AGENDA Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Colorado Division of Aeronautics – Joseph H. Thibodeau Room 5126 Front Range Parkway – Watkins, CO 80137 9:00 A.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – Chair Jeff Forrest 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – Chair Jeff Forrest 3.1. June 7, 2019 Action Needed 4. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS – Chair Jeff Forrest 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Chair Jeff Forrest 6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Dave Ulane 7. FINANCIAL UPDATE 7.1. Financial Dashboard – Bryce Shuck 7.2. FY 2019 Year End Update – Bryce Shuck 8. COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SIB LOAN – Dave Ulane Action Needed 9. EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION– COLORADO PILOTS ASSOCIATION – Todd Green Action Needed 10. PROGRAMS & PROCEDURES MANUAL UPDATE – Scott Storie Action Needed 11. CAB GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT UPDATE – Dave Ulane Action Needed 12. PROSPOSED STATEWIDE INITIATIVES 12.1. PFAS FIREFIGHTING FOAM TESTING EQUIPMENT– Dave Ulane Action Needed 12.2. MOUNTAIN AWOS CAMERAS – Dave Ulane Action Needed 13. 2019 SURPLUS SALE UDATE – Kaitlyn Westendorf 14. PROGRAM UPDATES 14.1. System Plan/Economic Impact Study – Scott Storie 14.2. Remote Tower – Bill Payne 15. CAB CY 2020 MEETING CALENDAR – Kaitlyn Westendorf Action Needed 16. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES – Chair Jeff Forrest/Dave Ulane 17. PROPOSED CALENDAR – Dave Ulane 17.1. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – General Meeting–1 P.M.– GJT – Grand Junction, CO 17.2. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 – General Meeting/Grant Review – 1 P.M. – Division Offices, Watkins, CO 18. OTHER MATTERS BY PUBLIC & MEMBERS – Chair Jeff Forrest 19. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES Board Meeting Friday, June 7, 2019, | 10:30 am Spring Colorado Airport Operators Conference DoubleTree by Hilton Greeley – Centennial B Ballroom 919 7th Street – Greeley, CO 80634 MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Forrest Chair Robert Olislagers Vice-Chair Joe Rice Secretary Ray Beck Chic Myers Kenny Maenpa Ann Beardall
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Ulane CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Director Todd Green CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Scott Storie CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Kip McClain CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Bryce Shuck CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Tonya Hill CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Shahn Sederberg CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Patrick Heaton CDOT - Division of Aeronautics – Intern Casey Adamson Dibble Engineering Cooper Anderson Greeley Weld County Airport Richard Baker U.S Soil Pilot Terry Barbo Wife of Walt Barbo Walt Barbo Colorado Pilots Association Walter Bell Colorado Pilots Association Emily Blizzard USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services Kevin Booth Yampa Valley Regional Airport Kristin Brownson Federal Aviation Administration Philippe Camus Skyriders Flying Club Dennis Corsi Armstrong Consultants Steve Davis Colorado Air and Space Port Pilot Stacie Fain Steamboat Springs Airport Oren Fallon Durango - La Plata County Airport Mike Fronapfel Centennial Airport Laurie Garrett Colorado Pilots Association Tom Gibson Kimley-Horn Steve Glammeyer City of Fort Morgan Will Hickman San Luis Valley Regional Airport Lorie Hinton Centennial Airport Ray Hawkins Seaplane Pilots Association Seth Kurtz Jviation
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Pledge of Allegiance
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting commenced at 10:40 am.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no amendments to the agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
3.1 April 17, 2019
Ray Beck made the MOTION to approve the minutes from April 17, 2019. Joe Rice seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
4. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (By Member)
Ann Beardall and Joe Rice had nothing to report.
Ray Beck thanked the Colorado Airport Operators Association and the Board for an outstanding event. Ray noted that Governor Polis’s proclamation declared June 2019 to be General Aviation Appreciation Month. Ray briefed the Board that Dave Ruppel gave a presentation about the Colorado Air and Space Port to elected county officials with Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI).
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Kenny Maenpa briefed the Board that the Telluride Regional Airport has successfully initiated its first commercial jet service. The airport is looking to enhance safety and is conducting an environmental review with the FAA that would enhance the airport approach using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology.
Chic Myers briefed the Board that the Division awarded The Airport of the Year Award to The Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, for among other things, successfully remaining fully operational after the fire on April 12th, 2018.
Chair Forrest briefed the Board that Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) Aerobatics and Glider Club (AGC) participated in a competition the week of May 28-31, 2019 hosted by the United States Air Force Academy. MSU Denver now has two functional operational satellite control centers one with York Aerospace Systems, and the other is located within the University’s Aviation and Aerospace Science department at MSU. These control centers provide students with hands-on experience with collecting data, and commutating with satellites.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (By Individual)
Ray Hawkins with the Seaplane Pilots Association and Colorado Seaplane Initiative thanked the Board and the Division for all the assistance over the years to support seaplanes in Colorado.
Stacie Fain, Airport manager of the Steamboat Springs Airport, briefed the Board that the Cessna Skywagon convention will be held June 24 through June 28, 2019.
Jason Licon briefed the Board that the Northern Colorado Regional Airport will be hosting The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour July 12 through July 14, 2019.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
David Ulane informed the Board that on April 17, 2019, he provided a Division of Aeronautics briefing to the North Area Transportation Alliance (NATA). During the April 17th CAB meeting, the Division provided an update regarding the implementation of the Elected Officials and Airport 101 education program. The Division is negotiating with Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG) for them to conduct these programs twice each year for elected officials and annually for airport staff. On June 12, 2019, the Division hosted a Seaplanes Media event to distribute metal signs noting the importance of inspecting an aircraft for aquatic invasive species and how to mitigate those species while landing a seaplane. Governor Polis proclaimed June as General Aviation Appreciation Month. Dave shared the proclamation with the Board and public.
7. FINANCIAL UPDATE
7.1 Financial Dashboard
Bryce Shuck briefed the Board that the ending cash balance for May was $10,678,732. This is up $599,525 from April’s closing balance of $10,079,207. This increase is close to the forecasted amount of $10.5M. July's closing cash balance is forecasted to be around $11.0M. Revenue for May 2019 came in at $2,467,927, which was 94.2% of what was forecasted. In July, the anticipated revenue is expected to be close to $3.0M as Denver International Airport’s (DEN) fuel
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7.2 FY 2019 Year-End Airport Accruals
Bryce Shuck explained that grant accruals are due to the Division by June 21, 2019. All airports have previously received emails from the planners requesting this information. Any work that had been performed on projects funded by a Division grant through June 30th needs to be accrued even if an invoice hasn’t been received. Bryce requested that airports submit accruals to their planner for any work performed through June 30th so the Division can submit the correct paperwork to CDOT by fiscal year-end.
7.3 New Intern Grants
Patrick Heaton briefed the Board that the Division is currently contracting three new internship positions. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is requesting a grant to hire two full-time interns for a twelve-month program. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is seeking a grant to hire one full-time intern for a twelve-month program.
8. 2019 FAA SUPPLEMENTAL DISCRETIONARY GRANT UPDATE
Todd Green briefed the Board that the second round of supplemental discretionary federal grants has begun and three Colorado airports received a total of $21,750,000 of supplemental FAA funding. The San Luis Valley Regional Airport received $7M to fund taxiway reconstruction. Wray Municipal Airport received $5.75M for runway, taxiway and lighting reconstruction. Eagle County Regional Airport received $9M to construct an aircraft de-icing facility.
9. 2019 AWARDS PROGRAM
David Ulane briefed the Board that under the 2018 strategic plan, initiatives were created to develop an awards and recognition program to identify airports, aviation professionals, and other individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation in Colorado. The Division has created three awards thus far, 1. Airport of the Year, 2. Aviation Professional of the Year, and 3. Colorado Aeronautical Board Lifetime Achievement Award.
9.1 Aviation Professional of the Year
David Ulane briefed the Board that on June 6, 2019, the Division recognized Tony Vicari the Director of the Durango-La Plata Airport with the Aviation Professional of the Year Award. This award was presented in recognition of Tony’s continued commitment and contributions to the Colorado aviation system. Tony Vicari started his career with the Durango La Plata Airport as an
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9.2 Airport of the Year
David Ulane briefed the Board that the Division proudly bestowed the Airport of the Year Award to Greg Phillips, Director of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Director. This award was presented in recognition for outstanding contribution to the Colorado system of airports. Dave noted that going forward, it is the Division’s intent to present the Aviation Professional of the Year and Airport of the Year awards at the Spring CAOA conference, as well as at individual presentation back in each recipient’s community.
