BUSINESS PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
ARLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AWARDED $ 540,000 GRANT ✅
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“ This project will replace aging HVAC infrastructure with more reliable , energy efficient units that will provide comfort and accessibility to our airport users and businesses , while reducing service disruptions ,” Ballard said .
The Arlington Municipal Airport ’ s grant will come from the Airport Terminal Program , one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law . The law provides $ 1 billion annually for five years for Airport Terminal grants .
“ The work that goes into building safer , more accessible and sustainable terminals will provide opportunities for people across the nation . The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a critical investment not only in our nation ’ s infrastructure , but an investment in the future of our country ’ s workforce ,” FAA Deputy Administrator A . Bradley Mims said in a White House news release .
ARLINGTON CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS 2023 CITIZENS BOND COMMITTEE ; MEETINGS BEGAN IN AUGUST ✅
The Arlington City Council has appointed 19 residents to serve on the 2023 Citizens Bond Committee .
The Citizens Bond Committee will review and recommend public infrastructure projects , ranging from street rebuilds to new parks and recreation amenities , for a bond program that could be presented to Arlington voters next May .
Members meet weekly each Thursday from August 18 to October 6 to discuss potential projects . The meetings will build on each other to develop a final recommendation , so attendance is expected at every meeting . A recommended project list will be presented to the Arlington City Council in December 2022 .
In addition to the Citizens Bond Committee meetings , two public meetings are scheduled for September 12 and November 14 to gather residents ’ input . Meeting details will be shared on the Citizens Bond Committee webpage and the City ’ s social media platforms .
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