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Airport staff report on purchase of off‑airport administration building near Palm Springs Airport

Palm Springs Airport Commission · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Staff briefed commissioners on an agreement to buy office property (packet refers to 550 Po Thoretta), negotiated below appraised value (~$1.7M vs $1.9M appraisal), ongoing 60‑day due diligence and plans to relocate ~20 employees; council approval will be required.

Assistant Airport Director Victoria Carpenter told commissioners the airport is under contract to acquire a nearby office property (listed in the packet as 550 Po Thoretta) intended to house airport administrative staff. An appraisal returned about $1.9 million; staff reported a negotiated price of roughly $1.7 million and said the purchase will use a mix of aviation fuel tax (Measure D) and airport funds per a prior…

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