Tulsa Riverside Airport

The meeting includes the review of operating and financial reports, along with the approval of the fiscal year budget and the schedule of rates, fees, and charges. Other key topics involve a professional services agreement for bond financing, the acceptance of a cybersecurity grant, revisions to the employee handbook, and a memorandum of understanding for joint operations expenses. The board will also review insurance policies, federal grants for runway rehabilitation, and various contract actions, including change orders for construction projects and the approval of multiple property sublease agreements and assignments for airport facilities.

The meeting was convened to address an amendment to the Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges. The board discussed a proposal to increase the Customer Facility Charges to $8.00, pursuant to a resolution previously approved in 2025, and directed that formal notice be provided to the affected rental car companies.

The meeting covers several administrative, financial, and contractual actions. Key topics include revisions to the employee handbook, acceptance of a donation for airport security, and authorization for natural gas pipeline installations. The agenda details multiple infrastructure and technology contracts, including airfield sign and software upgrades, design services for a new rent-a-car facility, construction management for the data center modernization, and associated construction projects. Additionally, the board will review change orders for ongoing airport projects, approve the termination of an air carrier sublease, and finalize new concession agreements and hangar-related property assignments.

The meeting included reports on airport operations, specifically recovery efforts following a winter weather event and the success of a dementia-friendly terminal program. Management provided financial updates noting significant revenue declines due to the pandemic, alongside successful cost-cutting measures, and discussed terminal construction projects. The Board approved an amendment to the lease agreement with the City of Tulsa to extend options, accepted a memorandum of understanding for city support services, and authorized the acceptance of multiple federal airport coronavirus response grants for operational expenses and concessionaire rent relief.

The meeting included operational and financial reports, highlighting a workforce outreach event and the state signing of an air service grant program. Discussion topics included airport diversion procedures and handling of firearms in carry-on bags, as well as a public awareness campaign and collaboration with the Girl Scouts. Financial reporting noted strong fiscal year-end performance, revenue momentum, and updates on debt service and capital projects. The board also approved a professional consulting services agreement for the Microsoft AX upgrade project.