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Consider approving a grant application with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to fund a study on improving air service at the Lawton/Fort Sill Regional Airport.
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INITIATOR: Donalynn Blazek-Scherler, City Clerk
INFORMATION SOURCE: Barbara McNally, Lawton/Fort Sill Regional Airport Director
BACKGROUND: The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is offering a grant opportunity that can be used to fund an Air Service Development Study. This study would provide critical data on passenger travel patterns, including insights into where passengers are traveling to and from, the extent of passenger leakage to other regional airports, and whether the addition of another airline hub or carrier would be a viable option for the Lawton-Fort Sill market. The grant requires an 80/20 match, meaning the airport will contribute $7,000 as its share.
EXHIBIT: Grant Application
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: If the grant is approved, $7,000.00 would be used from the airport’s budget as an 80/20 match.
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a grant application with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics to fund a study on improving air service at the Lawton/Fort Sill Regional Airport.