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The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to accept federal grant funding for the McKinney National Airport. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and equipment in the air traffic...
Cody Esparza
July 1, 20261 min read
The McKinney City Council will review a resolution during its regular meeting on July 7, 2026.
The agenda item directs the council to consider, discuss, and act on the proposed measure.
The resolution would authorize the city manager or a designated representative to accept funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The money originates from the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program.
The funds are designated specifically for the rehabilitation of aging infrastructure and equipment within the air traffic control tower at McKinney National Airport.
Council members will evaluate the resolution before casting a vote.
Action on the item would authorize the city manager to accept the federal grant.
City Council Regular Meeting (2026-07-07). Retrieved from https://mckinney.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=30334
Cody Esparza
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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