TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Telly Whitfield, PhD, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Toney Coleman, PhD, A.A.E., Airport Director
DATE: January 4, 2021
RE:
Title
FCEDC Brief on FAY Airport Business Development Strategy
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2: Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
Objective 2.4: Sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth.
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
Objective 4.1: Maintain public transportation investments with high quality transit and airport services.
Executive Summary:
• At the December 7, 2020 City Council Work Session, the Airport Director briefed Council on the current operational and financial status of FAY amidst COVID-19
• Airport Consultant Doug Banez discussed the Market Place in which FAY operates and how FAY plans to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in that environment.
• Incumbent Airline Representatives from American and Delta presented their perspectives on air service at FAY and answered Council questions.
• In the interest of time, Robert Van Geons of FCEDC provided a cursory overview of the FAY Airport Business Development Strategy
• It was City Council’s desire that Mr. Van Geons return at the January 2021 Work Session for a more in-depth presentation of the data.
Background:
The Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is working with the Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) to design a series of economic development initiatives in conjunction with the Airport’s Master Plan. This will require a collaboration of multiple partners sharing knowledge, experience, and vision to form a comprehensive strategy for the airport and surrounding areas.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
TBD
Options:
N/A
Recommended Action:
N/A
Attachments:
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) Airport Business Development Strategy