Mickey Leland Terminal Settlement

At a glance

• What: Final settlement with Austin Gilbane Joint Venture, the construction manager-at-risk for the Mickey Leland International Terminal at Bush Intercontinental (Project 826), in Council Member Jackson's District B.
• Money: Additional appropriation from the Airports Improvement Fund (dollar amounts not reliably recorded here; see the agenda), with a Final Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement settling all disputes (Ordinance 2026-0750).
• Outcome: Adopted September 2, all aye. Council then accepted the work and authorized final payment, if any (Motion 2026-0497), moved by Council Member Castex-Tatum, seconded by Council Member Peck.
• Context: The same morning Airport System Director Szczesniak briefed Council on World Cup visitor numbers and completed and future airport projects.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 1-2, 2026 (No. 2026-0493-1): https://www.houstontx.gov/citysec/agenda/2026/20260901.pdf

Log

2026-09-02 - City Council

Settlement ordinance and acceptance of work both adopted unanimously. Jackson was absent.