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The airport said the project was downsized from a 15,000‑square‑foot hangar to a 12,000‑square‑foot hangar to meet fire‑suppression requirements. Cassie Sobe, who summarized the financing, said, “the total project cost now is gonna cost $3,000,046,900.” She said the airport expects federal funds to cover about “40.4% of the total funds,” the state about “41%,” the city and county about “1.2%” each, and the airport itself would pick up roughly “16.1% of the project costs.”

Sobe told the court that because state and federal award years have shifted, the airport now expects most grant dollars to arrive sooner than when the project was first budgeted. That timing reduces the amount the airport needs to borrow for the interim. “We’re only having to loan years ’25 and ’26, which comes up to 332,000. Although we’ve requested a loan of 350,000 just in case there’s a shortfall,” Sobe said.

Steve Dillehay, who also spoke for the airport, described active market interest in the new “spec building” and hangar: “We’ve probably received in the past month 4 or 5 requests just for the Spec Building. So this month has really been a big month in RFIs, request for information for projects.” He added the hangar work is visibly underway and attracting attention from prospective tenants.

Airport officials asked the court simply to be willing to consider a short loan resolution if needed; they said they would return with any formal financing request. The court did not take a vote on a loan at the May 13 meeting.

Court members and airport staff also discussed potential uses for the hangar. Dillehay said one tenant, Romeo Bravo Aviation, will manage aircraft for co‑owners and provide maintenance and pilot services, and that T‑hangars on the field are fully occupied. Airport staff also announced a public open house and veterans’ event tied to a visiting World War II-era B‑25 bomber on June 7.

Why it matters: The hangar and the broader “spec building” are intended to increase the airport’s capacity to attract aviation businesses and to generate regional economic activity. Airport officials say the revised budget and grant timing substantially reduce the county’s short‑term borrowing need compared with earlier estimates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Logan County Fiscal Court Live 13 May 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives for the Russellville‑London‑Hopkinsville regional airport told the Logan County Fiscal Court on May 13 that the planned 12,000‑square‑foot hangar was downsized to meet fire‑suppression requirements and that federal and state grants now cover most of the cost, leaving the airport to request only a short interim loan if timing gaps occur.","taxTitle","Logan County, Kentucky","taxId",73283,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050443,"County hears pitches for vehicle leasing program; court tables decision to next budget workshop",1710,10730000,12440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776&start=10730&end=12440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776/thumbnail_10730000.jpg","/articles/6050443/Logan-County/Kentucky/County-hears-pitches-for-vehicle-leasing-program-court-tables-decision-to-next-budget-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050443-be6aef9a5c44baa880db5a3b586a7117/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095139&Signature=Bgqmh1EH5F3XugvH3aFovGb8qtcMtTuQFSRZ8OI5d1qa3rz2YrFOiJK6yAPd-o3eczPaigdLR1zUrL~aYkmES0QaOK5NCxFNGEDMyftr0l4jAHPhLqNJmwkyBT2zWNPDfDy7DmmNGgbnFPalRthIATDntrFGYl2z~WWVQMwMYHyxw3VXjQfyYNP35ZZysXxLk8YTcsOUdf-LV3SYgsDRks6dy0Zq3nCCtZGmZ4CIkFovWsrLoEU3Os-aREmONzy563~w26Qf~niBECd6siEZjey-xkPotB8xSPGetxTyY6HgqmiffzfyP0ibUL8it3vali-9Zuaz-fykcB1knjXQKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On May 13 the Logan County Fiscal Court heard presentations from two vendors about alternative vehicle‑leasing arrangements for county fleets, including sheriff’s‑department pursuit vehicles and road department trucks. Vendors explained closed‑end and open‑end lease structures and trade‑in treatments; court members requested more time and tabled a decision until a budget workshop.

Shane Oxford of Sternberg Automotive (Somerset/Indiana area) described a leasing option he characterized as an “alternate way of financing,” saying it avoids a large up‑front purchase and can provide new, upfitted vehicles on a multi‑year rotation. He described options for 24‑, 36‑ and 48‑month terms and noted that open‑end leases may have residual values at lease end. “It’s kind of like going to the pot machine and get buying a soda, for a dollar, drinking half of it, take them take it back to the machine, you get 50¢ back. You’re just paying for what you use,” Oxford said.

