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Airport manager details grant opportunity for runway lighting, resurfacing; county share expected to be 10%
Summary
Airport staff reported progress on airport lighting repairs and said a state grant opportunity could fund runway resurfacing and a new electronic system; project estimated around $1 million with a county match of roughly 10% and a potential timeline of 2027'1028.
The county's airport manager updated commissioners on repairs and an upcoming state grant opportunity that could fund runway resurfacing, lighting upgrades and a new approach/positioning/navigation system (APOS/APOS-like system referenced in the record).
Staff reported that some lighting repairs are complete and that state planners inspected the airport. The presenter said a letter of interest to the state will be submitted soon and described a potential project window around 2027'1028. The presenter estimated the total project cost could be on the order of $1 million and said the county's responsibility would be approximately 10% of that total under the grant structure.
The airport manager also reported public-safety concerns observed on the field, including spent shell casings found near active aircraft areas and trees encroaching on approach paths. Commissioners were told staff would follow up to identify power-line ownership along the runway approach and coordinate with utility providers. Staff requested permission to proceed with drafting a letter of interest to the state to position the county for the possible grant funding.
Ending: Commissioners instructed staff to prepare the letter of interest and continue coordinating with the state on project planning and safety remediation; final grant submissions will return to the court for formal approval if the county becomes a finalist or an awardee.
