The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will be holding a meeting to vote on awarding a contract to KMD Construction for the construction of five new hangars at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. This comes after KMD Construction submitted the lowest bid for the project, estimated to cost a little over $21.4 million. The commissioners will also be discussing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Commissioners to Vote on Awarding Airport Hangar Project to KMD Construction
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will be voting on awarding a contract to KMD Construction for the construction of five new hangars at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. The company submitted a $17.3 million bid for the project, which is estimated to cost a little over $21.4 million in total.
Another Public Hearing to be Held for Financing Contract
After KMD Construction submitted the lowest bid, the commissioners will be holding another public hearing to vote on applying for a financing contract for the $17.3 million the construction company needs to complete the project. The first public hearing was held on April 3, where the commissioners voted to approve applying for an $8.7 million finance contract and estimated that the total cost of the project would be $12.5 million.
Aviation Management Consulting Group to Present Proposed Rules and Regulations
At the meeting, the commissioners will be presented with the proposed rules and regulations, minimum standards, advisory board bylaws, and associated forms that were presented to them at their last meeting by the Aviation Management Consulting Group. The group was hired to conduct an airport assessment and provide recommendations for improving the airport’s operations.
County Manager Aaron Church to Present Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The commissioners will also be discussing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. County Manager Aaron Church will be giving the presentation at the meeting.
The meeting will take place on Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at the Rowan County Administration Building. The full agenda for the meeting can be viewed on the county’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who are the Rowan County Board of Commissioners?
The Rowan County Board of Commissioners is a group of elected officials who govern Rowan County, North Carolina. They are responsible for setting policies and making decisions on behalf of the county and its residents. -
What is Mid-Carolina Regional Airport?
Mid-Carolina Regional Airport is a public airport located in Salisbury, North Carolina. It serves general aviation and commercial air service and is owned by Rowan and Iredell counties. -
Who is Aaron Church?
Aaron Church is the County Manager of Rowan County, North Carolina. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government and implementing policies set by the Board of Commissioners. -
What is the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024?
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 has not been provided in the given content. It will be presented by Aaron Church, the County Manager, at the next Board of Commissioners meeting on May 15, 2023.
