HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-20-I13 Des Moines International Airport Terminal SupportAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a 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.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:$722,670.00 total, with
the contribution made in four annual payments beginning in FY2023.
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 2021-
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR NEW DES MOINES INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa 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.
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 four annual payments beginning in Fiscal Year 2023 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 20th day of December, 2021.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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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