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Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority Regular Meeting
The Board discussed and reviewed the 2026-2027 proposed budget, which includes adjustments for staff salaries, capital outlay projects such as runway rehabilitation, and service expansions for the Winter Haven Airport. The Board reviewed and approved the 2026 year-to-date financial statement and authorized an address correction for the Polk County School Board lease agreement. Furthermore, the Board adopted resolutions approving the annual budget and new commercial lease agreements with Lotus Medical Transport, LLC and Full Throttle Enterprise, LLC.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Bartow Airport Authority Regular Meeting
The board agenda included an election of officers, review of financial statements and the second quarter report, and a request for permission to purchase a Cessna 182 aircraft. Key resolutions addressed a grant agreement for runway rehabilitation, lease renewals and agreements with the Florida Midland Railroad Company and Polk County BOCC Radio Services, an agreement for a remote tower system funded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and budget amendments for HVAC and fire system upgrades.
Nov 10, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bartow Airport Authority Regular Meeting
Key discussions for this meeting include updates on the Digital Tower Program, the Air Traffic CTO Academy, and the Structure Fire situation. The Executive Director's report covers the 4th Quarter Report and the September and October 2025 Financial Statements. New business items involve several lease agreements: a new lease for Metal Roof Supply (Building #314), a new lease for Apex Soccer Academy (Building #337), and lease renewals for Sabal Transport, Inc. (Buildings #151, #152, #153, and 3.8 Acres of Land, and Building #102). Resolutions include amending the budget to add State Funding for increased project costs and approving the aforementioned leases.
May 31, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority Budget
The Bartow Municipal Airport Development Authority's FY 2025-2026 budget was reviewed and approved. Key discussion points included income from building and land rent, insurance collections, and grant funding from FDOT and FAA. Expenses covered salaries, payroll taxes, professional services, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. Capital outlay included equipment purchases like a John Deere cab tractor and a Jet A Truck, admin/FBO remodeling, and runway rehabilitation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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