9.3 Gary Cyr Retirement
David Ulane briefed the Board regarding the retirement of the Greeley-Weld County Airport Director, Gary Cyr. Before he started his career with the Greeley Airport, Gary was the Director of the Gunnison – Crested Butte Regional Airport. Cooper Anderson has been promoted as the Director of the Greeley-Weld County Airport after starting his career with the airport as the Operations Manager.
9.4 Colorado Aeronautical Board Lifetime Achievement Award
Chair Forrest proudly presented Walt Barbo with the Innagural Colorado Aeronautical Board Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Barbo began his flying career in 1941 with the United States Army Air Corps and continued this service until 1946. He attended the University of Washington in the late 1950s and earned several engineering degrees. Walt began his career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 1963 as an Airport Engineer. In 1971, he transferred from FAA- Headquarters in Washington D.C to Denver, Colorado to become the Assistant Manager of the Rocky Mountain Region Airports Division. In 1980, Barbo was appointed as the Chief of what would become known as the FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports District Office. In 1988, after 25 years of service with the FAA, Walt retired as the Manager of the FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports District Office. Following retirement, Walt dedicated his focus on the next generation of aviators with development of the Fantasy of Flight Foundation, a youth education program designed to inspire kids interested in aviation with computer flight simulators built and maintained by himself. Walt thanked his wife of 57 years, Terry Barbo, as well as his daughter and son-in-law, Bevin & Dan Orlinski. Walt feels fortunate that he’s had a flying career that spanned 76 years and thanked the Division and Board for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Chair Forrest congratulated Walt for everything he’s done for aviation.
10. PROGRAM UPDATES
10.1 System Plan/Economic Impact Study
Scott Storie introduced Regan Schnug, Project Manager with Kimley Horn. She briefed the Board regarding the system plan and economic impact study progress. The project is progressing on schedule and on budget.
10.2 Strategic Plan
David Ulane briefed the Board that the Division continues to implement the initiatives under the 2018 strategic plan. The strategic plan contains six goals with a total of twenty-eight objectives.
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10.3 Remote Tower
David Ulane briefed the Board on behalf of Bill Payne on the remote tower progress per the attached report.
11. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
David Ulane briefed the Board that Governor Polis signed House Bill 19-1279, which will limit the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in firefighting foam. The Division will follow this legislation and engage with other state agencies as appropriate on this issue.
12. PROPOSED CALENDAR
12.1 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 – Annual CAB/ Staff Workshop 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2019, General Meeting 9:00 am – Division Offices – Watkins, CO
12.2 Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – General Meeting 9:00 am – Grand Junction Regional Airport – Grand Junction, CO
Robert Olislagers made the MOTION to adopted the revised 2019 Board calendar. Ann Beardall seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
13.OTHER MATTERS BY PUBLIC & MEMBERS
Chair Forrest requested the Board and Division staff’s presence for a photo with the Colorado Aeronautical Board Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Walt Barbo.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:55 am.
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5126 Front Range Parkway Watkins, CO 80137 Division Director's Report August 28, 2019 ______
With the large agendas for the both the workshop and CAB meeting this month, there’s not really much for the Director’s report that we won’t cover otherwise- it’s accordingly brief!
Recent Activities/Items
• Electric Aircraft Infrastructure Working Group- On August 21st, I met with CDOT staff from our Office of Advanced Mobility as well as the Colorado Energy Office for a tour of Bye Aerospace, and a briefing on their progress with their EFlyer electric aircraft currently in testing. These partners, in addition to CAOA, Centennial Airport, FBO’s, utilities and others will be part of a working group Bye is setting up to discuss options for providing charging infrastructure in Colorado. There are a variety of financial, logistical, operational and policy challenges to address, and this working group will be key to starting that conversation. I’ll look forward to briefing the CAB in more detail at a future meeting after the first meeting of this full working group.
• Glenwood Springs Airport Day- On Saturday August 17th, Scott Storie and Shahn Sederberg represented the Division at the annual Glenwood Springs Airport day. The event had a great turnout with many local and airport attendees.
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Upcoming Events:
September 6: Spartan College Aviation Day, DEN
September 7-11: NASAO Annual Convention (St. Paul, MN)
September 11-13: Wyoming Airport Operators Association Annual Conference/Remote Tower Presentation/WY Aeronautics Commission Meeting (Casper, WY)
October 5: 2019 Girls in Aviation Day (CU-Boulder)
October 9: Regular CAB Meeting and Airport Tour (Grand Junction)
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CDOT: Division of Aeronautics Colorado Aeronautical Board - Financial Dashboard
Reporting Month: Jun-19 Data Current Through: 13-Aug-19
Aviation Fund Cash Balance FY 2019 Revenue Forecast
12 12 $35 Millions
Millions 10 $30
10 Millions
$25 8 8 $20 6 6 $15
4 4 $10
2 $5 2
0 $- 0 Jul-18 Jan-19 Jun-19 Oct-18 Apr-19 Sep-18 Feb-19 Dec-18 Aug-18 Nov-18 Mar-19 May-19 Budgeted Amount Actuals + Forecast Forecast
Overall for the fiscal year our fund grew from $5,546,242 to $11,554,637. This is a 108.3% increase to our Total Revenue for FY19 came in at $33,887,166, to begin the year we’d budgeted $30,833,635 in revenue, and
fund balance. modified that to a forecast of $33,000,000 after Q1. Tax Revenues & Expenditures Division Fund Breakdown - Including Contingency
$4.00 $16.0 Contingency Analysis $3.50
Millions $14.0 Projected Year $3.00 Millions End Cash Balance $12.0 $2.50 Total $ Allocated $10.0 $2.00 Reserve $1.50 $8.0
Sales Sales & Excise Tax Contingency $6.0 $1.00 Balance
$0.50 $4.0 New CDAG Program $0.00 $2.0
$0.0 2019 2020 2021 Revenue Disbursements
The Division received $32,938,524 in tax revenue for FY19. This was up 13.0% over FY18. The contingency model shows us that our projected 2019 grant programs are already covered financially. As we look
forward to 2020, based on current projections, we’re still projecting room for growth within the grant program. Flowage at Denver International Airport FY2019 Admin Budget 56 $1,600 $1,400 Millions 51 $1,200 Thousands 46 $1,000 $800 41 $600 $400 36 $200 $- 31
5% Statutory Cap 2017 Gallons 2018 Gallons 2019 Gallons
Flowage at DEN set a new record in July at 47.5M gallons. It is forecast for 51.8M gallons in August. Total Administration costs for the year ended at $1.1M. This stayed in line with our forecast all year.. This put us at roughly flowage in FY19 was 486M gallons compared to 462M gallons in FY18. That is a 5.1% increase in year over 3.9% of our 5% cap for the year year flowage.
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Informational Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 7.1/7.2 Division Financial Update
FROM: Bryce Shuck
Informational Item Summary:
Here is an overview of the financial dashboard to review FY19, and a preview of FY20.
Slide A - Overall for the fiscal year our fund grew from $5,546,242 to $11,554,637. This is a 108.3% increase to our fund balance. - Our forecast for FY20 shows a Fund 160 balance in July 2020 projected to increase by 14.8% to a final closing balance of $13,262,118.
Slide B - Total Revenue for FY19 came in at $33,887,166, to begin the year we’d budgeted $30,833,635 in revenue, and modified that to a forecast of $33,000,000 after Q1. - Revenues for the year came in 9.9% higher than budgeted; and 2.7% higher than forecasted. - FY20 Budget amount was conservatively set projecting revenues of $34.5M. We will re-evaluate after Q1 and advise of any formal adjustments to our forecast from our original budget at our October CAB meeting.
Slide C - The Division received $32,938,524 in tax revenue for FY19. This was up 13.0% over FY18. - Expenditures followed expected trends throughout the year, as they trailed revenues by 1 month.
Slide D - This is our rotating slide between the Contingency Report and the Aero Cash Fund Analysis. - Our recommendation to the board is to approve a $9M CDAG program for 2020. This falls in line with the amount we’d been projecting for the past 12 months,
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Slide E - Flowage at DEN set a new record in July at 47.5M gallons. It is forecast for 51.8M gallons in August. - Total flowage in FY19 was 486M gallons compared to 462M gallons in FY18. That is a 5.1% increase in year over year flowage.
