Title
A Resolution to rename the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport to _________________________________, and to brand the City’s Fixed Based Operation as Summit Aero.
Body
Issue/Request:
A Resolution to rename the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport to _________________________________, and to brand the City’s Fixed Based Operation as Summit Aero.
Key Issues:
The renaming of the Airport and FBO services were discussed during the September 24 City Council Meeting. Consensus was reached on the Greater Kansas City Regional Airport and Summit Aero for the City’s FBO. After receiving feedback from the Kansas City Mayor and Kansas City Aviation Staff, it was mutually agreed the term “greater” would not be used in the airport name. Alternative names will be presented during the November 12 City Council Meeting.
Provided consensus is reached on a new name, City Staff shall make submissions required by the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, or other agencies to affect this airport name change.
Proposed City Council Motion:
I move for approval of the Resolution to rename the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport to_________________________________, and to brand the City’s Fixed Based Operation to Summit Aero.
Background:
Chapter 4.2 of the 2021 Airport Business Plan, describes the necessity of rebranding the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport. Part of this effort includes renaming both the airport, and the fixed base operator, FBO. This evolutionary process is necessary as the airport grows beyond its current municipal designation. Benefits of a rebranding campaign include:
• Ensure airport is geographically identifiable
• Enhance customer outreach
• Inspire an image of quality infrastructure and amenities
• Inspire an image of quality customer service
• Attract corporate based aircraft
• Enhance economic development growth
• Enhance airport revenues
Presenter
Michael Park, Director of Public Works
Recommendation
Staff Recommends approval of the Resolution to rename the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport to_________________________________, and to brand the City’s Fixed Based Operation to Summit Aero.