NGO Funding Request


The recipient entity's full legal name:  Chennault International Airport Authority

The recipient entity's physical address:
           3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70615


The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70615


Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Other

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1167

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $150,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Bill Hankins, President of Board, Charles Dalgleish, Vice President of Board, Tuwanna Guillory-August, Secretary/Treasurer, Andrew Hankins, Commissioner, Denise Rau, Commissioner, Nora Popillion, Commissioner, Tad Martin, Commissioner
W. Kevin Melton, Executive Director of Airport
3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70615


Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Recovery, Planning, and Construction

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,870,427
          Professional Services. . . $2,870,428
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $3,281,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $8,461,500
          Operating Services. . . . $5,951,203
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          For Recovery, Planning, and Construction

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Providing infrastructure for additional growth.

Utility corridor (Out for Bid in Aug 23)

Topographical Survey (Complete)

Wetland Delineation (2023)

Parceling of property (February – March 2023)

Drainage Study (2023)

Firewater Pump House Build (Design 2023 / Build 2024)

Utility Extensions Discussion (2023)

Drainage Mitigation Start (2024)

Road Design (2024)

Roadway Design and Construction Package (2024)

Evaluation of Existing Facilities - water wells, utilities, club house, out buildings water features (2023-2025)

Tree Removal (2024)

B-52 hangar design (2025)


What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           5 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Chennault International Airport Authority
3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70615


(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Andrea LaFleur 
                                       address:  3650 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70615

                                       phone:  3374919961
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  alafleur@chennault.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Director of Executive & Airport Affairs