HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 8527 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8527
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Date: September 23,2003
aTo the Mayor and Members of the City Council
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*ms's SUBJECT: SPINKS AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Fort Worth Spinks Airport encompasses 822 acres of property 200 of which is available for immediate
development. Since the airport's inception in 1988, Aviation staff has continuously worked to promote the
development of the airport with little success. However, South Fort Worth has shown significant growth in
the last two years. That growth combined with recent upgrades to the airport's infrastructure make Spinks
development all the more likely in the immediate future.
Staff has received three unsolicited proposals and is negotiating with a fourth entity for the development of
Fort Worth Spinks Airport. The proposals range from assumption of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services
to a full-scale maintenance and management contract to include the FBO. Each proposal bears merit when
considering the amount of development being proposed on the airport. Marc Ott, Reid Rector, Mike Feeley
and Tom Higgins have reviewed the proposals. Due to the nature and variety of the proposals, staff has
come to the conclusion that there may be an opportunity to develop the property on a larger scale. Staff
pproached the City Manager for verification of direction and process.
vVith the City Manager's concurrence, staff proposes to draft a Request for Proposal (RFP) with the intent
to enter into a long-term contract with a Master Developer for the airport. The focus for the development
will be both on and off airport development as opposed to just aircraft hangars, which is the normal
approach for Aviation. Staff is confident that job creation and other economic stimulation would be realized
as a result of this Master Developer concept.
Staff proposes to develop a working committee comprised of eight members, four representing staff and
four citizens to represent the public sector. The staff members will include representatives from Aviation,
Economic Development, Planning and the CMO Office. Staff recommends a cross representation from the
public sector that includes real estate development, manufacturing and the aviation industry. The
committee will evaluate respondent's proposals and report findings to the Capital Improvement and
Infrastructure Committee prior to-going to full council.
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Gary w Jack
City City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS