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Mud Lake Airport resurfacing grant discussed; county and town explore match and timing
Summary
Mud Lake representatives said an ITD aviation grant of about $168,000 with a proposed local match of roughly $58,000 has been awarded to support a resurfacing overlay; commissioners asked staff to verify grant terms (whether in‑kind match is allowed) and requested a copy of the grant for review before formal acceptance.
Representatives from Mud Lake asked the commissioners to consider participation in a resurfacing project at Mud Lake Airport after receiving notification of a grant award from the Idaho Transportation Department (aviation division). Brandon Bisser (Mud Lake representative) and airport supporters said the IDT award is roughly $168,000 with a local match amount they estimated at $58,000; initial contractor material estimates for a two‑inch overlay were discussed in the range of $145,000 for asphalt alone and labor/equipment estimates for county support were roughly $40,000, with hauling and contingency costs expected to increase the total.
Commissioners and road‑and‑bridge staff said the project could be feasible if match rules permit in‑kind work; county staff requested the formal grant paperwork because many grants require documented paid invoices rather than in‑kind labor as match. The board instructed staff to obtain the grant agreement, confirm whether in‑kind contributions are eligible, and return with figures and contract language before formally accepting or obligating funds. Airport representatives said a fall construction window would be preferable if work proceeds.
