HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5987-08-2024A Resolution
NO.5987-08-2024
ADOPTING THE FORT WORTH SPINKS AIRPORT MASTER PLAN AND
INCORPORATING IT INTO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth (the "City") is the owner of Fort Worth Spinks Airport ("Airport");
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") requires all airports to have a master plan which
provides the framework needed to guide future airport development that will cost-effectively satisfy aviation
demand and allows the Airport, the FAA and Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division ("TxDOT
Aviation") to plan for and support decisions when awarding funding for certain projects at the Airport over the
years;
WHEREAS, the FAA recommends that airports update their long-term planning documents every 7 to 10
years, or as necessary, to address local changes at the airport;
WHEREAS, the last master plan update for the Airport was completed in 2004;
WHEREAS, in 2022, the City of Fort Worth received a grant from TxDOT Aviation in the amount of
$400,000 to update the Airport's Master Plan ("Master Plan");
WHEREAS, through a competitive process, KSA Engineers ("Consultant") was selected as the consultant
for this effort and TxDOT entered into a contract with KSA for completion of the Airport Master Plan;
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the Consultant, the City established a PIanning Advisory Committee
(PAC) which included representatives from TxDOT Aviation, the City's Transportation and Public Works,
Planning and Data Analytics, Economic Development departments, City of Burleson Development Services
and Airport Tenants to act in an advisory capacity to ensure key stakeholder involvement in the Master Plan
update process.
WHEREAS, 5 public meetings were held to gain input and feedback;
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2024 the Aviation Advisory Board recommended that the City Council
approve the Report of the Master Plan for the Airport;
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2024 the Aviation -Department presented the Final Report of the Master Plan to
the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee;
WHEREAS, on August 6, 2024 the Aviation Department provided a summary of the Report of the
Master Plan via an informal report to the City Council at work session;
WHEREAS, if approved by City Council, the Report of the Master Plan will be reviewed and approved
by the FAA and TxDOT Aviation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS THAT:
The City of Fort Worth hereby adopts the Master Plan for Fort Worth Spinks Airport and
incorporates it into the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted this 131h day of August 2024.
ATTEST:
By: (J
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
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