Airport Runway Marking Project Press Release

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419 N. Broadway, PO Box 519

Abilene, Kansas 67410

PRESS RELEASE

Abilene Municipal Airport Awarded KDOT Funds for Runway Markings

January 4, 2012 - The City of Abilene, Kansas has been awarded funding by the Kansas Department of Transportation, through its Kansas Airport Improvement Program, to repaint the runway markings for the AbileneMunicipal Airport.

Runway markings enhance the visibility of the runway for pilots as they approach for landing.

The Kansas Airport Improvement Program will reimburse the City 75% up to a maximum of $15,000 for the project.Staff estimates the project's total cost between $28,000 and $30,000, making the City's share between $13,000 to$15,000.

“This funding allows the City to leverage its resources to provide much needed maintenance on the runways, whichalso enhances the safety of incoming pilots. The City of Abilene is grateful to KDOT for its continued investment inthe Abilene Municipal Airport,” says City Manager David Dillner.

The program's funding was divided up between twenty-eight projects out of a total of 109 applicationssubmitted. The applications received by KDOT represented over $32 million in total project cost.

The City’s share will be funded from the Airport budget, which was increased with the approval of the Fiscal Year2012 budget to provide sufficient funds for maintenance projects such as the runway markings.

Qualified contractors interested in submitting bids for this project should contact City Engineer John Gough at (785)263-3510. Questions regarding the this funding opportunity may be directed to City Manager David Dillner at (785)263-2550.

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The City of Abilene, Kansas is a city of the second class located approximately 149 miles west of Kansas City on

 Interstate 70 with a current population of 6,856. The City serves as the county seat for Dickinson County, Kansas

and was incorporated in 1869. The City’s governance structure is the Commission -Manager form of government. A five member City Commission oversees the policies and strategic direction of the community. The City Commission

elects one of their members to serve as mayor each year. The City Commission appoints a City Manager who servesat the pleasure of the City Commission and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City. The City

 provides public services including law enforcement, fire protection, parks and recreation services, community and 

economic development, street maintenance, and water and sewer utilities.

City of Abilene

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