Slide F - Administration costs for the year ended at $1.1M. This stayed in line with our forecast all year. - FY20 Administration cost budget it set at $1.22M. This increase is largely due to increased maintenance costs with the building, and would be 3.6% of the FY19 revenue. Well within the 5% cap.
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 8 - Colorado Springs Municipal Airport State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Loan Application
FROM: David Ulane, Director
RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve CAB resolution 2020-01 approving the aviation SIB loan application dated July 29, 2019, submitted by the City of Colorado Springs for the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Action Item Summary:
Consideration of a $7.5 million aviation State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan application from the City of Colorado Springs for a dual use aircraft deicing/aerial aircraft firefighting ramp.
Background:
On July 29, 2019, the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport submitted an SIB loan application for one project at the airport. The airport is requesting a $7,500,000 passenger facility charge (PFC)-backed loan, payable over ten years, to assist in funding a dual use aircraft deicing pad and heavy aerial firefighting/airtanker ramp as outlined in attachments E and F in the SIB application. Total project cost is $13,500,000. For meeting packet brevity, only the application cover letter and project description are included. The full application can be viewed/downloaded at this link: https://bit.ly/2HdPS3e, and airport staff will be at the meeting to answer any CAB questions about the project.
Aeronautics staff has reviewed the airport’s application and coordinated with staff from CDOT’s Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB), and it appears complete in accordance with the requirements outlined in CDOT Procedural Directive 720.1 “Colorado SIB Procedure”. The proposed project is included in the airport’s capital improvement program and staff is recommending the CAB’s approval of the airport’s SIB loan application for forwarding to the SIB Committee. Please note that the CAB only approves the project’s technical merit from an aviation system perspective; review of the financial viability of the application is vested with the SIB Loan Committee and the Transportation Commission (TC).
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Pending CAB approval, the next step per the Procedural Directive will be for Aeronautics staff to forward the loan application, along with the Board’s recommendation, to OFMB, which will prepare the application for review by the SIB Committee. The SIB Committee consists of the Aeronautics Division Director, a member of the Transportation Commission (who will chair the committee), the SIB administrator and the CDOT CFO. Following its review, the SIB Committee will then make a recommendation and presentation to the Transportation Commission, which has final approval authority for SIB loans. Staff is working to move through the next steps expeditiously, with the goal of having this application considered at the next TC meeting on September 19th.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
This project would have a significant benefit to the entire state, as the heavy aerial firefighting aircraft this project would support provide services and benefits all across Colorado, and indeed our entire region. The airport’s ability to combine both aircraft deicing activities during the winter, and aerial firefighting operations during the summer is an efficient and cost-effective solution to the capacity needs of both user groups.
Financial Impact:
None directly to the Division.
Staff Recommendation:
Motion to approve CAB resolution 2020-01 approving the aviation SIB loan application dated July 29, 2019 submitted by the City of Colorado Springs for the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Attachments:
SIB loan application cover letter
Project description
CAB Resolution 2020-01
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Mr. David Ulane, A.A.E. Aeronautics Director Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics 5126 Front Range Parkway Watkins, Colorado 80137
Dear David,
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) would once again like to thank the Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics first for its continued partnership. The SIB program continues to provide unique opportunities that greatly benefit all Colorado Airports. As an existing SIB partner, COS recognizes the value this program represents, and the opportunity to apply for a State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Loan.
The City of Colorado Springs and the Airport continues to look for opportunities in order to build the best possible community. COS has been successful in recruiting a number of businesses to either expand or relocate through the creation of the Commercial Aeronautical Zone (CAZ) and the new makeup of Peak Innovation Park (Airport’s Business Park). Significant job creation as well as increased revenues have been afforded not only to the airport but the surrounding community, due to new and/or expanded businesses.
COS is an economic driver in our community and a critical component of our regional economy. Having a fiscally sound and sustainable Airport is crucial to its continued success in retaining and attracting businesses to Southern Colorado. The project envisioned within this application is essential to not only to COS, but also to the City of Colorado Springs, the region and neighboring states. Building a dual purpose deice/ airtanker base ramp will provide COS safer inclement weather operating conditions, free up existing apron space for expanded airline or air cargo uses, and provide an immediate response to imminent wildland fires. We envision this can be made possible with existing partnerships, specifically the US Forrest Service, and the aid of a low-cost SIB loan. Through the use of the requested Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) backed SIB loan, COS will be in a much stronger position to contribute to these efforts.
As you are aware, there have been a number of positive changes at COS over the past five years. Attached is a brief overview of the additional expected community benefits in relation to this deice/ airtanker base ramp project. Please find Colorado Springs Airport's State Infrastructure Bank Loan Application following this cover letter. Thank you in advance for any consideration you may afford this application.
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COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT (COS) DEICE \ TANKER BASE PROGRAM SYNOPSIS
INTRODUCTION In response to the industry challenges faced by small and medium hub airports, COS management implemented a new strategic business model called the Airport Recovery Program in the spring of 2013. The Airport Recovery Program’s underlying goal is to optimize the use of the Airport’s resources to serve as an economic driver. As such, COS has searched for and remained open to opportunities for new and diversified revenue streams. Over the past couple of years, COS has identified the need for a new deice ramp which would enhance safety operations, and free up existing ramp space for additional revenue streams. More recently, collaboration between the Airport and governmental agencies, has identified the need for and success of a Regional Airtanker base. The combined needs make for an ideal dual use ramp, enhancing safety issues and making a worthwhile contribution to the community.
DEICE RAMP
As the following application will discuss, deicing operations currently take place on the terminal apron which can from time to time create capacity issues. With the aid of an SIB loan, COS intends to move de- icing operations away from the terminal and closer to the east runway. The obvious benefits are the reduced amount of time for deicing operations, to the time the aircraft leaves the ground. The current operation makes a longer distance for aircraft to taxi, more expensive chemical being utilized and on occasion, deicing will have to occur multiple times which increase costs for the airlines. Additionally, moving the deicing operations away from the terminal will mitigate diversion congestion during increment whether and future congestion as the airport becomes busier. Lastly, freeing up the apron near the terminal will allow for additional business options in the future such as cargo operations.
TANKER BASE
Because of location and existing runway loading and runway length at COS Airport, we were approached by the US Forest Service to see if we would be interested in a partnership whereby fire tankers could operate from COS as a Regional Airtanker base. In the summer of 2018 COS had the opportunity to demonstrate proof of concept, as 747’s and DC-10’s flew multiple slurry loads to fires throughout the region. Through a multi-agency collaboration, including the City of Colorado Springs, Ft. Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, the US Forest Service, the Office of the Governor and the FAA, the demonstration proved to be highly successful, leading to more serious conversations involving COS as a primary tanker base for the Rocky Mountain Region.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
As mentioned previously, several agencies came together for a proof of concept exercise in the summer of 2018. These same agencies will remain integral players in forthcoming operations. However, the Forest Service and the Airport have stepped up their level of commitment in order to make this plan a reality in 2020. The US Forrest Service has committed $2.5 million towards the addition \ upgrade of the Airports 10 acre ramp, and the Airport has committed $1.0 million. Though highly committed, this project does rely on the additional commitment from the State of Colorado and the FAA. Without the
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approval of CDOT to utilize an SIB loan, this project will not happen. Conjointly, without the approval of the FAA to utilize future PFC revenues funds to repay the SIB loan, this project will not be accomplished.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
Should funding or spending authority of the deice ramp be denied, the community stands to lose a tremendous asset. The community stands to lose state revenues, community growth and development, recognition, and in the worst case scenario, may even lose the ability to defend property and possibly even life in imminent fire situations.
The deice \ air tanker ramp is attractive to the airlines for safety reasons as well as monetary reasons. The ramp will allow COS to collect revenues based on tanker landed weight, which will ultimately reduce airline landing rates. Additionally, COS anticipates cost saving related to deicing chemicals. Lastly, charging for the tanker usage allows COS to further diversify its revenue streams, lending to greater vitality and sustained operational stability.
COS anticipates increased revenues not only to the Airport, but to the community and the state. Air tankers will pay landing fees to the airport. The same tankers will be purchasing fuel and paying sales tax. The operations will bring jobs and visitors. Employees and visitors will reside, shelter, eat and possibly vacation in nearby establishments and cities, bolstering the local economy. This asset will also likely provide future training opportunities, attract additional businesses and services, and will possibly bring about expanded infrastructure and operations.
