Council approves airport fee increases: land lease, fuel flow and long‑term parking
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Summary
Council approved an ordinance amending Tyler City Code chapter 12 to raise airport land-lease rates by 1¢ per sq. ft., increase the fuel flow fee from 6¢ to 8¢ per gallon, and raise the long-term parking daily maximum from $7 to $8; projected revenue increases were provided by airport staff.
Airport staff presented proposed changes to Tyler City Code chapter 12 and the City Council approved the changes on Aug. 13.
Why it matters: The airport operates under a self-sufficiency expectation, and staff said modest rate increases will help cover operating and maintenance costs while keeping the airport competitive with comparable facilities.
What staff proposed: The airport director asked the council to increase two land-lease tiers (currently 6.5¢ and 9¢ per square foot per year) by 1¢ per square foot per year; staff estimated that change would net about $19,000 annually. He also proposed raising the fuel flow fee from 6¢ per gallon to 8¢ per gallon (projected revenue gain about $25,000) and increasing the daily maximum in the long-term commercial lot from $7 to $8 (projected gain about $48,000). The director noted current fuel prices make a 2¢-per-gallon increase unlikely to be noticeable to customers.
Council action: The Council approved a motion to adopt the ordinance amending Tyler City Code chapter 12 as described (motion by Councilmember Hawkins; second by Councilmember Wynn). The motion passed by voice vote.
Other discussion: Councilmembers asked about available property for lease at the airport. The director said the airport is negotiating a possible lease for up to 30 acres from a previous RFP and that existing hangar space is essentially full, noting frequent inquiries from prospective tenants.
Next steps: Staff will implement the revised fee schedule and the city attorney will finalize ordinance language consistent with the council vote.