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Board approves airport furniture purchase using Commonwealth Aviation Fund grant
Summary
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors authorized staff to buy furniture for the new airport terminal up to the amount approved by the Commonwealth Aviation Fund ($42,256.80), with a local match of $4,225.68. The airport committee originally requested about $47,000.
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Feb. 3 to authorize purchase of furniture for the county's new airport terminal using a Commonwealth Aviation Fund grant. County staff told the board the state approved $42,256.80; the remaining local share would be $4,225.68.
'We applied for a grant from the Commonwealth Aviation Fund' and 'it was approved for $42,256.80, leaving a local share of $4,225.68,' airport representative Mr. Lewis told the board. He said the airport committee's list of desired items totaled about $47,000 but that staff could cut the list to match the state award. The board approved a motion to proceed with purchases up to the state-approved amount and leave room for future, separate requests if additional funding is needed.
Board members said they appreciated the airport committee's work and asked that staff continue cost-conscious purchasing. The motion to approve the $42,256.80 purchase passed by roll call with all members voting yes. The board also encouraged supervisors and staff to inspect the new terminal in person when convenient.
