It is found and determined that the acquisition and construction of a modern and improved Bradley International Airport, including, but not limited to renovation and expansion of passenger terminal facilities, improvements to sewer and water delivery systems, installation of enplaning and deplaning devices, construction of new auto parking structures, improvements to the runway and taxiway system, expansion of the aircraft apron area adjacent to the passenger terminal and construction, renovation and expansion of any self-sustaining special facilities appurtenant thereto, including facilities for the provision of cargo, aircraft maintenance, hotel, and other aviation-related functions, are an important inducement for industrial and commercial enterprises to remain or locate in this state and therefore for the benefit of the people of the state, and for the increase of their commerce, welfare and prosperity, the necessity in the public interest of providing such improved facilities is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.