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MnDOT Airport Equipment Grant Application for New Mower at Luverne Municipal Airport.
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MnDOT has a new Aeronautics Equipment Grant which provides $2 million in funding for equipment used in the maintenance and operations of Minnesota’s publicly owned airports. Applications must be complete and submitted by December 31, 2024, with awards announced by January 31, 2025. Eligible equipment includes mowing, plowing, and obstruction removal tools, with scoring based on need, use, and federal funding eligibility. The grant would cover 70 percent and range from $5,000 to $200,000 per piece. The city received a governmental discounted quote for $28,828 for a Bush Hog Tri-Deck Finish Mower, the city share would be approximately $8,648.
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City Administrator Recommendation: City Council Approve Submittal of MnDOT Airport Equipment Grant Application for New Mower at Luverne Municipal Airport.