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Airport committee approves FY26 budget, allocates prior-year funds for Hunter Road renovation and FAA compliance
Summary
The committee unanimously approved the FY26 proposed budgets for the airport system, including use of approximately $550,000 from prior-year fund balance for a Hunter Road renovation and $861,000 listed as capital equipment (figures are preliminary and salary numbers are pending county finalization).
The committee voted to approve the airport department's proposed fiscal year 2026 budgets after a staff presentation and line-by-line review. The presenter noted major variances: an expected $150,000 ATAX intergovernmental allocation for Hilton Head, an estimated $341,000 increase in charges-for-services driven by cost-recovery fees, and capital equipment at about $861,000 (subject to revision when personnel numbers are finalized).
Staff explained that $550,000 of prior-year fund balance was allocated in the FY26 revenue side to allow access for near-term projects, including a $250,000 allocation for the Hunter Road renovation and $300,000 for building demolition tied to FAA compliance work. The presenter said grant reimbursements and careful invoice draws improved the airport's pooled cash to about $2.7 million. After questions about personnel assumptions and the mechanics of moving fund-balance dollars into budgeted line items, the committee approved the budget by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Why it matters: approving the budget makes funds available for near-term projects required both for service and to show incremental FAA compliance progress.