Aside from revenues, an unanticipated benefit presented itself, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) tested the combined substances (deicing chemical and flame retardant) to make sure the organisms within their wastewater treatment plant would survive and not have any negative impacts to the local waterways. The findings of the test results came back favorable where the two substances combined do not pose a risk to CSU’s wastewater treatment plant or the environment. Thus, allowing for one drainage pond and reducing the overall infrastructure cost to the project.
Also, the addition of a regional tanker base will gain the community recognition, as it will allow timely firefighting response to not only our community, but to surrounding communities within a 700 nautical mile radius. It will fulfill a much needed wildland firefighting response service to the Rocky Mountain Region, central and western United States.
SUMMARY
In summary, the Colorado Springs Airport and the City of Colorado Springs are excited about the opportunity to design, construct and utilize this dual use ramp. We believe the benefits to the air carriers, the Airport, the community and the region are substantial. With continued collaboration from the aforementioned city, state and national agencies, along with CDOT’s Division of Aeronautics, COS is looking forward to ongoing and future success, as well as the fruition of its economic and safety contributions to the community and region.
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Deicing Pad – Design and Construction
Project Description – Physical COS intends to construct approximately a 10-acre deicing ramp at the departure end of Runway 35R, which is the primary air carrier runway during inclement weather. The location of the deicing ramp will increase operational safety and reduce cost to the airlines, as well as eliminate terminal ramp safety issues.
Additionally, the US Forest Service has agreed to contribute $2,500,000 to the total construction of the deicing ramp with the approval of their discretionary funds. The US Forest Service intends to utilize a portion of the ramp as a regional firefighting tanker base during fire season.
Project Description – Financial Total Project costs are $13,500,000. COS has committed $750,000 of 2019 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) entitlement funds specifically to the deicing ramp and facilities adjacent to the departure end of the primary air carrier runway during winter operations. The US Forest Service has committed $2,500,000 toward the project. COS is requesting a total of $9,250,000 in PFC funding to be used for this project. Of the PFC total, $7,500,000 is being requested as a SIB loan, and the remaining $1,750,000 will be funded through PFC Pay-Go.
COS has committed $1,000,000 of general funds to the infrastructure improvements of the site, inclusive of all utilities, which will not be collected back through PFC.
Project Justification Currently, existing deicing operations take place on the terminal apron which creates safety and capacity issues on the terminal ramp. Depending on the type of deicing aircraft wingtip clearances become issues, and based on the time it takes to deice an aircraft, the terminal ramp may become congested. Relocating deicing operations to the departure end of the runway increases operational efficiencies and safety for all air carriers.
Project Objective The objective of this project is to build a deicing pad at the departure end of the runway to increase operational efficiency and safety for all airlines operating out of COS.
Estimated project start: January 2019
Estimated completion date: November 2020
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Resolution 2020-01
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE AVIATION SIB APPLICATION DATED July 29, 2019 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
WHEREAS, The Colorado State Infrastructure Bank (hereinafter referred to as the “SIB”) is an investment bank at the state level with the ability to make loans to public and private entities, for the formation of public transportation projects within the state; and
WHEREAS, The General Assembly has passed legislation that made certain provisions for the Bank and established within the Bank a highway account, a transit account, an aviation account, and a rail account; and
WHEREAS, The Transportation Commission has adopted rules, pursuant to 43-1-113.5, CRS, regarding the SIB; and
WHEREAS, The City of Colorado Springs, on behalf of the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has requested a loan from the SIB in the amount of $7,500,000.00 for an eligible transportation project as described in Rule III, section 2, 2CCR 605-1, specifically the construction of a dual purpose deice ramp and Regional Air Tanker Base.
WHEREAS, The Colorado Department of Transportation has adopted the SIB Procedure through Procedural Directive (“PD”) 720.1 as revised February 10, 2015 (“PD 720.1”); and
WHEREAS, PD 720.1 Section V.1.O requires that the Colorado Aeronautical Board (“CAB”) evaluate the technical, non-financial aspects of an aviation SIB loan application and shall approve a resolution recommending or not recommending approval by the Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, CRS 43-10-105 describes the duties of the CAB which, among other things, includes the establishment of policies for the growth and development of aviation in the state; and CRS 43-10-103 created the Division and, among other things, tasked the Division with promoting aviation safety and education; and CRS 43-10-101 declares a need to promote the safe operation of aviation in the state and identifies that improvement of general aviation and aviation facilities in the state promotes diversified economic development across the state; and
WHEREAS, the CAB recognizes and acknowledges this particular project’s benefit to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, but also to the statewide aviation system, by providing the airport with snow removal equipment and airport security access equipment that will help maintain a safe and efficient operating environment for one of Colorado’s key general aviation airports;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Colorado Aeronautical Board hereby formally recommends Transportation Commission approval of the aviation SIB loan application submitted by the City of Colorado Springs on behalf of the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport dated July 29, 2019 for the purposes generally described in the application.
Passed this 28th day of August 2019.
______Dr. Jeffrey S. Forrest, Chair Colorado Aeronautical Board
______Attest David R. Ulane, Director Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 9 – Education Grant Application – Colorado Pilots Association
FROM: Todd Green RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the Colorado Pilots Association educational grant application totaling $4,137.00.
Action Item Summary:
The Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) has submitted a grant application to purchase a Redbird Jay Velocity tabletop simulator to be used for aviation education events throughout Colorado.
Background:
The CPA is very active in supporting & promoting the aviation industry throughout Colorado. Annually members from the association attend several middle and high school career fairs to educate students about aviation career options. One of the best ways to get students excited about an aviation career is providing them with the ability to experience it for themselves through simulation. While attending many of these events this past year, the CPA was able to provide this experience by borrowing a member’s privately owned simulator or the Division- owned simulator. Unfortunately the borrowed simulators were not available for all requested events.
The CPA has submitted a grant application to the Division for the purchase of a dedicated simulator for association use at aviation events. With their own simulator, the CPA could ensure that the simulation experience is available when needed.
This application accounts for the first request for funding through the Division’s recently reinstated Education statewide initiative. This request is outside of the education grant cycle defined in the currently approved Programs & Procedures Manual but is supported by staff as it will allow CPA to attend numerous career fairs throughout Colorado this school year. Since this funding request is for an equipment purchase rather than funding for an education program, we will work with CPA to provide ongoing feedback each year on their use of the simulator.
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Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
This agenda item is directly associated with Objective 4-6 of the Division’s Strategic Plan: Develop and implement a campaign to assist state aviation groups that sponsor programs to develop the next generation of air and space professionals and enthusiasts.
Financial Impact:
Funding ($250K) for the FY 2020 Education statewide initiative was approved at the January 28, 2019 CAB meeting. Funding for this grant application, if approved, will account for $4,137 of the $250K.
Staff Recommendation:
Motion to approve the Colorado Pilots Association educational grant application totaling $4,137.00.
Attachments:
Colorado Pilots Association Grant Application
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Printed On: August 13, 2019
APPLICANT INFORMATION EDUCATIONAL GROUP: Colorado Pilots Association IDENTIFIER: CPA PROJECT DIRECTOR: Jeff Hinkle MAILING ADDRESS: EMAIL [email protected] 5268 Coors St Arvada CO 80002 ADDRESS: PHONE (303) 550-2291 NUMBER:
PROJECT SUMMARY AND GRANT PROPOSAL
TERMS 20-CPA-E01 Execution Date: Expiration Date: June 30, 2023
PROJECT SUMMARY This project is for the purchase of a Redbird Jay Velocity tabletop simulator. The Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) attends several Middle and High School career fairs each year, and has in the past used a member's personal simulator at these events. The students get to experience simulated flight in a General Aviation aircraft, as a precursor to a discussion of potential careers in aviation in Colorado. The simulator is a great attraction to youth in today's technology driven society. The CPA is seeking funds to assist with the purchase, shipping and extended warranty for the Redbird Device.
IDENTIFY THE EXISTING PROBLEM The member owning the simulator formerly in use will no longer provide it for CPA use. The CPA has borrowed a similar device from the Aeronautics Division in the past, but that requires scheduling well in advance, as well as a person from Aeronautics to deliver and manage the Sim on site. With our own simulator, the CPA can ensure all career events we attend will have a simulator present, and can expand to even more events.
DEFINE THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND ESTIMATED SCHEDULE IN DETAIL The simulator can be shipped within a week of grant funding. The CPA is already scheduled for three career events this fall, starting in October.
