09/01/26 City Commission Meeting

The City Commission of Manhattan, Kansas, held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where key procurement and contracting decisions were made regarding major infrastructure projects. The commission approved accepting FAA grants totaling approximately $14 million for the Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction Project, awarded a construction contract to Clarkson Construction Company for about $12.9 million, and approved a task order with Olson Inc. for design services at $1.47 million. The project is scheduled to begin construction in March 2027 and complete by November 2027, with funding supported by Passenger Facility Charges (PFCs). Additionally, the commission accepted a $1.5 million grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for the K-18/K-177 Ramps Pavement Construction Project, with the city’s share estimated at $300,000. The project includes design and construction phases planned through 2028, with considerations for accommodating heavy truck traffic and potential landscaping improvements. Motions for both projects passed unanimously, and discussions included financing strategies, grant applications, and project timelines.