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CONGRESSMAN COSTA ANNOUNCES FEDERAL GRANT AWARDED TO THE DISTRICT

June 25, 2007

Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced a federaltransportation grant awarded to California's20th Congressional District.

"Iwould like to congratulate the Minter Field Airport District on receiving thisgrant and thank them for their service to the CentralValley," Congressman Costa said.

TheMinter Field Airport District will receive $150,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration. These funds will be used for rehabilitationsof the existing airport access road, installation of approximately 4,200 feetof perimeter fencing and construction of two taxi lanes for the east hangerareas. This project is necessary toimprove the existing access road pavement, enhance safety at the airport andmeet general aviation demands. The pointof contact is Mr. Herman Ruddle who is the Airport General Manager.