HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-05 J01J Revised Des Moines International Airport Terminal SupportAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 5, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a revised resolution of support for Des
Moines International Airport Terminal Project
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Des Moines Airport Authority requests funding
from metro area communities to go toward improvements to the airport
terminal complex. This is the same resolution that was passed in 2021,
but with two revisions detailed below.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:Contribution is the same
as 2021 resolution- $722,670.00 total. The City has requested and the
Des Moines Airport has agreed to have the contribution made in five
annual payments, instead of the original four, and to begin payments in
FY2024 (instead of FY 2023). Funding is contingent upon the Airport
Authority obtaining the remaining funding needed to complete the
project.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution of support.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
REVISED RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR NEW DES MOINES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa (“the City”) is a duly organized municipality within Dallas
County; AND,
WHEREAS, the Des Moines Airport Authority (“the Authority”) has prepared a Terminal Area Concept
Plan in support of needed improvements to the Des Moines International Airport (“the Airport”) terminal
complex; AND,
WHEREAS, the existing Airport terminal building was first built in 1948 and, although it has been subject
to upgrades and improvements over the years, it has reached the end of its useful economic life; AND,
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for the new terminal and all associated design and construction is
more than five hundred thirty million dollars ($530,000,000); AND,
WHEREAS, to date, the Authority has spent approximately sixty four million ($64,000,000) of its
reserves on enabling projects to reposition tenants and infrastructure on the Airport in preparation of the
future terminal site; AND,
WHEREAS, the timeline for terminal construction is dependent on funding availability, but design could
begin as soon as 2022 with construction in years 2024-2026; AND,
WHEREAS, the City desires to support the new Airport terminal project as it will benefit the current and
future residents and businesses of the City by providing a vibrant regional airport; AND,
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2021, the City approved a Resolution of Support for the Airport terminal
project (Resolution #2021-531); AND,
WHEREAS, a revised Resolution of Support is recommended to clarify the City’s contribution criteria.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WAUKEE, IOWA that:
1. City agrees to contribute a total of $722,670.00 in monetary support for the new Airport terminal
project.
2. City’s contribution shall be made in five annual payments beginning in Fiscal Year 2024 and
contingent on the Airport Authority obtaining the remaining funding needed to complete
construction.
3. City is not seeking a role in the governance of the Airport Authority in exchange for this
contribution.
4. This contribution is subject to the City’s participation on an advisory committee to provide
input and recommendations to the Authority during the design and construction of the new Airport
terminal project.
Passed and approved this 5th day of December, 2022.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair