Michigan City Board of Aviation Commissioners May 21, 2026

The Michigan City Board of Aviation Commissioners held a meeting on May 21, 2026, focusing on airport operations, financial reports, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a negotiated value-engineered bid from Hoosier Equipment Service Inc. for the airport's fuel farm project at $1,145,759, which was under budget and included a $95,000 savings from value engineering. The board voted to award this contract. Additionally, the board approved a 2026 cash farm lease with Joe Walter House for mowing 65.35 acres at $40 per acre, generating $2,614 in revenue for the airport. Updates were provided on runway crack sealing warranty inspections and ongoing airport development projects. The meeting also highlighted upcoming summer events and improvements in hangar management.