Raleigh Durham Airport Authority

The work session covered the approval of a professional services agreement for the design of a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station with Andre Johnson Architects. Discussions also included the negotiation of new ten-year rental car operating agreements for several car rental companies, effective April 1, 2026. Additionally, the Board reviewed and proposed the adoption of a revised Employee Incentive Payment Policy for the upcoming fiscal year, featuring updated organizational metrics aligned with strategic priorities.

The board meeting covered several operational and development updates. Key topics included the launch of new nonstop service to Dublin, Ireland, the success of the Special Olympics Plane Pull event, and the opening of a new dining option in Terminal 2. The board approved professional services agreements for a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station and rental car operating agreements. A consent agenda was passed covering various capital project amendments, runway preservation, and terminal expansion initiatives. Additionally, the board approved a change to a future committee work session date and received reports on passenger traffic, mobile payment systems for parking, and construction progress related to the airport's 10-year capital improvement program.

The committee work session covers financial, construction, and legal matters. Key agenda items include the consideration of a proposed internal audit plan for the upcoming fiscal year, approval of various construction amendments and guaranteed maximum price agreements related to the Runway 5L-23R and Taxiway B replacement program, and a review of a revised employee incentive payment policy. Additionally, the Operations Committee will enter a closed session to discuss airport matters.

The work session covered three main committee areas. The Finance Committee reviewed the Draft Operating and Capital Budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The Construction Committee provided an update on the Vision 2040 project, focusing on the reconstruction of the Terminal 2 departure level roadway bridge and accommodating passenger traffic during construction. The Operations Committee discussed and requested approval for the purchase of six transit buses and four cutaway shuttle vehicles to replace aged fleet assets that have exceeded their useful life, citing reliability concerns and the need for operational availability.

The Board convened for a closed session to discuss a personnel matter and to preserve attorney-client privilege.