The construction

of taxiways and concrete pads for new hangars at Falcon Field is essentially

complete, though almost a full month behind schedule.

Because the

project was 29 days late, the contractor, Cline Service Corporation, will

have to pay up to $21,750 in liquidated damages. That figure hasn't been

finalized as airport officials await a letter from Cline representatives

indicating why the construction was delayed.

At Wednesday

night's regular meeting of the Airport Authority, Airport Manager Jim

Savage said the contractor "did not present any extenuating circumstances

that we believe would warrant a time extension" at a meeting last

week.

Cline was originally

given five months to complete the project, which was to have been completed

March 6. The final completion date was determined to be April 4, Savage

noted.

The new hangar

area has been designated for commercial use, with the authority charging

higher lease rates there to make sure the six hangar sites aren't used

for aircraft storage. The authority is trying to attract corporate jet

operations to locate there in addition to maintenance operators.

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