Res 52-2026 agreement between the City of Wichita Falls and HDR Engineering, Inc. 05/19/2026 Resolution No. 52-2026
Resolution authorizing an agreement between the City of Wichita Falls
and HDR Engineering, Inc. to conduct an Economic Study at Kickapoo
Downtown Airport, located at 4515 Old Jacksboro Highway, in an
amount not to exceed $192,778.75
WHEREAS, Kickapoo Downtown Airport is a general aviation airport located at
4515 Old Jacksboro Highway in Wichita Falls, Texas, acquired by the City in the early
2000s and maintained as a community general aviation asset ever since; and,
WHEREAS, over time, Kickapoo Downtown Airport has been unable to sustain
itself financially and has required growing subsidies from the City's General Fund to
continue operations; and,
WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to its taxpayers to ensure that public
assets are managed in a fiscally sustainable manner and that continued investment of
General Fund resources is justified by sound analysis; and,
WHEREAS, HDR Engineering, Inc. is the best qualified professional engineering
services firm with expertise in airport planning and economic analysis; and,
WHEREAS, Texas Government Code Sec. 2254.003 (the Professional Services
Procurement Act) requires a government entity to "... make the selection and award: (1)
on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services; and
(2) for a fair and reasonable price"; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommends engaging HDR Engineering, Inc. to conduct a
comprehensive economic feasibility study of Kickapoo Downtown Airport, evaluating
facility inventory, rates and charges, economic impact, airport solvency, and ownership
structure, and providing findings and recommendations for the City's consideration; and,
WHEREAS, the results of this study will provide the City with the analytical
foundation necessary to make informed decisions regarding the long-term viability and
future of Kickapoo Downtown Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Professional Services
Agreement, in a form as approved by the City Attorney, with HDR Engineering, Inc., to
conduct an economic feasibility analysis on Kickapoo Downtown Airport, in an amount
not to exceed $192,778.75.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of May, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk