Fallon boards weighed $1.165M airport contract, $40,000 in tourism grants; outcomes not yet published
Fallon's City Council and several affiliated boards met over the past two weeks to consider construction contracts, a home-business variance, and tourism grants. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for action — not confirmed outcomes. Readers should watch for posted minutes to verify what was decided.
City Council — July 21, 2026
The Council agenda listed several construction contracts and agreements for consideration:
- A **$1,165,000** construction contract with **A&K Earthmovers** for the Fallon Municipal Airport project to construct a new taxilane and extend the existing taxilane. The Federal Aviation Administration share was listed at **95%**, with the city share at **5%**.
- An **$815,798.81** construction contract with **Ernst Earthworks** for the **Laura Mills Walking Path Replacement Project**.
- A **$616,550** change order with **A&K Earthmovers** for the **Rattlesnake Hill Water Tank Demolition Project**.
- A maintenance agreement for softball fields at **447 N. Maine St.** and **481 N. Broadway St.** with **Churchill County**, using Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act funds.
- A **$221,374** professional services contract with **J-U-B Engineers** for construction services on the airport taxilane project.
The agenda also included the June 2026 Police Department report. Minutes for this meeting are not yet published.
Board of Adjustment — July 23, 2026
The Board of Adjustment was scheduled to meet at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers to consider a single variance request:
- A variance for **Maria Refugio Tapia Duran Urrutia** at **480 West B Street** (APN #001-154-03) to operate a home business in an **R-1 zone**.
The agenda noted that public comment could be taken, but only items listed for action could be voted on. Minutes are not yet published.
Convention & Tourism Authority — July 28 and July 29, 2026
The Fallon Convention & Tourism Authority was scheduled to consider three grant applications totaling $40,000:
- **$15,000** for the **2026 Fallon Cantaloupe Festival**.
- **$10,000** for the **2026 de Golyer's Beauty & the Beast Rough Stock Rodeo Concert**.
- **$15,000** for the **Lahontan Auto Racing Association dba Rattle Snake Raceway Season Promotions 2026**.
The grants are described in the agenda as intended to increase tourism and support local businesses. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming up
- **August 4, 2026 — City Council regular session:** The agenda includes approval of Council Meeting Minutes for June 30, 2026, plus approval of Accounts Payable warrants, Payroll warrants, and Customer Deposit warrants.
Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should check the City of Fallon website for posted minutes once available.