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Airport board approves amended plan for $46,550 state revitalization grant; opts for gravel over artificial turf
Summary
Board approved an amended plan for use of a $46,550 state revitalization grant for terminal-area landscaping, concrete picnic tables (one ADA-compliant), a pergola and walkways; members chose gravel and brick walkways instead of artificial turf and authorized staff to finalize orders.
Airport staff told the Grand County Airport Board the airport received $46,550 from a state revitalization grant for terminal-area beautification. Staff said the state approved four concrete picnic tables (one ADA-compliant), a pergola with a concrete foundation, walkways and landscaping near the baggage-claim exit.
The director recommended against artificial turf because of maintenance and cleaning concerns. Instead, staff proposed a compacted fine gravel surface and brick/limestone walkways that would be wheelchair-accessible. Nick Holt of UDOT’s aeronautical division had approved the revised purchases under the grant, staff said, and the grant remains compliant with federal grant assurances.
Board members discussed pergola size and shade; staff said they would check whether the pergola could be upsized if the bid came in under budget. Members also confirmed that unused grant funds would revert to the state if not spent.
The board voted to approve the amended plan so staff could proceed with ordering materials and coordinating installation. Staff said they will confirm final dimensions and pricing before placing orders and will notify the board by email with layout details.
Ending: Staff will send updated plans and cost confirmations to the board before procurement and will proceed with gravel and brick walkways rather than artificial turf.
