Reconstruct wildlife perimeter fencing

The City of Cleveland, operating through its Port Control division, received a $2.97 million Project Grant awarded on August 14, 2025, under the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct wildlife perimeter fencing at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. This final-phase award funds construction engineering services for the reconstruction of 51,000 linear feet of existing wildlife fencing and 8 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. The project is scheduled for completion by August 13, 2029, and will enhance airport safety and operational efficiency by addressing aging perimeter infrastructure.

Under the Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, this grant represents part of the broader federal investment in airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide. The fencing reconstruction project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while maintaining the comprehensive system of public-use airports required to meet civil aeronautics needs. As a recipient of federal transportation infrastructure funding, the City of Cleveland is required to maintain detailed accounting records, submit periodic project reports documenting bidding and contract award activities, and retain documentation for three years following project completion.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 51,000 feet of existing wildlife fencing and 8 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction engineering. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cleveland, ohio.