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City of Newton Awards Facilities Contract to Ballard Aviation (May 2026)

The City of Newton and Harvey County approved a ground lease with Ballard Aviation for about 17 acres of airport land at $150 per acre annually. The open-space lease, starting July 1, 2026, is intended to reduce debris impacts on Ballard’s aircraft operations and replaces prior agricultural use of the tract.

Document date · May 12, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$150 per acre per year (approximately $2,550 annually for 17 acres)
Contract type
FACILITIES
Contract term
Commencing July 1, 2026; continues until either party gives 60 days’ written notice of termination
Renewal
Lease is open-ended with termination by either party on 60 days’ written notice; Ballard must pay a fee equal to two years of rent if it terminates within two years of the effective date.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
City of Newton Agenda 2026-05-12

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by City of Newton?

Ballard Aviation was awarded this facilities contract by City of Newton, as recorded on May 12, 2026. The contract value is $150 per acre per year (approximately $2,550 annually for 17 acres).

How much is the Ballard Aviation contract with City of Newton worth?

The Ballard Aviation contract with City of Newton is valued at $150 per acre per year (approximately $2,550 annually for 17 acres), covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Newton Agenda 2026-05-12 (Agenda), dated May 12, 2026 from City of Newton. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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