According to the resolution, the project consists of installation of new runway lights, taxiway lights, and runway threshold lights, including lights, wire, ducts, regulators, and controls.
Mayor Shannon Vann said the city became aware of the grant and applied for it several months ago, narrowly beating the application deadline.
Vann said the grant is a 90 percent grant and the city's cost is about $11,000 for the project.
"It's hard to turn down free money," Vann said.
Vann said the lighting project goes along with the city's plans to expand and improve the airport.
Bill Baker, city manager, said the lighting project is part of major project on the capital improvements plan at the airport. He said the taxiway and runway lighting at the airport has been a problem for a long time, with some lights working and some not working.
Baker said if pilots in the area know about the airport lighting problems, they will avoid Sallisaw because they don't want to take a risk.
Baker said the resolution to accept the grant was a formality, and the city council already awarded a construction contract for the lighting project. The work is supposed to begin in 30 days.
