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Aviation Department Grant Application for Infrastructure Funding

Original title: Notification of a grant application submitted by the Aviation Department to the US Department of Transportation for funding through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program

Record date · May 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The local Aviation Department has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for a 'Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development' (BUILD) grant. This communication serves as official notification to the City Council regarding the request for federal funding.

Why it matters

The application determines whether the city will receive federal funds to support aviation-related infrastructure projects, which could impact future airport development timelines and local budget allocations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Aviation Department

The department is responsible for managing the grant application process and potential project implementation.

Directly affected

City Council

The Council is being notified of the application as part of the legislative oversight process.

Key Facts

The Aviation Department has applied for a BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The document is filed under reference number EC-26-118.
The communication was introduced to the City Council on May 4, 2026.
The item is currently listed on the City Council's Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BUILD grant program?

BUILD stands for 'Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development,' a federal grant program managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation for infrastructure projects.

Does this document mean the city has received the money?

No, this document is a notification that the Aviation Department has submitted an application for the funding.

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Connected Entities

City Council, EC-26-118, Aviation Department and 1 more

OrganizationCity Council“The governing body receiving the notification of the grant application.”Map →

otherEC-26-118“The file reference number for this executive communication.”Map →

OrganizationAviation Department“The department applying for the federal grant.”Map →

OrganizationUS Department of Transportation“The federal agency overseeing the BUILD grant program.”Map →

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