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Mount Carmel officials discuss $1.5 million airport hangar project; federal grant to cover most costs
Summary
Council discussion noted a single bid for a new airport hangar totaling $1,502,007.62, with federal funding covering about $1,394,002.86 and the city's share about $90,000; staff said paperwork would be prepared for future council action.
City officials told the council they received a single bid for a new airport hangar and that the total project cost is $1,502,007.62, with federal grant funds expected to cover roughly $1,394,002.86 and the city's share about $90,000.
The mayor said the council needs to decide whether to proceed because some grant funds must be used by a deadline and unused funds may be lost. He described the incoming hangar as larger than an existing corporate hangar and said federal funding would cover most of the cost.
"The final tally was 1,500,000.0 or $1,502,007.62. Federal government is picking up $1,394,002.86. We're gonna have it insulated, and our total project cost for the city is going to be roughly $90,000," the mayor said. He asked the council for approval to proceed and said staff would "draw up everything for the next council meeting" if the council agreed.
The transcript records council discussion on seeking approval, but the meeting record provided does not include a definitive roll-call result for that specific approval; staff said they would prepare documents and return the matter to the council. City officials also noted the airport will be eligible for additional grant projects in 2025 and 2026 and that roughly 95% federal participation made the work attractive to pursue.
