Cloverdale council authorizes purchase and installation of two portable buildings at municipal airport

Cloverdale — The Cloverdale City Council on Sept. 24 approved a resolution authorizing purchase and installation of two portable office buildings at the Cloverdale Municipal Airport and authorized the city manager to execute an agreement with Anaya Construction for the work.

Staff explained the modular units were surplus classroom buildings identified from a local school renovation; each unit includes ADA ramps, HVAC and lighting. The council discussed whether to buy one or two units; staff proposed using one for airport administration and a second as a rental revenue source. The resolution passed 4–0 with Councilmember Morganstern absent.

City staff estimated rental income in the range of $800–$1,000 per month per unit, which, at those rents, would yield a payback period of roughly 17 to 20 months if both units are rented as projected. The council and staff noted the purchase price covered siting and building delivery but electrical and utility hookups would require separate contracting.

Staff said funds for the purchase would come from the general fund with the airport repaying general fund over time from rental revenue; the purchase will require a budget amendment to be returned for record. Council members supported the purchase given the expected return on investment and the potential to attract tenants such as flight schools or fixed base operators.

The council approved by motion a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement for purchase and installation of two portable office buildings at the airport.