Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Apply for, Accept if Awarded, and Implement a Grant from the Small Community Air Service Development Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the McKinney National Airport Air Service Marketing Program; And Providing for an Effective Date Hereof
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Maximize the Development of the McKinney National Airport
(3.3: Improve communication and marketing to show the value of McKinney National Airport to the city and region.
Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city.)
MEETING DATE: April 21, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Airport
CONTACT: Kenneth Carley, A.A.E., Director of Airport
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Seeking approval to apply for grant funding from the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) to support the development of new nonstop year-round and seasonal air service at McKinney National Airport through its Air Service Incentive Program (ASIP).
* Funding will be used for airline-specific, or general airport marketing campaigns, and, as an incentive to reduce the airline's risk when starting a new service route, revenue guarantees.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* SCASDP was created in 2000 and is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's (U.S. DOT) Office of the Secretary.
* U.S. DOT is making up to $12 million available for grant awards for this round.
* SCASDP provides financial assistance, on a competitive basis, to small, underserved airports to help enhance their air service and connect to the national air transportation system.
* Eligible projects for funding include financial incentives and marketing and promotion of the airport, community, carrier, or destination.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* Requesting $1,600,000 in grant funds.
* A match of $300,000 will be provided with funding from TI...
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