Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing TIRZ #2 Funding for Police and Fire Personnel Servicing Commercial Air Service At McKinney National Airport
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Maximize the Development Potential of McKinney National Airport
* 3.1: Implement initiatives and strategies, including public-private partnerships, to attract and expand corporate and commercial aviation including the viability of passenger service.
* 3.2: Identify and implement land use regulations and policies that preserve and expand long-term operational excellence.
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Barry Shelton, Assistant City Manager
Ken Carley, Airport Director
Joe Ellenburg, Police Chief
Paul Dow, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This resolution approves $1,252,319 in TIRZ #2 funding for Police and Fire Personnel for commercial air service at McKinney National Airport.
* The transition to commercial airline service brings new federal safety and security requirements that are mandatory for the Airport to operate scheduled passenger flights.
* Unlike a general aviation airport, commercial service airports must maintain dedicated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) personnel and law enforcement officers (LEOs) to meet FAA and TSA regulations. These requirements are conditions of the Airport's operating certificate and Airport Security Program and are essential to protecting passengers, aircraft, and airport facilities.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* TIRZ #2 Project Plan states the following:
o "The following initiatives are included in the current plan for the Airport:
* Focus on Business Aviation Activity
* Continue to Assess Perimeter Access Control and Airport Security
* Continue to Prepare for Commercial Passenger Service
o The key to these initiatives will be the investment in airport related projects (i.e., airport facilities & related services, public infrast...
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