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General Fund

AVIATION: Karen Vanwinkle, Manager

Department Narrative At A Glance

The FAA classifies Arlington Municipal  9 Authorized Positions
Airport as a Reliever Airport, an airport that  Budget Break Down
provides a convenient alternative to DFW Personnel Services $766,127
and Love Field for corporate and cargo Operating Expenses 301,728
operations, recreational flying, and flight Total $1,067,855
training. Currently, there are 22 businesses,
including two flight testing facilities, based at Goals and Objectives
the airport. Approximately 40,000 visitors
arrive at the Airport each year, adding vitality  Goal: Plan, Manage and Maintain Public Transportation
to the local economy. The airport generates Infrastructure
the majority of its revenue from leasing o Objective: Complete Construction Projects in a Timely
activities, including land leases, aircraft Manner
hangars, tie-downs, and office space in the  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City
terminal. Direct airport revenues cover the Services
operational costs. The Arlington City o Objective: Provide for the Efficient Access and Appropriate
Council and the Federal Aviation Management of the City’s Data
Administration approved a new Airport  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and
Development Plan in late 2015. The Plan Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
allows the Airport to request grant funding o Objective: Protect Public Well-being
for up to 90% of the cost of infrastructure
projects needed to meet future growth. The
management team is responsible for Revenue Highlights
contract administration, aviation grant  Hangar Rentals / Tie-Down Charges $234,875
acquisition and administration, and  Land and Ramp Leases 766,977
management of daily operations. Aviation  Terminal Building Leases 72,014
operations staff provides facility and  Total $1,073,866
infrastructure maintenance, vegetation
management, wildlife control, and 24/7
security for the Airport’s 500+ acres.

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2019 expenditures are impacted by a targeted 2.5% - 5.7% compensation adjustment depending on their job classification
effective February 2019. Additionally, the city’s contribution to employee health coverage will increase by 4% in FY 2019.

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