Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 26-249, authorizing Snohomish County to accept and execute FAA Airport Improvement Grant Offer No. 3-53-0028-069-2026 at Snohomish County Airport for Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation North Project
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DEPARTMENT: Airport
ORIGINATOR: Kevin Latschaw
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Kent Patton 6/18/2026
PURPOSE: To authorize Snohomish County, Sponsor of the airport, to attest to and accept FAA Grant Offer No. 3-53-0028-069-2026 for Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation at Paine Field, and to authorize the Executive to execute the Grant Offer and transmit to the Prosecuting Attorney's office for review and signature approval
BACKGROUND:
* The northern 3,000' of Runway 16R-34L at Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field (the Airport) has experienced deterioration of asphalt pavement related to water entering the pavement subgrade.
* The airport desires to rehabilitate this facility in the summer of 2026 with an asphalt mill & overlay, as well as re-grade the adjacent infield turf to improve drainage.
* Snohomish County has received the attached grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $22,150,542 for reimbursement of eligible construction and engineering expenses for this project.
* The grant offer requires a matching local contribution of 5%, not expected to exceed $1,165,818. The required matching funds will be provided from the Airport fund.
* The grant may be amended for up to an additional 15% if necessary to cover any eligible expenses incurred during construction.
* The Airport seeks authorization for the County to attest to and accept the Grant Offer and the Executive to execute Grant Offer No. 3-53-0028-069-2026, and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to execute the certification of Sponsor's Attorney, and further authorization for the Airport Director to approve any amendments thereto (not to exceed 15%).
* The grant offer requires the Sponsor ratify and a...
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