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Oct 13, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Provide firewater pumphouse #2 (fwph) firewater storage tanks 1 and 2 repairs, recoat and controls upgrade ciaa project.
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City
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Lake Charles
County
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Calcasieu
Address
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3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Phone Number
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(337) 491-9961
Zip Code
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70615
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Chennault International Airport Authority
The meeting included a public hearing and subsequent adoption of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Key actions included the levying of a special tax of 5.45 mills, the designation of the American Press as the official journal, and authorization to proceed with the rehabilitation of industrial row concrete. The Board approved the submission of a capital outlay budget request for the next fiscal year and authorized the executive director to enter into a real estate services agreement with Century 21 Bessette Flavin. Additionally, officers were elected for the upcoming fiscal year, and the Board entered into an executive session to discuss strategic planning and collective bargaining.
The board meeting agenda includes authorizing agreements for an independent financial audit, flight training operations at the airport, and the adoption of resolutions regarding FAA and state grant funding for airport rehabilitation and tower modernization projects. Additional items involve the approval of ARFF service contracts, amendments to existing lease agreements, authorization for alcoholic beverage distribution at an upcoming airshow, and the entry into servitude agreements for a utility corridor.
Public-sector contacts connected to Chennault International Airport Authority.
The Board of Commissioners discussed various administrative and operational items. Key topics included reports on air traffic increases and upcoming events, such as the Thunder Over Louisiana Airshow and the airport's 40th anniversary. The Board approved revisions to the personnel and administration policy manual and authorized the use of DocuSign for Department of Transportation and Development grant documents. Additionally, resolutions were passed to grant utility corridor rights of way to Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, to authorize the rehabilitation of several taxiways, and to support the annexation of property into the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles.
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