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← Thursday, July 23, 2026

Item 3 Passed 10-0

Item 3 — Thursday, July 23, 2026

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes

Source information changed after this summary was written. The earlier summary is withheld.

Current official agenda wording

Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Southwest Airlines Co. for certain premises consisting of approximately 18,601 square feet of building space, 13,418 square feet of cargo handling space, and related improvements for its provisioning operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, commencing after the date of beneficial occupancy, and with a renewal option for one additional five-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in $3,038.16 of revenue for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation, which is two months’ ground rent during the construction of tenant improvements. The full rental rate will begin in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 after construction is complete.

"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

The roll call

Approved on Consent 10-0

Member records (11)
  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes