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Commission authorizes chair to sign Black Cat airport reimbursement requests
Summary
The commission designated the chair as the county's authorized signer for Black Cat (state) airport and Air Force reimbursement requests to avoid delays caused by the state's new electronic system; commissioners agreed one signature is appropriate to maintain cash flow.
Staff briefed the commission on a state change requiring airport and Air Force reimbursement requests to be processed through an electronic system called Black Cat rather than via paper submission. Previously, county staff or the airport manager often initiated paperwork; the state now requires an authorized county signatory within Black Cat.
After discussion about single versus dual signatories and the potential for cash‑flow delays if multiple signatures were required, commissioners moved to authorize the commission chair to have authority to sign Black Cat and airport reimbursement requests on behalf of the county. The motion passed by voice vote. Staff said they will work with the chair to establish access in Black Cat and to confirm whether additional authorized users are advisable in the future.
Commissioners stressed the approval is intended to expedite reimbursements and not to replace existing contract or procurement approvals handled at commission meetings.
