is specifically for the design phase of the lighting rehabilitation.
  • The document is filed under EC-26-156.
  • The action was introduced on May 18, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this grant application?
The grant is intended to fund the design phase of a project to rehabilitate the lighting on Taxiways B and C at the Double Eagle II Airport.
Who is providing the funding?
The city is applying for funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NM DOT).

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the city to seek external funding to cover the design costs for upgrading airport taxiway lighting, which impacts the operational infrastructure of the Double Eagle II Airport.

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Connected Entities

locationDouble Eagle II Airport“Site of the proposed lighting rehabilitation project”Map →
organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Grant funding source”Map →
otherEC-26-156“File number for the executive communication”Map →
organizationNM Department of Transportation“Grant funding source”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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