Another vendor from a larger dealership group presented similar options and emphasized guaranteed service and warranty coordination through local dealer networks. Court members and staff discussed trade‑in value, mileage assumptions and the effect on maintenance budgets and long‑term fleet age. Several members raised the need to model the impact on next year’s operating budget and capital plan before committing to a multi‑year leasing program.

The court voted to table the bids and schedule a budget workshop at 4 p.m. on May 29 to allow staff time to present side‑by‑side cost comparisons and budget effects. The workshop will give the court an opportunity to decide whether to pursue purchases or a lease program as it finalizes the FY2025–26 budget.

Why it matters: County vehicle procurement affects capital and operating budgets, warranty and maintenance obligations, and fleet availability for public safety and road maintenance. Any decision to move to a leasing model will change how the county budgets for vehicles and could alter reserve and repair line items.","Two vehicle‑leasing proposals were presented to the fiscal court; vendors described closed‑end and open‑end lease options, but the court agreed to table a selection so county staff can compare costs and impacts before finalizing the FY2025–26 budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050448,"Fiscal court approves multiple budget transfers, moves $1.61 million to revenue‑loss fund",331,1563000,1894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776&start=1563&end=1894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776/thumbnail_1563000.jpg","/articles/6050448/Logan-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-court-approves-multiple-budget-transfers-moves-161-million-to-revenueloss-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050448-0a26c5c3f9154cda6d9864993affdd39/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095139&Signature=ZlE8q9x-FuqPiQ87CJV38Nd49tkPcDVbVruGP-Ak7z77ag5OPZVVkz5x-zKupBSm3GIJluKi4ZfZiiZU9-zo8D~rJNvjKxuc6kuvr2Q5xE4DQ~HwmV7EJV4DtVwXo7ju2bMUtN464CjpLbzubgYhgP1HNv~uJWgRZgUpoAo1CQvXmKnX9ruQVy9IVMVq53CZ4rP~mFpov1MedRw7lchzERoBV2jxz26SQvm0uQN6CeuzQAf3GwyDXO0vkURSDtwb1l39SUwZwkdlV9fNczO1xYNXeyi8fHPDAt4k7usr0cxc5UkfURPMbCVTG9iUl734OQn215jyXaNe0kXlcdi4Zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Logan County Fiscal Court accepted the county’s financial statement for April 2025 and approved several budget transfers and cash movements on May 13.

Amanda (Treasurer) presented the financials and line‑by‑line fund balances. She read numerous fund totals, including the general LGEA and special reserve balances, and reported a total of all funds of approximately $22,366,350.57 (transcript figures read by treasurer).

During consideration of budget transfers and cash moves the court approved the following notable actions by roll call:

- Transfer $100,000 from the occupational net profits tax fund to the jail fund.
- Transfer $10,000 from the occupational net profits tax fund to the LGEA fund.
- Transfer $1,611,294.28 from the special reserve fund to a newly opened revenue loss fund at Independence Bank; the court approved the creation of the new account and the transfer.

The court discussed the solid waste claims and fiscal year totals before approving the financial statement and transfers. All motions passed by roll call with recorded “Yes” votes.

Why it matters: The transfers move significant cash between county funds and create a dedicated revenue‑loss account intended to isolate and manage funds set aside for revenue stabilization; the $1.61 million transfer is the largest movement recorded at the meeting and will affect the county’s available reserves for the fiscal year.","The court approved the county’s April financial statement and several budget and cash transfers, including a $100,000 transfer from the occupational net profits tax fund to the jail fund and a $1,611,294.28 transfer from the special reserve fund to a revenue‑loss fund that had been opened at Independence Bank.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050453,"Court approves emergency HVAC replacement at jail; jailer reports high intake and staffing logistics",462,3111000,3573000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776&start=3111&end=3573","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776/thumbnail_3111000.jpg","/articles/6050453/Logan-County/Kentucky/Court-approves-emergency-HVAC-replacement-at-jail-jailer-reports-high-intake-and-staffing-logistics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050453-443e1148f0f9c98d5b5ded345a2b2afc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095139&Signature=HxVjqdm42VgHwLtHfqXfvseOMRj8uQGzsJ2UJp0nWuP-ahks~Wg7rlazZ11mtxAk2h3I4Nk5sv07WT~dmP5SxQRw7pZ0wmmDQ8pXOJfCOggXo-yC0UVKHzVpvzRADBix4x1VbqcbdJe4d-SSwgCW78cAF6NPkrsiqTMiSwVrLq6EGYcsnpwLYrYbilsBJaxFrkxHpHj8QDVrJsnBU199iIxgMuaJCTqED4iDVJm4esl3TN7IISA1Wi~4r7CMHiOi3WifHIyH8kjIObhKze~S7H52neEIEjgcNqnyDfrLDjxelOVeANkxWYSf8IHNHoTuVc2aRT6oymVdH8y5FohRVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Logan County’s jailer told the fiscal court on May 13 that a major HVAC unit serving parts of the detention center failed and that repair attempts were no longer viable. The court approved a contract with PSK to replace the unit and to cover up to $3,500 more for a new roof curb if required.

