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MINUTES OF THE MEETING CONSERNING THE TRI-CITY
AIRPORT HELD AUGUST 21, 1970.
Mr. Gilbert E. Surette of the Federal Aviation Administration,
~~. John S. Bristol, consulting engineer, and Philip H. Leroy,
from Department of Transportation of the State of Florida were
present to discuss the steps to be taken and the amount of money
available for an airport in this area.
Mr. Surette reported that a new bill was passed on July 1, 1970
releasing more money for the construction of airports. Last year
there was 30 million dollars available nationwide. This year
there is a total of 280 million dollars. The Federal Government
will contribute 50% of the cost of the land and the construction
of the airport, the State will contribute 25% of the cost.
Mr. Bristol gave the group a rundown on what had been done in
the past on the plans for the airport: As of December 1, 1967
the area in the vicinity of Fullers Crossing had been selected
as the possible site. The cost was 307,300.00 as of that date.
The cost now would be $30,000 to $40,000. more.
Mr. Surette suggested that land be purchased for a runway at
least 6,000 feet long, for future development. He stated the
owner of the airport would have to purchase the land and then
submit payment application to the Federal Government for re-
imbursement of the cost.
A meeting will be held Monday evening at 7:30 P.M. at the Ramada
Inn with Ocoee and Apopka City Officials and any members of the
old airport committee who wish to attend. Winter Garden City
Officials are to be invited to attend the meeting. The purpose
of this meeting is to see if they are interested in continuing
with the plans for the airport and to see if funds will be
available from the participating cities.
The Engineering fees to update the survey will not exceed $500.00.
This money and the money already spent will be shared by the FAA
and the State.
Mr. Leroy with the Department of Transportation stated this was
the first year the State had included a budget for travel other
than automobiles. The budget is 5 million dollars; 2 million
for survey, 2 million for aviation and 1 million for planning.
The budget is tentatively scheauled for the state to participate
25% of the cost of airports up to $100,000.