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3 issues in roads with medium priority
MediumRoads
Airport Runway Overlay Change Order
The airport runway project got a thicker surface — an extra inch of asphalt — within the already-approved $16.86 million contract ceiling.
1 mentionLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
MediumRoads
Runway 4-22 extension project
The council approved a bundle of airport items covering the Runway 4-22 extension and overlay: a $15.79 million construction contract with Tatum Excavating, engineering administration agreements, and securing up to $20.8 million in federal funding. It's largely grant-funded and keeps the regional airport growing.
2 mentionsLast discussed May 11, 2026
MediumRoads
Right-of-way construction permit fee
A new permit fee for work in city rights-of-way was adopted after SWEPCO and Summit utility comments were worked into the ordinance.
2 mentionsLast discussed Apr 13, 2026