The Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Board unanimously approved Amendment No. 8 to the owner–engineer agreement with Park Hill on the construction phase of the parallel taxiway reconstruction and lighting project.

Staff told the board that the city councils and airport board previously approved grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the state (referred to in the record as ODA) to fund the project. Staff said the total grants are $5,418,820 and that the two cities — Guthrie and Edmond — will split the sponsor share, which staff said totals $142,600 for each city. "Staff recommends approval of amendment 8 to the owner engineer agreement for construction services for the reconstruction of the parallel taxiway and lighting project," a staff presenter told the board.

Board members were told the construction contract has been awarded based on bids and that Park Hill will provide task orders for construction services. Staff described contractor sequencing: the contractor is finishing work at Enid and will then move crews to begin work at Guthrie-Edmond, and staff expects a temporary closure of connecting stubs during portions of the work. Staff also said the anticipated closing for contract finalization is "at least 30 days." The board heard that the airport recently began an operations-tracking system; staff reported an example day that recorded more than 80 operations on a single Wednesday and said the tracker will inform construction phasing to avoid the airport's busiest periods.

After discussion, member Wendy Wallace moved to approve Amendment No. 8 and the motion was seconded. The board voted in favor; the item passed unanimously.

The board approved the amendment so staff can proceed to execute construction-phase work and return necessary documents to the Guthrie City Council for its signatures and related approvals.

Votes at a glance: Amendment No. 8 — approved (unanimous).