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County discusses Centric Aviation letter and possible FBO transition at Alamosa airport
Summary
County Attorney Jason Kelly told commissioners a March 23 letter from Centric Aviation raised fuel and price-policy questions and signaled interest in a long-term transition out of FBO operations; commissioners agreed to pursue conversations and contingency planning but took no formal action.
Alamosa County commissioners discussed a March 23 letter from Centric Aviation regarding the fixed-base operator (FBO) contract at the county airport and potential long-term transition out of operations. County Attorney Jason Kelly said the letter raised questions about fuel pricing policy and other contract elements and asked the board how it wished to proceed.
Chair Vern Heersink said the intention was to give staff initial direction and that his biggest concern was ensuring the county would be prepared either to operate the service itself or to run a request for proposals if Centric departed. "My biggest concern is if a transition takes place, he wants to be prepared as a County to take on those operations or if the County has to do an RFP for another FBO," Heersink said.
Commissioner Arlan Van Ry asked whether an interim FBO could be considered if Centric withdrew quickly. Kelly said there are multiple options, including conversations with Centric to clarify their timeline, and noted that the airport car-rental contract is separate from the FBO contract. Commissioner Lori Laske said her primary concern was avoiding any disruption in service.
No formal motion was recorded in the March 25 minutes; the board directed staff to begin conversations with Centric and to explore contingency options. Kelly said a formal notice of default may be required if negotiations indicate a contractual default, but he emphasized the March 23 letter was not a direct termination notice.
