Title
Presentation on the McKinney National Airport East Side Development
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Maximize the Development Potential of McKinney National Airport
(3A: Implement initiatives and strategies, including public-private partnerships, to attract and expand corporate and commercial aviation including the viability of passenger service.)
MEETING DATE: January 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Airport
CONTACT: Ken Carley, Airport Director
Barry Shelton, Assistant City Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
• On July 16, 2024, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Garver, LLC for McKinney National Airport Project AI2250, East Side Development and Infrastructure.
• This work session presentation will discuss design progress on the following three components of the project:
o A new Taxiway “Charlie” on the east side of the runway and associated taxiways providing access to available airport property.
o A new roundabout that will provide vehicular access into the property from FM 546.
o A proposed site overview including a terminal building, with associated parking, ramp space, fuel farm, entry driveways, stormwater detention, and necessary underground infrastructure.
• Project timelines will be discussed for completion of design and transitioning to construction phase.
• Project costs and proposed funding mechanisms will also be discussed.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Garver, LLC, currently serving as the City’s engineer of record for McKinney National Airport, was selected through a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) selection process, and the scope of this project falls within the RFQ criteria.
• The proposed scope of work includes project administration, surveying services, geotechnical services, design services, and bidding services for the construction of the development on the east side of McKinney National Airport.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Resolution No. 2024-02-035, dated February 20, 2024, directed the City Manager to request grant funding from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation and the McKinney Community Development Corporation for the planning, design, and improvement of the east side of McKinney National Airport for future general aviation and/or commercial passenger service purposes.
• On April 16, 2024, the McKinney Economic Development Corporation approved funding for the Airport East Side Development and Infrastructure Project in the amount of $1,781,000.
• On May 23, 2024, The McKinney Community Development Corporation approved funding for the Airport East Side Development and Infrastructure Project in the amount of $3,607,030.
• Ordinance No. 2024-06-040, dated June 4th transferred the total funds ($5,388,030) from the McKinney Economic Development Corporation and the McKinney Community Development Corporation into Project AI2250, East Side Development & Infrastructure.