Lind Town Council applies for grant to support airport repairs

During the April 24 meeting, the Lind Town Council approved a resolution supporting and authorizing the Town to submit an Airport Aid grant application to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division.

The Airport Aid grant would help the Town acquire matching funds for a Federal Management Emergency Agency (FEMA) grant to repair damaged pavement for the Lind Airport.

Mayor Paula Bell explained the estimated project funding is $137,530 and FEMA requires sponsors of airports to provide a 12.5 percent match.

WSDOT may be able to assist the Town in meeting half of th...