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Councilors said the expected process begins with MUB board consideration, likely in June. If the MUB board approves, the transfer of ownership would then go to the West Virginia Public Service Commission for regulatory approval, a process officials said could take up to six months. If the PSC grants approval, the council would then be asked to accept the acquisitions and the existing rates established by Star City and Westover; officials expect that process to return to council in late fall.

Council materials explained the two projects differ. Star City’s utilities would be transferred after MUB board approval and PSC action; Westover must complete infrastructure upgrades — including water and sewer work on Holland Avenue and a new lift station near the Westover Bridge — before bond debt from those projects would be assumed by MUB and presented to council for acceptance. Officials said the rates for those services were negotiated with MUB as part of the transfer and would be set to cover the respective projects’ costs.

A council member asked whether the transfers would affect Morgantown’s rates; a councilor responded that the negotiated rates are structured to cover the projects and would not change Morgantown residential rates. Councilors said more detailed information will be provided to a future council and that staff will return with specifics as each step — board approval, PSC review, and council acceptance — progresses.

Councilors characterized the schedule as subject to regulatory review and project completion, with final city action anticipated toward the end of the year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Morgantown City Council - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council received a timeline report on planned transfers of stormwater, sewer and water operations from Star City and Westover to the Monongalia Utility Board (MUB). Board approval is expected in June, state Public Service Commission review could take up to six months, and council acceptance of transfers and rate approvals is likely in late fall.","taxTitle","Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia","taxId",2635,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230745,"Morgantown council approves leases for two flight schools at municipal airport",307,1889000,2196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442005-1607bdd00f80bb951dad6b688e322d67&start=1889&end=2196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442005-1607bdd00f80bb951dad6b688e322d67/thumbnail_1889000.jpg","/articles/6230745/Morgantown/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Morgantown-council-approves-leases-for-two-flight-schools-at-municipal-airport","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230745-c76ecf41c6a05eb445624bb48f70194c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212170&Signature=eB3RAy9ezfL5uka~hdQeCK7pXqVprvth9YiFQm7emk6xq9HtBi-sHOSV9JS656My~4dYrVa~k6YvrzhL7D1wi5Ogu16aey6vsIp6-B3EeKrDMuo4npdYM8sAtuLxF3l3unKgOtNRV2AaQIJEc3y1vJ0Cf7N3-6FqV560TINg0TWU-P~XewpHWb9dZFWfZuaztclwCDefgNJsU7tOqvv2h9oB0-IjrdIM4omt9~O80ojNgNbsTRTEPxu7so-B~Mpb-ybiFnS3ztxeKiE5xUg2ZA-Ybki7prKlPiuI0KwM3NqNZ~X3X3vY~BR2Ib-oOrJp2UbACZGQSQYgbFFnelY7VQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On May 20 the Morgantown City Council approved first readings of two ordinances authorizing commercial operating agreements and leases for flight training operations at the municipal airport.

Damien Davis, acting city manager, told council the first lease is a three-year agreement with Love's Flying Flight Training LLC that covers both terminal and hangar space for a new flight school tenant. He said the second item was a 12-year renewal with the existing tenant, RSA Flight School, which operates flight training and aircraft maintenance and is shifting more toward maintenance services.

Councilors asked how the leases would allocate hangar and terminal space; Davis said the two operators will occupy separate hangars and separate terminal spaces. He described Love’s as a new competitor to the existing school and said RSA’s longer lease reflected its investment in maintenance services.

Both first readings were approved without recorded opposition. Councilors praised the airport’s ability to support training and maintenance opportunities and noted that diverse service offerings — flight instruction and aircraft maintenance — can coexist at the field.

The council did not provide detailed lease financial terms at the meeting; Davis said staff would supply further information on space locations and lease durations as needed before final readings.","Council approved first-reading ordinances to authorize a three-year lease with Love's Flying Flight Training LLC and a 12-year lease renewal with RSA Flight School for terminal and hangar space at the municipal airport.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230748,"Morgantown council approves TIF application to extend riverfront redevelopment district",1517,1543000,3060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442005-1607bdd00f80bb951dad6b688e322d67&start=1543&end=3060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442005-1607bdd00f80bb951dad6b688e322d67/thumbnail_1543000.jpg","/articles/6230748/Morgantown/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Morgantown-council-approves-TIF-application-to-extend-riverfront-redevelopment-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230748-50a7812bbd38364cea51f9182900babb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771212170&Signature=ouL9plzzKBeUNmKQIYMTtCm49eVPGyvHTclXdQ7BMN3lvdwUS-WCjkfc6dpD-V7GX63n3J5oilnbXZ1VEogDg8ST8yxDFz4YOO3p43~Q4yRUCgk2fK2gmC64i10Ad8OWYTtP5lqt5VSBiLb84llAYSwiAXRHWkA7IjiCVcUkYxBQr5eMVxF3ZpQJVUM6U9V5QkIqZleUQTk4YlqqbVMzM8utMQDQQhrhQ1VGj9KtA-P3M5Pe6vCx3ViZpgeIf0Mt4jDXrSf8CApI9gRi9IvjByyWLOgeJOQBkZLZ9UptxQwu13bxTWDknfiQfiWrpzgstHSc9io1ar0KM1q5zuBZaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown City Council voted 5-1 on May 20 to approve a resolution authorizing submission of a tax-increment financing application to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development that would amend the City of Morgantown Riverfront Development Redevelopment District No. 2 and extend the district’s life to enable a restructuring of outstanding debt.

Council action followed a multi-party presentation from city counsel and bond advisers explaining that a subordinate series of bonds issued for the riverfront development has fallen short of expected revenues; the proposed amendment would extend the district term and allow the city and bondholders to issue a new series of bonds and adjust repayment terms. The vote was called after public explanation and a council discussion of the financial mechanics.

The move matters because the subordinate bonds — described in the presentation as issued to reimburse development costs tied to an event center and portions of the parking garage — are not being paid down by current increment revenues in the district. Council heard that the senior bonds remain current but that shrinking coverage and an impending term end make restructuring more difficult as time passes. Extending the TIF term is intended to lengthen amortization and create a feasible path to repay more of the investment.

City Attorney Bridal Simonton introduced the resolution and explained the filing process with the state agency. Bond counsel described the background: the district did not generate the anticipated development revenue needed to cover all obligations from a subordinate bond series, and bondholders have agreed to forgive some unpaid principal to enable a restructured financing that shares future excess revenue with the city. Officials said the district was created in 2003 and that the current term would end in 2033 without amendment; the request includes an additional 15-year extension.

Council members asked for clarification of district boundaries and the mechanics of the refinancing. Officials said the application includes a map and legal description filed with the state and that portions of the district would be held out of the pledge for restructured debt so future development there could provide revenue for the city.

The resolution passed on a roll call: Bill Kolecki—yes; Wheezy Michael—yes; Deputy Mayor Celine—yes; Danielle Trumbull—no; Dave Harshbarger—yes; Brian Butcher—yes. The ordinance to submit the application will now go to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development for review under the state’s TIF process.

Officials emphasized that TIF debt is not an obligation of the city’s general fund, but that unresolved district debt presents financial uncertainty and potential credit implications if not addressed. The council vote directs staff and bond counsel to proceed with the formal application and related closing steps with the bondholders and state agency.","City Council voted 5-1 to authorize submission of a tax-increment financing (TIF) application to the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to extend and amend the Riverfront Redevelopment District No. 2 so the city can restructure subordinate bonds tied to the waterfront project.","actionData","errors"]

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