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This story makes no sense. The General Assembly has authorized RIAC to borrow $170 million for these projects with the $22 million glycol plant folded in. The intent was to get about $90 million from the FAA bringing the total to about $260 million. This does not include "mitigation." The EIS shows a capital plan of around $400 million. Where the extra $140 million comes from is anybody's guess.

Now RIAC is claiming that the crosswinds runway safety improvements was planned by Mr. Dillon to be $77 million but that some costs were apparently left out and now more money is needed. Several of us have been pointing this problem out for over a year now. But, the RIAC board would never listen. They were "all set" with Mr. Dillon at the helm and praised his ability to bring the project in on time and within the cost structure.

Duh... Why are we paying $300,000 for an airport executive director? We should hire a retired FBI investigator to run the airport.

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