The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 23 approved two airport items: a bid award for runway lighting rehabilitation and a short-term extension of the aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle lease.

Airport staff Kim Stevenson told the board the bids for AIP SP25 were opened Dec. 2 and "the lowest bid belongs to Colvico Incorporated for $153,608 for scheduled A, B and C on this." She said the Idaho Transportation Department project is 100% reimbursable by the State Division of Aeronautics. The board voted to award the contract to Colvico Inc.

Stevenson also requested approval to continue leasing the current ARFF vehicle for "the next 7 months approximately" at a monthly lease rate of "$8,000 per month," while the county awaits delivery of the ARFF truck approved last month. She said the county expects a credit of about $48,000 related to the prior purchase approval. The board approved the lease extension.

Both motions passed on voice votes. County staff said insurance for the leased unit has been notified and that staff will return with any contract details required for accounting and insurance purposes.