In FY 2021, the Authority received unsolicited inquiries from two national firms requesting to develop and operate a new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at the Airport: REW Investments, a privately held affiliate of Million Air Interlink, Inc (Million Air) and Sheltair Aviation SRQ, LLC (Sheltair). In reply, staff issued an Invitation for Proposal to each firm for award of an FBO Lease and Development Agreement on a 20-acre site on the Airport's North Quadrant, identified in the Airport's Master Plan for general aviation development. Based on criteria established and reviewed by staff, the President, CEO recommended award of the proposed Lease and Development Agreement to Sheltair. The proposed initial Term of Agreement to be awarded is 30 years, with one 10-year Renewal Term, subject to compliance; initial land rental rate of $0.45/SF, subject to CPI adjustments every three years thereafter; and proposed fuel flowage fee of $0.09/gallon, consistent with all other FBOs on the Airport.
MOTION: Commissioner Biter moved to approve award of proposed Lease and Development Agreement to Sheltair Aviation SRQ, LLC. Commissioner Incrocci seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).
In order to replace the original 1988 gravel-tar roof on the air cargo building, staff prepared and distributed a Request for Proposal to secure the services of a qualified roofing firm. After all bids were received and reviewed, staff determined Allied Roofing, Inc. to be the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder meeting all specification requirements. The winning bid was $214,000.00.
MOTION: Commissioner Biter moved to approve the award of the replacement roof for the air cargo building to Allied Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $214,000.00 and authorized staff to prepare all documents necessary. Commissioner Incrocci seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).
Staff is requesting a one-time addition to the SMAA Employee Incentive Plan Policy to recognize employees hired on or before September 30, 2021. This one-time payment of $500 (FT) or $250 (PT or substitute) is to recognize those employees who did not meet the qualification of the plan for 2021. MOTION: Commissioner Biter moved to approve a one-time addition to the Employee Incentive Plan to recognize employees hired on or before September 30, 2021. Commissioner Incrocci seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (4-0).
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