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File #: 25-2027   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 10/15/2025 Final action: 10/15/2025
Title: American Airlines Request for Reimbursement at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52344) - District 8
District: District 8

Title

American Airlines Request for Reimbursement at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Ordinance S-52344) - District 8

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to issue $197,574.08 in rent credits to the American Airlines (AA) account associated with Letter of Authorization No. 69320. The rent credits will reimburse AA for repair costs to two rooftop chillers located at the North 2 Concourse of Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

 

Report

Summary

City staff performed an emergency repair on a Terminal 4 waterline, which required the water to be shut off. The affected line also supplied water to two AA-owned rooftop chiller units. The emergency repair caused damage to both chiller units.

 

AA was required to complete emergency repairs totaling $197,574.08. Following an investigation, City staff concluded that damage to the chiller units was caused by the water being shut off for the emergency repair.

 

Financial Impact

If approved, the City will issue rent credits in the amount of $197,574.08 to AA to reimburse it for documented repair costs.

 

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 2485 E. Buckeye Road

Council District: 8

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Amber Williamson and the Aviation Department.