Jailer Joshua reported the unit failed “yesterday morning” and that technicians had determined “the whole unit’s beyond repair at this point.” He said the heat exchanger had been patched repeatedly and that the unit—originally replaced in 2008—was beyond technical repair. He and county maintenance staff contacted multiple vendors and recommended PSK because of the company’s quick response and existing contract relationship.

PSK’s bid to replace the unit was $11,500. The court approved that bid and authorized up to $15,000 total to include an added roof curb and related roofing work if necessary. As described in court, replacing the curb in conjunction with a planned roof work could reduce future leak and maintenance risk.

The jailer also briefed the court on operations. He reported the jail population and flow: over 21 days his staff booked 117 people and released 122, and at the time of the meeting counts were given as “71 county, 52 state,” with the facility holding 125 total in custody. He said short stays still require medical, clothing and feed management and that staffing and transport duties drive operational costs.

Why it matters: The jail is a county facility that imposes direct maintenance and budgetary obligations on the fiscal court; the court approved an immediate repair to restore climate control for inmate housing and related spaces. The jailer’s operations numbers underline ongoing corrections workload and budget pressure.","The Logan County Fiscal Court approved replacing a failing heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning unit at the county jail after the jailer reported the unit was beyond repair; PSK was awarded a contract for $11,500 with up to $3,500 more if roof curb replacement is needed.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050458,"Logan County court designates industrial development authority to receive TVA in‑lieu funds",84,263000,347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776&start=263&end=347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3462953-6955b1527fd4093e078bfe5c6dcdb776/thumbnail_263000.jpg","/articles/6050458/Logan-County/Kentucky/Logan-County-court-designates-industrial-development-authority-to-receive-TVA-inlieu-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050458-5c85c582ba2c9003d854ca89c7289b53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771095139&Signature=Pax9MXTSav6DMTEzNJBTK1Kiv0CQ1nWF-v8AUnvssBb~IHv7-SOTYDX2oe6Ch2f4FUaAfyLwEJ0HEPZW7svShvpGpjM5hmm1CtQ9bsbU8Eww6pGD4ukK6mZWNG50oFvQlcPTr9QTSUgGAqWDI~LoUXXQ6cPLY-ZyD62H6K31QSDz38sqcNZCyF5Lhp0pH1UhqSFqfzv00vyZkr9g2BGmFfY9obNjzSUyIkWaQKkSPLavZiGcV4CHyFN1NOrDbJW~jxSELMEDsQm9SmM2R04qMOQ6dCHnqxU4aOXfBg~IhrTTfJ~awJzmeiLtxLOSTKwjXZNukuOCakOWAtxkOVlvhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Logan County Fiscal Court voted unanimously on May 13 to adopt a resolution designating the Logan Industrial Development Authority as the special‑purpose government entity to apply for and receive Tennessee Valley Authority in‑lieu‑of‑taxes funds.

Brooke, presenting on behalf of the county’s economic development group, told the court, “a request to adopt this resolution designating the Logan Industrial Development Authority as the special purpose government entity to apply for and receive the TVA Bridal funds.” She said the practice has been repeated “several years” and thanked staff and the IDA for administering the funds.

A motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded; the court proceeded to a roll call and recorded unanimous approval.

Why it matters: TVA in‑lieu funds are distributed to local economic development entities in some counties and are intended to support local projects that promote development and community investment. The resolution formalizes the county’s mechanism for receiving and directing those funds through the IDA rather than receiving them directly to the fiscal court.","The fiscal court unanimously adopted a resolution to designate the Logan Industrial Development Authority as the special‑purpose entity to apply for and receive Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in‑lieu‑of‑taxes funds, as requested by economic development representatives.","actionData","errors"]

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