PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: October 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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Authorize payment of annual membership fees and continuation of arrangements for the North American Region of the Airports Council International in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, American Association of Airport Executives in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, Oncor Cities Steering Committee in an amount not to exceed $153,000.00, Texas Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00, Atmos Cities Steering Committee in an amount not to exceed $67,253.00, North Central Texas Council of Governments in an amount not to exceed $141,000.00, Texas Commission on Fire Protection in an amount not to exceed $115,680.00, and Water Research Foundation in an amount not to exceed $413,381.00 - Total not to exceed $1,159,814.00 - Financing: General Fund ($526,433.00), Aviation Fund ($220,000.00), and Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($413,381.00)
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BACKGROUND
The North American Region of the Airports Council International (ACI-NA) annual membership fee is $140,000.00. ACI-NA represents local, regional and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada and advocates policies and provides services that strengthen the ability of commercial airports to serve their passengers, customers, and communities. The ACI-NA Business of Airports Conference is the industry’s forum to help airports and stakeholders better understand the evolving airport business model. Extensive workshops include concessions management, financial management, workforce planning, and new trends in aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue.
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) annual membership fee is $80,000.00. AAAE is a professional organization for airport executives, representing thousand...
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