AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2026-05R, authorizing a request for reimbursement from the Texas Department of Transportation for up to $2,524,112.00 for an Above Ground Fuel Storage System Project for the San Marcos Regional Airport in the estimated amount of $3,000,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all contracts and agreements necessary to obtain such reimbursement and to execute a designation of sponsor's authorized representative on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 20, 2026
Department: Engineering and CIP
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: C26
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Airport Infrastructure Grant Funded
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: None
City Council Strategic Initiative: [Please select from the dropdown menu below]
Economic Vitality
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Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from dropdown menu below]
? Economic Development - Promote & Support Potential of San Marcos Regional Airport
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Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Airport Master Plan
Background Information:
The need to replace the airport's existing Above Ground Fuel Storage Facility was identified in the 2020 and 2025 airport master plans. The city made a request to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation for funding to support a project to design and construct a new above ground Fuel Storage Facility. This was subsequently added to TxDOT Aviation's Capital Improvement Program with funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027...
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