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Commission hears $48,000 estimate to crack-seal local airports; members weigh CIB and loan options
Summary
Commissioners discussed crack-sealing costs for Dutch John and Manila airports after a materials estimate of about $48,000; they explored funding options including applying to CIB and noted loan minimums may complicate a small project.
Commissioners discussed maintenance and funding options for the county’s small airports during the March 10 meeting. A county official reported a materials-only estimate of about $48,000 to crack-seal runways at airports including Manila and Dutch John. "It was 48,000 to do the airport and all that in Manila," said the speaker who presented the estimate.
Members discussed possible funding avenues. One commissioner suggested looking at the CIB and acknowledged the project’s placement on a multi-year list; another commissioner cautioned that loans are typically not issued for amounts under $100,000 and recommended exploring whether the project could be moved up on a two-year list. The commission agreed to continue the airports discussion offline and to explore options including CIB or other financing.
No formal funding commitment was made at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to follow up with additional project details and cost breakdowns to determine feasibility and timing. The item remains under consideration pending a more detailed estimate and a funding plan.
