Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Regular Board Meeting and Board of Adjustment Public Hearing
The Board approved a variance for a mixed-use residential and commercial building near Tampa International Airport. Key discussion items included the decision to maintain a federal TSA workforce, approvals for various construction contracts including seawall rehabilitation and passenger boarding bridge replacements, the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital and Operating Budget, and a Ground Lease Agreement for a new commercial event space. Several policy manual updates were approved, covering topics such as banking and investments, nepotism, workplace environment, and employee incentive programs. Additionally, staff provided updates on passenger traffic, marketing initiatives, the airport's investment portfolio, procurement awards, and concession redevelopment plans.
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Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Regular Board Meeting
The Board addressed various operational and policy matters. The management report highlighted airport passenger traffic trends and provided an extensive discussion on the potential participation in the TSA Gold Plus program, including public input regarding labor concerns. The Board approved several consent agenda items, including lease agreements for office and rental car spaces, radio system purchases, and contracts for consulting services and holiday decorations. Policy updates were enacted regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs and airport safety and fueling regulations. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for a master plan update, received a presentation on the proposed FY2027 capital and operating budget, and approved a lease and concession contract for Registered Traveler services. A staff report provided status updates on major construction projects.
May 7, 2026·Board meeting
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Regular Board Meeting
The Board reviewed the management report covering airport performance metrics, financial results, and airline trends. Approval was granted for several consent items, including FAA agreements for navigation aids, a fuel facilities lease amendment with JetBlue Airways, and multiple construction contracts for airport infrastructure rehabilitation and lighting replacement. The Board also authorized new contracts for air service development and economic impact consulting, increased funding for kiosk software maintenance, and an extension for purchasing card services. Additional business included ratifying a contract for drainage rehabilitation following storm damage and approving agreements for facility security systems and software. The meeting concluded with an update on the Audit Committee's fiscal year activities and a comprehensive progress report on the Master Plan Phase 3 Airside D terminal project.
