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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Federal Aviation Administration fully funded the Spinks Airport control tower. This was the culmination of
multi-year efforts that will lead to a savings of approximately $112k per year in operating funds.
The Aviation Department was able to secure TxDOT grant funding in order to advance projects in its 20-year
Capital Improvement Program by several years, such as the Midfield Redevelopment Project at Meacham Airport
and the Eastside Taxiway Improvements Project at Spinks Airport.
Meacham negotiated a long-term lease with RSG Rotorcraft to relocate approximately 30 employees to a newly
finished office space on the second floor of the Meacham Administration Building.
With the substantial completion of the Alliance Runway Extension project, the Aviation Department was able to
secure discretionary funding to address safety concerns at Alliance Airport by extending taxiway Papa. This will
also spur development on the west side of the airport.
FY2019 DISCUSSION
The FY2019 Adopted Budget includes an adjustment to the FY2018 AP and FTE counts. The FTE count decreases
by 0.025 due to a rounding error. There are no financial impacts to the fund.
The FY2019 Adopted Budget increases by $600k in capital interfund transfer out for grant match funds; it
decreases by $12k in other revenue to reflect recent trends in miscellaneous revenue; and it increases by $130k
for fee changes reflecting the market rates for services provided.
HORIZON ISSUES
The logistics of coordinating the Midfield Redevelopment Project at Meacham Airport will present a challenge, as
this project will repurpose the now-closed runway 09/27 corridor by constructing a new taxiway with a vehicle
service road and by grading adjacent land for hangar development.
Managing growth will be a concern due to development at all airports. As new land becomes available, the
Aviation Department must balance tenant demand with ensuring that new development aligns with current and
future land use at the airports and ensuring that we receive the highest and best use of airport property.
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