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FUNDING SUMMARY
Funding Source Awarded Remaining State Aviation Grant: $4,137.00 $4,137.00 Local Cash: $460.00 $460.00 Local In-Kind: $0.00 $0.00 Federal Aviation Grant: $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Funding: $4,597.00 $4,597.00
BUDGET SUMMARY
Redbird Simulator State Local State Local In Kind Federal Total % % $4,137.00 90.00 $460.00 10.00 0.00 $0.00 $4,597.00
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 10 – Programs & Procedures Manual Update
FROM: Scott Storie RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the updated Programs & Procedures Manual version 2019-B
Action Item Summary:
The draft P & P Manual version 2019-B includes various updates and revisions to reflect current policies and new programs.
Background:
The updates proposed include the following:
• Section 2 – The Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program – Revised to reflect the current CDAG funding and policy
• Section 3 – Web-based Information Management System (WIMS) – Incorporated new statewide programs and web address
• Section 4 – The Discretionary Aviation Grant Request Procedure – Updated to reflect the current CDAG application process and timelines
• Section 5.1 – AWOS Program – Updated to reflect current program policy
• Section 5.8 – Surplus Equipment Program – Updated to reflect the expanded program allowing all airports to sell equipment
• Updated images, links, and formatting
The updated draft P & P Manual v6.3.1 can be viewed at:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UqbTz_yP7xS3V_6S5Ot-l4aJMwqQN9zI
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=10TrjlS2mAtxlZsvSOtZ5FgbPafj2I5aw
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the updated manual and a Motion to approve the Programs & Procedures Manual version 2019-B
Attachments:
None
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 11- CAB Governance Document
FROM: David Ulane, Director RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve updated CAB Governance Documents reflecting Kenneth Maenpa as a western slope representative
Action Item Summary:
The CAB’s adopted Governance Documents need to be updated to reflect Kenneth Maenpa as a western slope representative.
Background:
Last August, the CAB reviewed and adopted an updated set of Governance Documents, which remain current, but need to be updated to reflect that Kenny Maenpa is now one of the western slope representatives. At this time, staff does not have any additional recommended revisions other than this routine administrative update. The documents do specify that the CAB will formally review them no less than every three years, which will need to happen prior to August of 2021.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
None- routine administrative matter.
None
None.
Staff Recommendation:
Motion to approve an updated set of CAB Governance Documents with only one revision to reflect the addition of Kenny Maenpa as one of the western slope representatives.
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Attachments:
None- the current set of CAB Governance Documents can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/31R8vlp
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 12.1- PFAS Firefighting Foam Testing Equipment Statewide Initiative
FROM: David Ulane, Director RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve $400,000 in One Time Funding for a PFAS Firefighting Foam Testing Equipment Statewide Initiative
Action Item Summary:
Division staff is recommending CAB approval of, and $400,000 of funding for, a new, one-time statewide initiative to assist Part 139 certificated airports in minimizing discharges of PFAS- based firefighting foam.
Background:
Presently, Part 139 certificated airports are federally required to use firefighting foams that contain polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), a chemical found in a variety of everyday items that also improves the efficacy of firefighting foam. In the past several years, there has been an increasing environmental focus on PFAS compounds, as they have been found to pose pervasive challenges to drinking water supplies. This has been most widely publicized around aircraft firefighting training facilities where foam has been used, including here in Colorado at Peterson Air Force Base.
During this past state legislative session, the Colorado legislature passed House Bill 19-1279 (attached), concerning the use of PFAS firefighting foams in Colorado. As the bill pertains to airports, it specifically bans the purchase of PFAS firefighting foams after August 2, 2021, unless use of such foam is required by federal law. This bill also implements a restriction on the discharge of PFAS foam for training and testing, which became effective August 2nd of this year. It does not appear, however, that the bill’s exemption language for the purchase of federally mandated PFAS foams extends to training and testing. This is challenging for our Part 139 airports, as FAA requires them to both train and test annually with foam. Testing, which is part of each airport’s annual certification inspection involves analyzing the foam/water solution for proper proportion and quality, and today requires discharging foam from an ARFF
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In the meantime, we have established a robust dialogue with CDPHE about how Aeronautics can support statewide PFAS efforts, while minimizing impacts on airports and helping them continue to comply with applicable federal rules. To that end, we have spoken at length with our counterparts in Michigan, who are rolling out a statewide program there to acquire foam testing equipment for Part 139 airports that complies with federal regulations, but does not require the discharge of foam.
Presently, there are just two aftermarket foam testing systems that can be connected to any ARFF vehicle (with the proper adapters), allowing for non-discharge foam testing. For brevity, detail is not included here, but more information can be found at the products’ website:
No-Foam- https://nofoamsystem.com
E-One Ecologic- http://www.e-one.com/product/ecologic/
Aeronautics has an opportunity to be a statewide partner in addressing one potential source of PFAS discharge by acquiring these testing units for 14 Part 139 airports (excluding DEN which already has such equipment). Such an acquisition would eliminate any concerns about compliance with HB19-1279 and assist airports in being proactive environmental stewards. To that end, staff would like to develop a one-time statewide initiative that would provide 100% funding for each of our 14 Part 139 airports to acquire one of these units. Based on the statewide pricing Michigan obtained, we estimate this cost would not exceed $28,571 per airport including the unit, one truck-specific adapter, delivery, training and calibration. While we looked at purchasing fewer units to share, the dynamic, year-round nature of testing and inspection, coupled with the fact that these are not self-trailered units, would make it logistically too difficult to share and transport between airports.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
This proposed initiative is consistent with Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan, which challenges the Division to “evaluate existing statewide initiatives for enhancement or develop new initiatives.”
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Financial Impact:
One-time, current year financial impact not to exceed $400,000. Actual expenditures may be less based on actual state pricing. As shown in the table below, the CAB approved a $9 million CDAG program this year, of which approximately $631,000 is available to fund this initiative this fiscal year if the CAB concurs with the program:
Recommended Funding Plan for 2020
Total 2020 Funding Available $ 9,000,000.00 Less AWOS Camera FAA Reimbursable $ 231,000.00 Less PFAS Statewide Initiative $ 400,000.00 Amount Remaining for CDAG Program $ 8,369,000.00
Federal Match Grants $ 2,230,948.00 State and Local Grants $ 6,138,052.00 Total CDAG Program $ 8,369,000.00
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends CAB approval of this statewide initiative, and allocation of $400,000 in uncommitted current year CDAG funding to the program.
Attachments:
None
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 12.2 – Mountain AWOS Camera Partnership with FAA
FROM: David Ulane, Director RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve $231,000 in One Time Funding for a Statewide Initiative to Fund the Installation of Weather Cameras on the Division’s 13 Mountain AWOS Sites
Action Item Summary:
For many years, Colorado pilots have asked for cameras on our mountain automated weather observing stations (AWOS) to provide visual weather information along with standard weather observations. While we have always supported this concept, camera installation, configuration and most critically, camera information dissemination in a usable format were simply not feasible for us to undertake cost effectively for such a small network. Now, recent changes in the scope of the FAA’s long-standing Alaska Weather Camera Program are providing a potential avenue by which we might be able to partner with FAA to add this long-requested safety enhancement to our aviation system.
Background:
Since 2000, the FAA has operated a network of weather cameras in Alaska to help aviators in that challenging environment make good preflight decisions and fly safely. Data from the cameras, which now includes over 1,000 FAA and non-FAA cameras in Alaska and northwest Canada is made available to users on the program’s website at https://avcams.faa.gov.
Recently, through a connection facilitated by a former AOPA colleague in Alaska, I met Walter Combs, the FAA’s Alaska Weather Camera Program Manager. On July 8th, Walter was in Denver for a conference, and graciously took time to meet with Todd Green and I to discuss the FAA’s recent approval to partner with other agencies to expand the system beyond Alaska. FAA is now very interested in ultimately having weather cameras at every public use airport in the U.S. with weather reporting, with all camera information combined with standard weather data on one new webpage: https://avcamsplus.faa.gov.
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Given the long-standing interest by our pilot community in camera information, we are extremely excited about the potential to partner with FAA to be the first state outside of Alaska to add FAA-hosted weather cameras to our AWOS network. To effect that, FAA is willing to install, configure and connect weather cameras at our mountain AWOS locations under a reimbursable agreement (RA) where we would pay FAA to perform this work on our behalf. (Our wide-area multilateration system (WAM) and current remote tower programs were funded under RA’s).
