TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT REGARDING THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AIRFIELD EQUIPMENT STORAGE FACILITY AT PIEDMONT TRIAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Robin Keller
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BACKGROUND
Background
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority proposes to build a consolidated Airfield Equipment Storage Facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport. The facility would be on an approximately 9.3-acre site that would include:
- Three (3) tension fabric structures totaling approximately 44,000 square feet to house reserve Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) apparatus and equipment, airfield maintenance equipment and landscaping equipment;
- A covered salt storage facility to support winter snow and ice control operations;
- An equipment fueling station with two (2) 12,000-gallon aboveground storage tanks, one for diesel and one for gasoline, with secondary containment; and
- Associated pavement, drainage, lighting, utilities and security fencing.
The purpose of the facility is to provide a secure, weather-protected, centralized storage and support facilities for its ARFF, airfield maintenance and snow removal equipment. This would allow the airport to maintain operational readiness, meet its obligations under 14 CFR Part 139 and preserve the condition and service life of airport-owned equipment. The facility would protect the airport's investment in equipment, improve response times for snow removal and airfield maintenance, and improve environmental protection for material storage.
The NC Department of Transportation has committed more than $250,000 to the project, requiring a resolution of support from the Board of Commissioners. This project will not constitute a debt of the County, does not require a tax levy or pledge of the faith and credit of the county and will not affect the County's debt ratios or legal debt limit.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS N.C.G.S.§136-11.1 requires that the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT") requests a resolution from all municipalities and counties affected by certain planned transportation projects to express their views on a project prior to any action taken by the North Carolina Board of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has proposed committing in excess of $250,000 to construct a new airfield equipment storage facility; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 136-11. I, the County is provided the opportunity to state its views on the project through this resolution before action of the North Carolina Board of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Board of Transportation shall consider, but shall not be bound by, the views of the County regarding the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Guilford County Board of Commissioners that the County supports the Project because it will enhance the safety of the traveling public in the above-described area.
ADOPTED this the 15th day of October 2026.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt a resolution supporting the proposed construction of a new airfield equipment storage facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport.
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