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Fayette County commissioners authorize $14,574 ODOT grant application for runway visual guidance upgrades
Summary
Commissioners authorized an application to the Ohio Department of Transportation for $14,574 in FY 2026 matching grant funds to reconstruct and install PAPI and REIL runway visual guidance systems at the Fayette County Airport; Commissioner Tony Anderson was authorized to execute the grant if offered.
The Board of Fayette County Commissioners on Nov. 17 voted to authorize an application to the Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, seeking $14,574 in FY 2026 matching grant funds to reconstruct and install runway visual guidance systems (PAPI and REIL) for runway ends 23 and 5 at the Fayette County Airport.
The resolution specifies that the commissioners desire the Airport Authority to submit the application and authorizes Commissioner Tony Anderson to execute the grant contract and related documents if a grant offer is received. Commissioner James D. Garland moved to adopt the resolution and Commissioner Donald L. Fleak seconded; the recorded roll call was unanimous.
The minutes identify the project components (reconstruct PAPI and REIL at runway end 23; install PAPI and REIL at runway end 5) and show the requested grant amount of $14,574. The record does not include details on the county match source or a project timeline; further administrative steps will follow if ODOT issues a grant offer.
