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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving Work Order No. 4 with Garver, LLC, for the construction phase of the Terminal Rehabilitation Improvements Phase I project at Killeen Regional Airport, in the amount of $544,000.
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DATE: July 21, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Jarrod Provost, Assistant Director of Aviation
SUBJECT: Work Order No. 4 with Garver, LLC of the Terminal Rehabilitation Improvements Phase I Project
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Killeen Regional Airport has identified critical terminal infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. This is a three-phase project that will improve passenger safety and comfort by upgrading key systems, including elevators and escalators, the public address and fire control systems, restrooms, and curbside sidewalks, while also reducing maintenance costs.
On August 26, 2025, the City received $950,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) to fund the project's design phase, including administration, design, bidding, and engineering services. Design services have been completed.
The City has now received two additional grants for the construction, and construction administration and oversite. Phase I of this project includes replacing the Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) units at Gates 1 and 6 (with new hose reels and carts), replacing two elevators, and refurbishing two escalators within the airport terminal and will be funded through a combination of FAA AIG and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, which will cover 95 percent of eligible project costs. The remaining 5 percent match will be provided through the FAA-approved Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program Application dated March 14, 2025, resulting in no impact to the Aviation Operating Fund or fund balance.
In accordance with FAA and state requirements for federally funded airport projects, professional construction administration, inspection services, and compreh...
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