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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report - AeorntiiKITTITAS COUNTY AIRPORT DEPARTMENT February 1, 2022 AGENDA STAFF REPORT AGENDA DATE: February 1, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA ACTION REQUESTED: REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AERONTII LLC. BACKGROUND: Bowers Field Airport requests the approval of a professional services agreement with Aerontii LLC for commercial aeronautical marketing services for Bowers Field. This agreement will further the development, congruent to the Bowers Field Strategic Plan, focusing on generating commercial aeronautical services at the Airport. DISCUSSION: This agreement will identify and solidify commercial aerospace investment growth strategies for Bowers Field focusing on two specific projects. 1.) Aviation Trade School Campus focused on providing qualified Airframe and Powerplant technicians. 2.) Developing “Airport of the Future” model targeting emerging technology especially electric powered aircraft and powerplant manufacturers located in Western Washington and within the Pacific Northwest. The initial funding for this project is via the remaining Strategic Planning grant funds with WSDOT Aviation. Additional funding, if necessary, will be provided through a percentage of lease revenue from businesses directly located at Bowers Field through Aerontii, LLC’s accomplishments. INTERACTION: AAC, BoCC, Prosecutors Office. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the a professional services agreement with Aerontii, LLC.. HANDLING: Original to Clerk Origianl to the Airport for Aerontii, LLC signature ATTACHMENTS: Professional Services Agreement, Resolution. LEAD STAFF: Ken Grannan, Airport Director