The FAA has provided a very reasonable per-unit, turnkey cost of $16,150 to install cameras at each of our AWOS sites, for a total cost of $210,000. This cost includes: 1. Two FAA Program Engineers to support installations, training, and familiarization 2. Use of existing infrastructure, power, and telecommunications systems to support the camera operations 3. Division ownership of the camera system and provision of camera maintenance, restoration, and sustainment activities 4. FAA provision of ongoing technical advisory support to support our operations and restorations 5. FAA transfer of camera design and all technical information to the Division 6. Capture of images and display on the FAA Weather Camera website 7. Provision by FAA of remote monitoring and outage notifications for our staff and AWOS maintenance teams
According to the FAA, the cameras they use are well-suited and designed for harsh environments, are very robust and reliable, and require minimal maintenance. Walter noted that several cameras in the current Alaska system have not required a maintenance visit for over seven years.
In summary, staff believes we have a unique opportunity to again partner with FAA on a key safety improvement, at minimal cost and effort to the Division. This program could also be yet another opportunity to showcase our leadership and innovation by being the first state in the lower 48 to add cameras to this system, helping FAA with their nationwide aviation safety goals.
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Going forward, we also envision potential future partnerships with FAA and airport sponsors to expand this program to on-airport cameras, particularly at challenging airports like Aspen, Eagle and Telluride.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
Addition of weather cameras to our mountain has direct applicability to our Strategic Plan, specifically objective 3-4, which challenges us to “evaluate the existing AWOS program for any opportunities or possible deficiencies”. While our new system plan is still in the process of being prepared, AWOS cameras would also have definite applicability to the safety aspirations of that plan.
Financial Impact:
As noted above, the initial cost to have cameras installed and configured at all 13 mountain AWOS sites is $210,000. Due to the individuality of each AWOS site, we would add a 10% ($21,000) contingency to this estimate for a program total cost of $231,000. This year, the CAB approved a $9 million CDAG program, of which approximately $631,000 is available to fund this initiative this fiscal year if the CAB concurs with the program:
Recommended Funding Plan for 2020
Total 2020 Funding Available $ 9,000,000.00
Less AWOS Camera FAA Reimbursable $ 231,000.00 Less PFAS Statewide Initiative $ 400,000.00 Amount Remaining for CDAG Program $ 8,369,000.00
Federal Match Grants $ 2,230,948.00 State and Local Grants $ 6,138,052.00
Total CDAG Program $ 8,369,000.00
FAA suggests that ongoing camera maintenance costs would, on the very high side, not exceed $3,000 per site per year. Because our cameras are co-located with our AWOS units, and would likely be maintained by our AWOS team, we would expect that our costs would be lower, and we would likely budget $2,000 per site, annually, for a total ongoing budget addition of $26,000 annually. As we do with our AWOS program, we would include capital replacements and upgrades as necessary in the AWOS CIP Todd has created.
Staff Recommendation:
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Staff is seeking a sense of the CAB on pursuing this program at the costs outlined above. If the sense is positive, staff will bring this to the CAB at our August 28th regular meeting requesting formal approval and budgetary allocation consistent with the Division’s financial capability and position.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends CAB approval of this statewide initiative, and allocation of $400,000 in uncommitted current year CDAG funding to the program.
Attachments:
AWOS Map
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5 of 5 Entire Packet 37 of 53 CAB 8-28-19 Agenda Item 14.1 Progress Report #11 1 Period: July 1 – July 31, 2019
1. Work Completed During Period CASP Task 1: Scoping - Study Design – COMPLETE CASP Task 2: Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination o Prepared for and conducted bi-weekly calls on July 1 and 15. A separate summary was provided as an update for the July 29 meeting that was cancelled due to schedules. Internal team meetings were held to discuss tasks and progress. This eleventh progress report was developed for inclusion with the invoice. CASP Task 3: Public Consultation and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) o No work was accomplished on this task during the month. CASP Task 4: Establish Study Design and Goals – COMPLETE CASP Task 5: Inventory of System Condition o Task 5.2: Inventory Data into WIMS – data compiled during the inventory task were cleansed through comments received on Chapter 2 and additional quality control. CASP Task 6: Review Existing NPIAS Airport Roles/Classifications o KH revised Chapter 5: Airport Role and Classification Analysis based on the finalization of airport roles and data sources and submitted to CDOT for review. CASP Task 7: System Performance o KH drafted an initial chapter outline and began compiling data needed for system performance analyses. o KH initiated land use evaluations and researched available terminal capacity information. CASP Task 8: Develop Aviation Forecasts o KH is continuing to develop forecasts of based aircraft, operations, and enplanements for the airports. Three methodologies are being applied and a comparison is being prepared to the FAA’s Terminal Area Forecast (TAF). o KRAMER Aerotek developed a draft trends section of the chapter. CASP Task 9: Explore Aviation Issues and Identify System Needs o KH completed a draft of Chapter 4: Aviation System Issues and CDOT reviewed and provided comments. The revised and CDOT-approved draft chapter was distributed to the PAC for review on 7/30, with comments due back on 8/14. CASP Task 10: Review of Intermodal Integration and Access o KH completed a draft of a combined chapter including the intermodal integration and access analysis and environmental considerations (Task 11). Chapter 3: Supplemental System Context was reviewed by CDOT, and revised based on comments provided to KH. The revised and CDOT-approved draft chapter was distributed to the PAC on 7/17, with comments due back on 7/31. CASP Task 11: Review of Environmental Considerations o See Task 10 for description of combined Chapter 3: Supplemental System Context. CEIS Task 2: Calibrate Econometric Model o EDR purchased IMPLAN and calibrated the model to reflect current Colorado conditions. CEIS Task 3: Calculate Impacts o KH and EDR reviewed all draft direct economic impact data obtained from airports and tenants. o Estimates of visitor spending data were evaluated and compared to data from 2013 for both commercial service and general aviation visitors. o KH sent draft GA operations data to CDOT for review and CDOT updated data for some airports which KH and EDR are using for GA visitor spending profiles.
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CEIS Task 8: Deliver an Economic Impact Model to Enable CDOT to Conduct Simple Updates and to Estimate Impacts of Future Scenarios o On July 10, KH and EDR conducted an online demo of the dynamic model for CDOT. o CDOT provided an initial review of the Dynamic Calculator and sent comments to EDR and KH on 7/23. EDR and KH have reviewed the comments and are making the requested revisions. The comment on the static map is most challenging, however, EDR thinks the requested changes can be made. CEIS Task 9: Economic Impacts of DEN o KH and EDR continued estimating the economic impacts of DEN, including examining commercial service visitor spending patterns.
2. Work Anticipated in Next Period CASP Task 2: Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination o Continue bi-weekly calls and meeting summaries. CASP Task 3: Public Consultation and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) o Task 3.2 – Prepare for and conduct PAC meeting #3. o Task 3.7 – Project Website: Add July progress report when approved by CDOT and chapters when revised based on PAC input. CASP Task 6: Review Existing NPIAS Airport Roles/Classifications o Distribute draft Roles/Classifications chapter to PAC for review. CASP Task 7: System Performance o Complete evaluation of the adequacy of airport system condition and develop GIS maps to reflect applicable analyses. Continue estimating airfield and terminal capacities for each airport (excluding DEN) and evaluate to determine deficiencies and/or opportunities. Document general land use evaluation for general compatibility. o Complete draft analysis for CDOT review as part of preparation for PAC meeting #3. o Continue documentation of analysis in draft chapter. CASP Task 8: Develop Aviation Forecasts o Complete draft forecasts of based aircraft, operations, and enplanements for CDOT review, including industry trends and Colorado demographic analysis for CDOT review. o Complete draft analysis for CDOT review as part of preparation for PAC meeting #3. o Continue documentation of analysis in draft chapter. CASP Task 9: Explore Aviation Issues and Identify System Needs o Revise draft issues chapter based on PAC feedback. CASP Task 10: Review of Intermodal Integration and Access o Revise draft intermodal and environmental chapter (Supplemental System Context) based on PAC feedback. CASP Task 11: Review of Environmental Considerations o Revise draft intermodal and environmental chapter (Supplemental System Context) based on PAC feedback. CASP Task 15: Include Real-Life Stories – NON FEDERAL o Continue documenting real-life stories and summarize for use in the study. CEIS Task 1: Data Collection o Complete technical memorandum which documents survey results and processes and submit to CDOT for review.
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CEIS Task 5: Define Economic Role of Airports in Air Cargo o Continue modeling air cargo data as reported by the airport and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). CEIS Task 8: Deliver an Economic Impact Model to Enable CDOT to Conduct Simple Updates to Estimate Impacts of Future Scenarios o Continue model development. CEIS Task 9: Economic Impacts of DEN o Continue compiling direct data inputs. CEIS Task 11: Project Management and Reporting o EDR Group continue to participate in bi-weekly calls with CDOT.
