City Council Approves Extra $9,679 for Airport Sound Insulation Work Through 2026 — AI-generated illustration
City Council Approves Extra $9,679 for Airport Sound Insulation Work Through 2026
The Fresno City Council voted October 16 to add $9,679.97 to a consulting contract for the airport’s sound insulation program and push the deadline to December 31, 2026. The amended agreement with CSDA Design Group brings the total contract to $968,451.52.
The work is part of the Residential Sound Insulation Program at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, which treats homes near the airport at no cost to homeowners. The program has treated 1,325 homes since it started in 1994, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The City’s Airports Department said the extra cost reflects a 9.25% escalation for the next phase of work — Phase 19, Bid Group 27. The money will come from reallocating funds already in the FAA grant budget, not from a new appropriation.
The Breakdown
- The contract increase is $9,679.97, bringing CSDA Design Group’s total fee to $968,451.52.
- The contract deadline extends from the original end date to December 31, 2026.
- The sound insulation program has treated 1,325 homes since 1994 using federal funding.
- The City says no new money is needed — the extra cost will be covered by shifting funds within the existing FAA grant.
What This Means for You
If you live near the airport and your home qualifies for sound treatment, this contract keeps that work moving forward through the end of 2026. The council’s vote ensures families in District 4 who deal with airport noise can still get help without paying for it themselves. The decision also shows how the council manages contracts when costs rise — here, by reallocating grant money rather than asking for more.
What to Watch
The staff report says CSDA Design Group is being paid to provide consulting services, but it doesn’t say what those services are — design work, project management, inspections, or something else. The report also doesn’t say how many homes are left to treat, how many will be treated with this contract extension, or what happens if the 9.25% escalation wasn’t the last one. Answers to those questions would show whether the program is close to finishing or whether more cost increases are coming.
