England Economic And Industrial Development District

The resolution designates a project area and creates the England District Sub-District No. 3. The District intends to hire approximately 75 new direct employees over the course of one year, with an annual average wage of $64,000, and a estimated annual payroll of $4.8 Million, and is anticipated to support an additional 87 indirect and induced jobs with an annual estimated payroll of $4.84 Million. The Board will hear any and all objections to the creation of the proposed England District Sub-District No. 3, and after disposing of all objections, if there be any, the Board of Commissioners shall, if it determines to do so, adopt a resolution designating a project area and creating said England District Sub-District No. 3 and defining the boundaries thereof.

This document, Chapter 6 of the Alexandria International Airport Master Plan Update 2009, outlines the overall development plan for the England Airpark. It focuses on identifying and refining landside and airside alternatives to meet the Airpark's needs and the England Authority's long-term vision. Key strategic pillars include fostering job creation, revenue generation, market viability, sense of place, overall physical character, and sustainability. The plan prioritizes the High Tech Employment Generator scenario for landside development and details airside improvements such as runway and taxiway extensions and apron development. The overarching goal is to establish a balanced, self-sustaining, mixed-use community that attracts investment and positions the airport as an intermodal transportation hub and disaster relief staging area for the Central Louisiana region.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved the consent calendar, which included payment of attorney's bills and authorization for the Executive Director to execute multiple lease agreements, including those with the United States of America for Building #1707 and Grace Presbyterian Church, Inc. for Building #5057 and the baseball field. Contracts were authorized for the Runway 14 Obstacle Removal Project, the Rehabilitation of North Ramp Phase II, and the Rehabilitation of Taxiway Echo and Terminal Ramp. The board also executed substantial completion for the AEX Consolidated Rental Car Facility Phase I. Additionally, the board rejected all quotes for the repair of Vandenburg Bridge and authorized advertisement for bids for its repair. The meeting concluded with a financial report, a comparative air traffic report, and an executive session regarding prospective litigation between the EEIDD and Parc England Holding, LLC.

The meeting included discussions on several topics, such as accepting the proposal from Lott Oil Company for fuel supply, approving a sublease agreement between Freeman Holdings and Precision Flight Services, and adopting a resolution requesting assistance from LADOTD for airport projects. Additionally, the board authorized the Executive Director to execute a certificate of substantial completion for runway and taxiway safety area rehabilitation and accepted a bid for the Thermoplastic Surface Marking Replacement project. The board also received a presentation on the powers and benefits of the EEIDD regarding economic development, updates on airline services, and a financial report indicating revenues were on target and expenses were down. The meeting also touched on the progress of the runway extension project, terminal security upgrades, and the design of the south ramp extension. The financial performance of OakWing was discussed, and there was mention of a new interested party for Parc England.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items, including approving payment of attorney's bill, authorizing the Executive Director to execute lease agreements with JM Test Systems and SST1, LLC, approving a change order to Ducote Wrecking Company contract for demolition, authorizing the Executive Director to execute substantial completion for the Rehabilitation of the Taxiway A Project, authorizing the Executive Director to advertise for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway B, awarding a contract for a new Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle to Oshkosh Corporation, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute a lease agreement with Craig Lewis to operate Tiger Lanes Bowling Center. The staff also provided a financial report and traffic report, as well as briefing the board on Senate Bill #573 regarding aviation concerns.