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| id | fiscal_year | chamber | member_name | member_last | member_first | bioguide_id | party | state | district | subcommittee | recipient | recipient_normalized | project_description | recipient_address | amount_requested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 2022 | House | Cynthia Axne | Axne | Cynthia | A000378 | Democrat | IA | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | North Glycol Storage Tank Repair, Des Moines International Airport | NORTH GLYCOL STORAGE TANK REPAIR, DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | The project is part of four stages to improve DSM International Airport, but the cost for these needed safety and economic improvements has been prohibitive, especially after the pandemic and subsequent revenue loss due to travel slowdowns. Funding this AIP will also provide much-needed taxpayer funds to make up COVID-19-related budget shortfalls. Without congressional assistance, airports such as DSM have asked to increase fees on airline tickets – which is an unpopular user fee that still may not be enough to raise necessary revenues. The Des Moines Airport Authority has bonding capability and cash reserves that can be used to complete this project as needed. The Des Moines Airport Authority has a strong record of completion and close-out of AIP, IDOT, and TSA grants throughout its ten-year history and assures the Committee that it has the ability to spend taxpayer funds effectively. The Des Moines Airport Authority will operate and maintain these public improvements through the normal course of business. The Authority maintains an Operations and Maintenance Reserve Fund to ensure all facilities are maintained to allow for safe and efficient operation. The Airport Authority has proven to be a good steward of taxpayer money. | 5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines , IA 50321 | 3267000 |