Airport Taxiway F Reconstruction
At a glance
- What: Council actions to design and fund reconstruction of Taxiway F at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, including a $10,514,409 grant application and additional design services.
- Where it stands: Both Taxiway F resolutions were introduced August 26 and approved 12-0 on September 9, 2026.
- Next: Grant agreement to be accepted by the Mayor-President or Airport Commission chair at the appropriate time.
Items approved September 9 (12-0)
- Resolution 59640: Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for additional design and construction administration services, $281,984.66, for a total not to exceed $981,535.81. Motion Councilwoman Amoroso, second Councilman Dunn.
- Resolution 59642: authority to apply to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Office of Aviation for $10,514,409.00 (federal $9,204,109.00; state $1,310,299.00), and to accept and sign the grant agreement later. Motion Councilman Dunn, second Councilman Kenney.
Related item
See Airport Authority Contracts for other airport items.
Sources
- Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, August 26, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08262026-2428
- Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092026-2435
Log
2026-10-14 - Metropolitan Council Regular Meeting
Agenda lists acceptance of low bids (item 26-01296); lowest bid $3,967,795.89 against a $6,166,715.92 estimate. Outcome not yet known.
2026-09-09 - Metropolitan Council
Both resolutions approved 12-0 after hearings with no speakers.
2026-08-26 - Metropolitan Council
Both introduced (9-0 introduction vote).