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Board approves Des Moines Countys 13% contribution to Burlington airport entryway project
Summary
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors approved a 13% county contribution to a Burlington airport paving and entryway project after a city memo and presentation by Burlington city manager Chad Bird; supervisors voted to approve the contribution by recorded vote April 28, 2026.
The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors voted April 28 to contribute a 13% local share toward an airport paving and entryway project in Burlington.
Chad Bird, identified himself as city manager for Burlington and provided an updated memo outlining cost‑share scenarios and prior '20/80' agreements among member agencies. Bird argued the request fit within the special‑project cost‑share framework and noted Burlington also contributes operational dollars to support the airport.
"I would consider this a special project because it's part of the paving and entryway project," Bird said, explaining why the county’s 13% share aligns with earlier cost‑sharing practice.
Board action and votes A board member moved and a second was recorded; the board voted by roll call with affirmative votes recorded and the motion carried. The county clerk will process the reimbursement and contribution per normal intergovernmental procedures.
Context and next steps The request returns to county procedures for intergovernmental contributions and will be processed through the county’s accounts payable and project reimbursement workflows. No additional funding sources were specified in the presentation; the board approved the contribution as requested.
