Airport authority asks for $200,000 local match to secure $1M FAA apron grant; board tables request

Mar 24, 2026

Airport Authority Chairman Mike Watkins asked the board for up to $200,000 in local matching funds to secure about $1 million in FAA funds for apron rehabilitation; commissioners discussed ARPA and fund‑balance options and voted to table the request to April 13 while staff identifies funding sources and audit implications.

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Mike Watkins, chairman of the Airport Authority, told commissioners the airport needs a local match not to exceed $200,000 to secure approximately $1 million in federal (FAA) funding for apron rehabilitation near the fuel farm and hangar area.

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