3. Issues Incurred Several individual task deadlines were extended to provide additional time for CDOT and PAC review. These include: o Extended CASP Task 5: Inventory of System Condition through July. o Extended CASP Task 6: Review Existing NPIAS Airport Roles/Classifications through August. o Extended CASP Task 7: Existing System Performance through September. o Extended CASP Task 8: Develop Aviation Forecasts through September. o Extended CASP Task 10: Review of Intermodal Integration and Airport Access and CASP Task 11: Review of Environmental Considerations (chapter is 3: Supplemental System Context) through July. o Extended CEIS Task 3: Calculate Impacts through August. o Extended CEIS Task 4: Calculate Tax Impacts through August. o Extended CEIS Task 5: Define Economic Role of Airports in Air Cargo through August. The individual task extensions above should not affect final project deadline for the CASP or CEIS.
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July 31, 2019
From: William E. Payne, P.E. To: Colorado Division of Aeronautics
Section A – Blended Airspace/Remote Air Traffic Control Contract Progress Report #36
Re: Period: July 1 through July 31, 2019
Remote Tower Project Key Activity Status Status/Start Finish Date Activity Date Remarks (Projected) (Projected) Remote Tower Implementation Controller and Mobile Tower OTA 7/6/2019 10/1/2019 Awaiting Searidge Action on Deficiencies Video Tracking System In-Progress 9/10/2019 Artificial Intellegence (AI) System in Training Standalone STARS Display In-Progress 10/1/2019 In Negotiations with TAMR Program Office SWIM Production Cloud Connection 4/1/2019 9/15/2019 Dependent on SWIM Program Office Telecommunications Interim communication connectivity from airport terminal Commercial Lines Complete Complete by CenturyLink will provide telecommunication through Phase 1 or until the Loveland Fiber system is available Connect to City of Loveland Fiber Network 5/25/2019 8/25/2019 Awaiting City Service Initiation Federal Telecommunication Infrastructure (FTI 7/15/2019 Complete Service Delivery Point (SDP)
Install Mobile ATCT 10/1/2019 12/15/2019 Awaiting Siting Update and SRMD Signatures Controllers Certified 10/15/2019 12/15/2019 System Optimization In-Progress 10/1/2019 System Site Adaption In-Progress 8/1/2019 Remote Tower Testing Phase 1 - Passive Testing 1/20/2020 TBD FAA Revised Schedule date Safety Risk Manage Panel 5/1/2020 TBD Phase 2 - Active Testing 6/15/2020 TBD FAA Revised Schedule date Safety Risk Manage Panel 10/15/2020 TBD Phase 3 - Industry-led IOC TBD TBD Safety Risk Manage Panel TBD TBD Phase 4 - Certification/Commissioning TBD TBD Safety Risk Manage Panel TBD TBD Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change
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Remote Tower Project Narrative:
The decision was made to remove the contract for the air traffic controllers from Searidge’s area of responsibility and put them under the FAA and the remote tower team. This was done to avoid the potential for, or appearance of, a conflict of interest during testing of the remote tower system. Having the contract controllers responsible to the remote tower team will allow the remote tower team to direct their activities during the critical Phase I and Phase II testing. The contract controller scope will include operating the mobile tower during testing and support operational testing of the remote tower system during Phase I. This will make the transition to providing air traffic control services from the remote tower during Phase II and subsequent Phases of testing more efficient.
Additionally, the contract for the mobile tower will also be under the air traffic controller contractor and more directly under the remote tower team.
These changes in contract responsibilities will necessitate a new Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) being required. The draft OTA has been provided to the contractor for review and pricing. Once the OTA and the fee estimate are returned to the FAA’s Contracting Officer, they will be reviewed and, if no changes are required, will be forwarded to the FAA legal department for their review. At various stages of this process the final fee estimate will be negotiated with the contractor. This process is expected to take 1 to 2 months.
Once the OTA is executed the mobile tower will be secured and moved to the airport. After the mobile tower has been installed and checked out the contract controllers will begin the familiarization process with the tower, airport operations and local airspace. This is expected to take 1 month. Following the familiarization period, the controllers will receive temporary certified tower operator (CTO) certificates, permitting them to provide air traffic services in the Class E Airspace around the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Subsequent to this process Phase I testing can begin.
The mobile tower siting study, which is in process under RVA, subcontractor to Searidge, has not been completed. As the siting is study has not been approved it will be revised to be more generic, permitting more flexibility in contractor selection.
These changes have resulted in the program timeline being shifted to the right by approximately 4 to 6 months.
The NextGen Program Office continues to work the Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement (TAMR) Office to secure a Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) Remote Tower Display to support “situational awareness” to controllers opposed to the “advisory” services allowed using the SWIM data in the Searidge air situation display (ASD). The SWIM data will continue to be required in order to permit display of surveillance tags on the video wall and tracking by the signal light gun. The STARS display was a specific requirement of Air Traffic.
Searidge has implemented its video tracking system into the remote tower video displays. The system employs an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to discriminate various types of visual targets such as aircraft, birds, atmospheric anomalies, etc. Video tracking was established as a requirement to mitigate visual deficiencies between video displays and the out-of-the-window view from a legacy ATCT.
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Proposed Remote Tower Testing Phases:
Projected Start Dates
January 2020 June 2020 TBD TBD
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Passive Active Industry led Certification/ Operational Operational
IOC Commissioning Testing Testing
May 2020 TBD TBD TBD
Projected Completion Dates
Schedule Note: The Phase 1 projected start date has a degree of vulnerability to delay resulting from the FAA review process, negotiating the OTA, installation of the mobile tower and controller training and certification.
1.0 Program Description/Background
Phase III, remote airport traffic control tower is a unique NextGen concept that is the logical next step from those begun in Phases I, II and III of the Colorado Surveillance Project to enhance safety and optimize efficiency at selected Colorado airports.
Tasks:
1. Concept of Operations
Effort this Period: The Concept of Operations will be evaluated and modified as a result of testing which began in Phase 0 and will continue throughout the various phases of system testing.
2. Concept of Use
Effort this Period: This activity has been eliminated as a required project document.
3. Safety Analysis
Effort this Period: The first Safety Risk Assessment of Phase 0 testing was completed on December 4, 2018. With this complete the system will move into Phase 1 passive testing scheduled for January 2020.
4. Requirements Document
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Effort this Period: The Requirements Document will be evaluated during all subsequent testing phases of the project before a final document can be accepted.
2.0 Project Scope
Task Narrative:
Vendor evaluation and selection.
1. Pre-implementation – Complete.
Effort this Period: Complete.
3.0 Tasks Supporting the Scope of Work
William E. Payne serves as the Program Manager, attending all project meetings as the technical representative for the Division of Aeronautics to ensure that the project meets the requirements of the Division and Colorado airports, and will monitor the project budget as necessary.
Task Narrative:
A series of technical interchange meetings will be held throughout the project, as necessary to evaluate any technical issue identified during the various test phases.
4.0 Pre-Implementation
Task Narrative:
Tasks:
4.1 Evaluate Searidge’s technical approach.
Effort this period: Complete
4.2 Participate in System and configuration design.
4.2.1 Review and approve the Searidge proposed system configuration.
Effort this period: This activity will begin again at the beginning of Phase 1 testing and after the items in the revised deficiency list have been addressed.
4.2.2 Attend the Post Award Conference, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, First Article Testing and Technical Interchange Meetings.
Effort this period: Post Award Conference: Complete.
4.3 Finalize the following:
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4.3.1 Concept of Operations. The Concept of Operations is the controlling document describing the concept of the project and methods to support the concept.
Effort this period: The latest version of the Concept of Operations was preliminarily evaluated during Phase 0 which concluded on November 9, 2018 and the evaluation process will continue throughout the subsequent testing phases.
4.3.2 Concept of Use – The Concept of Use document describes how the Concept of Operations is to be used by the controllers as it relates to the Controller Handbook (FAA Order 7110.65).
Effort this period: This activity has been eliminated and removed from the required documents list.
4.3.3 Requirements Document – The Requirements Document describes a minimum set of capabilities for the system, airport, changes and adaptations to existing systems employed to support the Concept of Operations.
Effort this period: The Searidge Requirements Document continues to be mapped against the program requirements and will be revised, as needed, after each testing phase.
