Scottsdale Airport Customs Officer Agreement

At a glance

• What: Resolution No. 13764, Contract No. 2026-145-COS, a memorandum of agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a third full-time officer to support international arrivals at Scottsdale Airport (15000 N. Airport Drive).
• Outcome: Approved 7/0 on September 8, 2026 (Mayor Borowsky moved, Councilwoman Whitehead seconded). No public comment.
• Why: Aviation Director Wielebski said private jets with more than 10 passengers need two officers and JSX is adding Mexico routes in October with aircraft up to 30 seats. Slides show international arrivals above 2,000 in 2025 and a $283,920 annual officer cost, with staff anticipating $110,059 in revenue over expenses in FY 2026/27 from Cabo flights alone. Funds were already in the FY 2026/27 operating budget.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 8, 2026: https://ww2.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/ScottsdaleAZ/Council/current-agendas-minutes/2026-minutes/09-08-26-approved-regular-minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-08 - City Council

Presented and approved 7/0.