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The Indy Airport Authority approved infrastructure upgrades

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The agenda can be found here: https://share.google/X2NBBl1XGmDxdoNTQ

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Meeting Start Time: 8:00 AM

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First order of business - Presentation for General Ordinance No. 02-2025 regarding the 2026 Budget Ordinance
as described in Board Memo BP2025-07-01.

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An Ordinance appropriating monies to defray the expenses of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, Marion County, Indiana, for the calendar year of 2026, including all outstanding claims and obligations, and fixing a time when the same shall take effect.

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2026 Budget Appropriation - Capital Improvement Fund

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Prior to Ordinances, Resolutions, and Public Hearings roll call and approval of minutes of the IAA Board Meeting of June 20, 2025 were completed.

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Operating Budget

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A look at the revenue categories for IAA

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The Indianapolis City-County Council (Council) requires the Board to adopt the 2026 Budget Ordinance by August 31, 2025.

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The following are the Council dates: 2026 Budget introduction at Council Meeting on 9/8/25, presented to the Municipal Corporations Committee of the Council (Committee) on 9/11 (or possibly the 17th), 2025; reviewed by the
Committee on 10/1/25; Council adoption of the budget on 10/6/25.

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This is a presentation and not a public hearing. There will be no vote today.

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The public hearing followed but there were no comments or questions. It was closed as quickly as it was opened.

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Tamika Catchings was praised for her mural downtown that honors her career and her social impact in Indy.

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General Agenda items are up next.

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BP2025-07-02 Consider for approval the award of the contract to Otis Elevator Company for the operation and maintenance of the IAA’s Conveyance System with a bid amount not to exceed $7,753,137.60 for three years of service. Otis Elevator was
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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Passes unanimously.

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BP2025-07-03 Action 1: Consider for approval Amendment No. 2, with Woolpert, Inc. for Construct Airfield Maintenance Building at Indianapolis Regional Airport in an amount not-to-exceed $40,910.50 (fees).

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Action 2: Consider for approval Amendment No. 1, with Woolpert, Inc., for Construct Airfield Maintenance Building at Eagle Creek Airpark in an amount not to exceed $39,715.00 (fees).

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Action 3: Consider for approval Amendment No. 1, with Woolpert, Inc., for Construct Airfield Maintenance Building at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in an amount not to exceed $38,637.00 (fees).

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All three actions will be voted on together following a unanimous board approval.

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BP2025-07-03 and all 3 actions passed the board unanimously.

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BP2025-07-04 Consider for approval Amendment No. 1 with Woolpert, Inc. for Buildings 611 thru 615 QTA Facilities - HVAC, Parking Lots, and Water System at the Indianapolis International Airport in an amount not-to-exceed $25,500.00. Moved, seconded, and passed unanimously without any questions.

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BP2025-07-05 Consider for approval the Settlement Agreement for Package 1 – Reconstruction of Runway 5R-23L and Taxiway D at Indianapolis International Airport between
Walsh Construction LLC, CCAP, LLC, and the IAA in the amount of $2,100,000.00.

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Motioned, seconded, no discussion, one recusal, and board approval.

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Staff Reports
a) Executive Director’s Report (Submitted in writing)
i. Summer 2025 Intern Class
ii. ACI-NA JumpStart
iii. Westin Indianapolis Airport Hotel Groundbreaking
iv. PRSA Hoosier Pinnacle Awards – Public Affairs
v. Airport Preparedness Exercise (APEX)

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The IAA Staff has nearly a 3rd of its employees reaching retirement age. The Summer 2025 Intern Class of 17 aspiring IAA employees is a direct pipeline into staff development. Mario Rodriguez, Executive Director, is proud to have those students stand and be recognized.

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Meeting End Time: 8:45 AM. That concludes today’s IAA Board Meeting. The next meeting will be held on August 15, 2025, at 8:00 AM.

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