4.3.4 Safety Risk Management Document and Safety Risk Assessment – The Safety Risk Management Document is the controlling document that permits the system to be operated in the NAS, delineating hazards and the mitigation of those hazards.
Effort this period: Safety Risk Management Panels (SRMP) will be held at the conclusion of each testing phase and a signed Safety Risk Management Document (SRMD) will be required prior to proceeding to subsequent phases.
4.3.5 Develop System Configuration and Test Plan.
Effort this period: The system test plan is under development. There will be a unique test plan created for each test phase.
5.0 Implementation:
Implementation Narrative:
Implementation/installation of the system has been completed and modification to the system will made as a result of the Phase 0 test, which identified system deficiencies.
Tasks:
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5.1 Program meetings and associated travel.
Effort this period: Program Implementation meetings will be ongoing throughout the program.
5.2 Vendor/FAA Site Survey
5.2.1 Attend site survey activities and review final site survey report.
Effort this period: Site Survey complete.
5.2.2 Review and approve infrastructure requirements.
Effort this period: Complete.
5.3 System Implementation and Equipment Deployment.
Effort this period: It has been determined that additional functionality in the form of video tracking and a standalone track-based display will be required as supporting situational awareness tools.
5.4 Certification Criteria Development.
Effort this period: The certification criteria was evaluated preliminarily during Phase 0 testing. As a result of the testing done in Phase 0, a number of system changes will be implemented for testing in Phase 1.
The two primary certifications required for this project to provide VFR control services at FNL:
System Equipment Certification – The FAA must certify the remote tower equipment as non-federal assets. The two major elements requiring certification are: o Video cameras and displays o Track-based display System Functional Certification – The system will be tested as an airport traffic control tower operating Class E airspace. The “system” must be finally certified to provide Class D airspace services.
5.5 Safety Risk Management Document: Participate in the Safety Risk Management Panel’s development of the Safety Risk Management Document.
5.5.1 Develop Preliminary Hazards Analysis.
Effort this period: Preliminary Hazards Analysis development is underway in advance of testing.
5.5.2 Develop Safety Risk Analysis.
Effort this period: A draft Safety Risk Analysis has been developed and will be reviewed prior to Phase 1 testing commencement.
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The Safety Risk Analysis for Phase 0 was completed on December 4, 2018. An additional Safety Analysis will be required after Phase 1.
5.5.3 Provide feedback to the Safety Risk Management Document based on Preliminary Hazard Analysis and Safety Risk Analysis compliance with requirements.
Effort this period: Feedback on the draft Preliminary Hazard Analysis and Safety Risk Analysis was prepared and provided to the Safety Risk Management Panel.
5.6 System Certification: Participate in the Certification Inspection.
Effort this period: No activity this period.
System certification activities will begin at the conclusion of the testing and evaluation period.
5.7 Phase 3 Initial Operating Capability Tasks: Attend meetings and activities leading up to Initial Operating Capability.
Effort this period: No activity this period.
5.8 Entreat the FAA to include the Northern Colorado Regional Airport’s (FNL) acceptance into the Federal Contract Tower Program subsequent to certification of the remote tower system into the NAS.
Effort this period: The Northern Colorado Regional Airport was furnished the new application for the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Program. The airport is in the process of completing the application and will be submitting it to the Western Service Area (WSA). In advance of the submittal, meetings were held with the WSA Program Implementation Manager (PIM) to ensure a smooth application process.
Discussions were held with the Director of FAA’s Office of Policy and Plans (APO) and the Manager and staff of the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Program Office in support of the inclusion of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport into the Federal Contract Tower Program at FAA Headquarters the week of July 15, 2019
6.0 Project Milestones – Will correlate with FAA schedules.
Effort this period: A high level project schedule with showing project milestone is an attachment to this report.
7.0 Remote Tower Project Deliverables
7.1 Site Survey and Report – Vendor
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Status: Complete
7.2 Concept of Operations – Searidge FAA NextGen-WEP&A
Status: Searidge submitted the latest version of the Concept of Operations. This document is dynamic and will require additional modification as the program moves forward into implementation, optimization and testing.
7.3 Concept of Use (if required) – FAA NextGen-WEP&A
Status: This document has been eliminated from the required documents list. Reference discussion above.
7.4 Requirements Document – FAA NextGen
Status: The latest version of the Requirements Documents is under review.
7.5 FAT and SAT reports – Vendor and FAA NextGen
Status: The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is complete and final Site Acceptance Test will be completed prior to Phase 1.
7.6 Safety Risk Management Document – FAA NextGen-WEP&A
Status: Pending final system configuration identification.
7.7 Initial Operating Capability and Operational Readiness Decision activities – FAA
Status: Pending project implementation.
7.8 Final written project report – WEP&A
Status: Pending project completion.
7.9 Monthly Progress Report to the Division of Aeronautics detailing the progress on each task and the anticipated activity moving forward.
Status: Current and ongoing.
Section B - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Effort this period: The FAA has instituted a new system for issuing Certificates of Authorization (COA) to Operate an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The new system is called Certificated of Authorization (COA) Application Process System (CAPS). CDOT, as a public agency, will operate its UASs under the rules governing public aircraft which is different from either commercial or private operators.
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CDOT has furnished the UAS registrations for the vehicles they intend to use and the names of the operators for each.
As COA Manager I have received the necessary validation to enter CAPS and file for the necessary COA.
The process is underway and we are expecting approvals within two weeks.
Section C - Enhance Situational Awareness for Non-Towered Airports
Effort this period: The effort to investigate various levels of service for non- towered airports is continuing.
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Glossary of Project Technical Acronyms
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast AGL Above Ground Level ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center ASDE-X Airport Surface Detection Equipment – Model X ASOS Automatic Surface Observation System ASR-9 Airport Surveillance Radar – Model 9 AWOS Automatic Weather Observation System ATC Air Traffic Control ATIS Automatic Terminal Information System CTAF Common Traffic Advisory Frequency ERAM En Route Automation Modernization FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAT Factory Acceptance Test (alternately - First Article Test) FDIO Flight Data Input/Output FTI Federal Communications Infrastructure (Harris Corp.) GA General Aviation HITL Human In the Loop HMI Human Machine Interface ILS Instrument Landing System IOC Initial Operating Capability IMC Instrument Meteorological Condition LOA Letter of Agreement MLAT Multilateration MSL Mean Sea Level (above) NAS National Air Space NATCA National Air Traffic Controllers Association NESG NAS Enterprise SecurityGateway NextGen Next Generation Air Transportation System NORDO No Radio OTW Out of the Window RSA Runway Safety Area SAT Site Acceptance Test SMR Surface Movement Radar SMS Safety Management System SRA Safety Risk Assessment SRMD Safety Risk Management Document SRMDM Safety Risk Management Document Memorandum SRMP Safety Risk Management Panel SHA System Hazard Analysis SSHA Sub-System Hazard Analysis STARS Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System SWIM System Wide Information Management TAMR Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement TRACON Terminal Radar Control Facility UHF Ultra High Frequency VFR Visual Flight Rules VHF Very Hight Frequency VMC Visual Meteorological Condition
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ATTACHMENTS
1. FNL “Draft Graphic Remote Tower Timeline” as of July 30, 2019
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2019 2020 2021
System Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 4 Certification Op Eval Phase 3 Industry- 1/20/20 Active Testing and Commissioning May 7th – 9th Led IOC 5/15/20 TBD TBD Phase 2 Passive Data Collection Industry-Led Data Collection /Analysis Active Op. IOC /Analysis Evaluation
System Optimization and Adaption Abbreviation Key SRMP - Safety Risk Management Panel FNL – Northern Colorado Regional Airport Complete Ops – Operations Op Eval – Operational Evaluation In Progress TBD – To Be Determined Upcoming activity IOC – Initial Operating Capability 12 of 12 SAT – Site Acceptance TestEntire Packet 52 of 53 CAB 8-28-19 Agenda Item 15
January 27-28 Winter CAOA @ The Brown Palace CAB Meeting - TBD Denver, CO
Wednesday, April 8th CDOT Headquarters Joint Lunch with the Transportation Commission Denver, CO
June 10th – 12th Spring CAOA CAB Meeting – TBD Telluride, CO
Wednesday August 25th - 26th CAB/Staff Workshop – Tuesday, August 25th 9 A.M.4 P.M. CAB Meeting – Wednesday, August 26th 9:00 A.M. Division Offices Watkins, CO
Wednesday, October 14th Specific Time & Place TBD Eastern Plains, CO
Wednesday, December 9th Division Offices Watkins, CO
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