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4. Receive presentation regarding the Capital Improvement Project, and discuss. In a telephone conference Katie Cromwell, representative of Texas Department of Transportation Aviation assigned to Cox Field, explained that Paris Cox Field was in line for a $2.7 million upgrade with federal funds in 2022 if the City could come up with approximately $294,000 which represents the 10% match required. Ms. Cromwell further explained that Runway 1735 was overdue for pavement maintenance and a high priority. She stated that the City would need to provide a $19,000 match for $270,000 in engineering costs with design work scheduled to begin October 2021 and another $275,000 match would be due before construction began in October 2022. Ms. Cromwell discussed with the Board the $600,000 capital improvement request submitted by the City in May for a 375 -foot extension and vehicle access to allow for new hangar construction. She said a 10% match would be required. When asked about private investors building new hangars, Ms. Cromwell explained that federal funds could only be used for publicly owned projects such as city owned hangars. Mr. Avery said hangars built by private individuals on city -owned land reverted back to the City after 30 years and asked if that potentially met the requirements. Ms. Cromwell said that was a potential gray area and she would have to address this with the compliance officer and report back. 5, Receive presentation of the Cox Field Master Plan and RAMP Plan. Prior to moving to item 5, Mr. Dacus asked if they could make to item 2 because Collin Hadley wanted to speak. After hearing from Collin Hadley, Mr. Avery moved back to item 5. Derek Dacus stated as to the Cox Master Plan, items 1-3 had been completed but not item 4. Mr. Dacus reported that item 7 was moved forward because it was a priority to complete J Hangars. Mr. Dacus said J Hangars were completed. With regard to the RAMP Grant, Mr. Dacus said that the city had spent approximately $7,000.00. Scott Hearne inquired about the $69,000 CARES Act fund. Mr. Dacus said it was his understanding that the CARE Act fund could be spent on airport expenses.