City Council approves $77K bid for airport access program enhancement

The Lock Haven City Council meeting on May 5, 2025, focused on several key issues, including the approval of bids for airport rehabilitation projects and the declaration of EMS Week.

One of the primary discussions involved the award of a bid for the 2026 Lock Haven Airport access program. The council received bids in February for the rehabilitation of the airport's access road and parking lot. The lowest bid, submitted by Dave Cutilis Excavating, was accepted at $77,684.37. The bid approval is contingent upon receiving grants from the Bureau of Aviation (BOA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The council emphasized the importance of this funding to proceed with the project.

Additionally, the council addressed a water interconnection agreement for the transmission of raw water from the city to the Yongeville Wellview. The agreement is currently under review by the authority's solicitor and will be presented at the next council meeting for further action.

In another significant decision, the council awarded a contract for HVAC work to Joseph C. Hazel for $14,407 after the original lowest bidder was deemed non-compliant with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) standards. This decision was made to ensure proper outreach for minority and women-owned businesses.

The meeting also included a resolution to declare May 2025 as EMS Week, with the theme "We Care Forever," recognizing the vital services provided by emergency medical personnel.

Overall, the council's decisions reflect ongoing efforts to improve city infrastructure and support essential services, with further discussions planned for upcoming meetings.