Bartlesville Development Authority

PROJECT PURPOSE

To finalize infrastructure for the expansion of the Bartlesville Municipal Airport to become a regional MRO hub. Plan is to widen and expand the road from highway 60 to the airport, build hangars and finalize sewer, water and electric to the site.

EVIDENCE

Current employee shortage at existing tenants, project backup from lack of existing space, lack of promotion of existing facilities due to road and sewer issues.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Housed on the west side of Bartlesville, the Bartlesville Municipal Airport has a direct economic impact to the lower socioeconomic area of Bartlesville. Majority of the new jobs created will be blue collar, manufacturing and maintenance positions that will offer competitive compensation close to home. We also plan to partner with local education institutions to train workforce.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Number of new jobs created, direct tax increase, physical changes to airport property, recruitment of new tenants for the airport property, number of suppliers and manufacturers utilizing west side manufacturing center across the street

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma