Clifford Graham

The board discussed the renewal of airport liability insurance coverage, updates to the investment policy, and various infrastructure projects including site clearing for the Northside expansion. The meeting included financial, operational, and construction project updates, along with a business development and marketing report.

The board approved a resolution to commend and provide gift cards to TSA officers for their service during the federal government shutdown. Additionally, the board ratified emergency purchase orders for systems repairs, approved purchase orders for HVAC unit replacements and jet bridge maintenance, and awarded a contract for security infrastructure for the Northside Expansion project. A contract was also awarded for the atrium skylight replacement in the existing terminal, and a new lease agreement was authorized for Unit 5 Aerospace Center. Information updates were provided regarding financial reports, successful FAA inspections, various ongoing construction projects, and current airport marketing campaigns.

The board addressed several key action items, including the approval of an Aeronautical Commercial Ground Lease and Development Agreement with Rotor Nest LLC, and the termination of existing option agreements to enter into new ones with Project Autobahn regarding newly acquired property. Additionally, the board approved a purchase order for mechanical and electrical design services for the existing terminal rehabilitation project and an engineering amendment for construction administration services related to the Northside Expansion Infrastructure Development. The meeting also featured updates on the airport's financial performance, operational status, various construction projects including the in-line baggage system and terminal skylight replacement, and business development initiatives.

The agenda for the meeting includes several action items. Staff recommended approval for an Aeronautical Commercial Ground Lease and Development Agreement with Rotor Nest LLC for a thirty-year term, which is projected to generate significant revenue. Another key recommendation involved approving the termination of existing Option Agreements with Project Audubon and entering into new agreements for a larger, newly acquired 176-acre parcel, with annual option fees totaling $926,882. Furthermore, the Board was asked to approve a Purchase Order not to exceed $670,500 to DDC Engineering, Inc., for the mechanical and electrical design of the existing terminal rehabilitation project. An amendment up to $35,000 was also recommended for Airport Engineering Company (AEC) to provide Construction Administrative services for the Northside Expansion Infrastructure Development (NWC60). Information items included updates on finance, operations, construction projects, and business development and marketing.

The Board meeting agenda focused on several action items, including the recommendation to approve a Purchase Order for a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Business Development team and the recommendation to approve a contract for the Northside Expansion Infrastructure Development (NWC-60) with KCF Site Development, LLC for site clearing and fencing preparation. Furthermore, the Board considered approving an Other Transaction Agreement with the Transportation Security Administration for two K-9 units for the Police Department, along with the associated Purchase Order for two 2026 Ford F-150 Police Responder Crew Cab Vehicles. Discussion items included the proposed 2026 Board Meeting Dates.