The City of Nacogdoches Development Corporation Meeting - 2026/10/01

The Nacogdoches Development Corporation (Type B) meeting, identified by the title as October 1, 2026, approved the minutes of its August 6 and September 3 meetings. The main procurement-related discussion concerned a draft scope for an airport business plan by an outside consultant, with a target budget of up to $150,000. Staff described a future RFQ or RFP process, but the board did not authorize funding or select a consultant. Members asked staff to return with specific questions the plan should answer and a clearer, focused scope covering items such as airport fees, revenue opportunities, capital priorities, costs, and potential funding sources; the proposal was deferred for board review.

The discussion cited approximately $1.3 million in potentially available Type B funds, about $5 million in unspent voter-approved bond funds for eligible airport projects, and a Texas airport ramp grant of up to roughly $100,000 that requires a local match. The airport manager identified a ground power unit costing an estimated $30,000–$40,000 as a potential equipment need, but no purchase was approved. Members also discussed hangar development and pricing, airport services and infrastructure, and the value of planning investments to improve long-term airport revenue and reduce reliance on grants and the city’s general fund.