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Commissioners weigh $77,000 tractor for Erie-Ottawa airport; Old suggests cost split with Ottawa County
Summary
Airport Director requested about $77,000 to replace a 2013 tractor with ~3,500 hours; Commissioner Old said the airport should self-fund but would support splitting the cost if Ottawa County agreed to pay half.
Erie-Ottawa International Airport Director Clay Finken requested county funding to purchase a new John Deere tractor for approximately $77,000 to replace the current 2013 tractor that has roughly 3,500 operating hours. County Administrator Hank Solowiej relayed the request to the Board.
Commissioner Old said he believes the airport should be self-sustaining and should fund the purchase itself, but he would support Erie County paying one-half of the cost if Ottawa County agreed to pay the remaining half. Administrator Solowiej said he will respond to Director Finken and offer to split the cost with Ottawa County. The transcript does not record a formal vote or final funding commitment at the meeting.
