1. That the 2021 Airport Strategic Master Plan Be Received and Filed
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RPT 21-110 TITLE: Airport - Strategic Master Plan DATE: March 15, 2021 TO: Airport Advisory Committee PUBLIC: X INCAMERA: RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the 2021 Airport Strategic Master Plan be received and filed. 2. That Public Works Administration, with direction from the Airport Advisory Committee, uses the recommendations of the Plan as the Airport priorities in their General Fund Budget submissions to Council over the next 10 years. TOPIC & PURPOSE: To review the Airports’ Strategic Master Plan and receive direction on its implementation. Over the years, the airport environment changes with new regulations affecting operations, infrastructure ageing and local economic climate fluctuations which may impact other aspects of this transportation system. Therefore every few years the entire airport transportation system needs to be analyzed to find global improvements for the next 5, 10 and 20 year horizons. BACKGROUND: The previous Airport Master Plan was completed in 2009 which was primarily an infrastructure assessment. The 2021 Strategic Master Plan focuses on the strategic implementation of capital and operational areas. Provides guidance on measuring performance indicators to best situate the airport and city for success in the current and forecasted economic environment of our region. RPT 21-110 Page 2 of 4 In January 2020 Prince Albert City Council approved the Airport Budget, including approval for Administration to proceed with the development of an Airport Strategic Master Plan to help address the Airport Advisory Committee Work Plan Items: Strategic Plan (none exists) Master Plan (last done 2009) Topic that could be covered: Topics that could be covered: Airside security (x-ray) Apron Expansions Av Gas card lock New Terminal Customs CAN Pass Grass Runway Economic Development Green Park Flight School Private Planes Float Plane services Taxiway Expansions New Airlines New Terminal Northern client survey Five proposals from aviation consultants were received with HM Aero Aviation Consulting being selected to conduct the Strategic Master Plan in July 2020. Master Plan Objectives In alignment with the City of Prince Albert Strategic Plan, the objectives of the Master Plan are to: . Identify and engage key stakeholders; . Analyze the regional context to identify situational factors influencing the Airport; . Prepare a comprehensive profile of the Airport’s operations, infrastructure, and activity; . Consider opportunities for development and revenue generation to increase its socioeconomic contribution to the region and financial sustainability; . Forecast future activity levels; . Provide a strategic analysis of the Airport and identify its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; . Make recommendations on corporate strategy, infrastructure investments, and organizational processes to set the Airport on a path to success; . Identify a realistic and feasible framework for the implementation, monitoring, and amendment of the Master Plan; and . Ensure the continued safety and efficiency of the Airport’s operations. RPT 21-110 Page 3 of 4 The Master Plan is a key document that will help the City make fiscally responsible and informed decisions as to the future of the facility over the next 20 years. The Master Plan is structured across three planning horizons: . Short-Term – 2021-2025; . Medium-Term – 2026-2030; and . Long-Term – 2031-2040. PROPOSED APPROACH AND RATIONALE: That the Airports’ Strategic Master Plan be brought forward to the Airport Advisor Committee, for the review of the following: - Implementation of the Master Plan - Airport Advisory Committee Work Plan Items - Airport Rates and Fees - Corporate Strategy - Capital, Development & Business Plans - Operational Recommendations After review by the Airport Advisory Committee, the Airport Strategic Master Plan implementation recommendations be developed to present to City Council for their approval. CONSULTATIONS: Administration established a project team for the development of the Airports’ Strategic Master Plan including the Airport Manager, Director of Public Works, Engineering Service Manager, Communications Officer, Project Manager, and the Director of Planning. Project team meetings were Aug-24-20 for initiation, Sept-29-20 for consultation wrap up, Oct-27-20 for 33%, Dec-3-20 for 50% and Jan-29-21 for 99% stages for guidance of the Airport Strategic Master Plan development. The final report and draft presentation were provided Feb-24-21. A public and stakeholder consultation along with an online survey has conducted by HM Aero for a one month period ending September 30, 2020. Key airport stakeholder were also identified and interviewed. COMMUNICATION AND/OR ANNOUNCEMENT PLAN: Once reviewed by the Executive Committee the Airport Strategic Master Plan will need to be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Committee for recommendations to City Council regarding its implementation. RPT 21-110 Page 4 of 4 STRATEGIC PLAN: The master plan was developed to address the City’s 2015 Five Year Strategic Plan strategic goals. The Airport Strategic Master Plan is complete and now the City must start to implement the recommendations. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN: Once adopted by Council the Airport Strategic Master Plan will need to be integrated into the Official Community Plan. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The recommendations in the Airport Strategic Master Plan will be used by Public Works to create the priority for development of the annual Airport budget. Final approval each year remains with Council. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS/IMPLICATIONS: There are no Privacy Implications for this matter. PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Notice pursuant to the Public Notice Bylaw No. 24 of 2015 is not required. PRESENTATION: PowerPoint by Corey Nygaard, Airport Manager and Wes Hicks, Director of Public Works ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2021 Airport Strategic Master Plan 2. 2021 Airport Strategic Master Plan Presentation Written by: Corey Nygaard, Airport Manager Approved by: Director of Public Works & City Manager PRINCE ALBERT AIRPORT STRATEGICc MASTER PLAN Final Report – February 18, 2021 Prince Albert Airport AIRPORT STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN Final Report City of Prince Albert Public Works Department 1084 Central Avenue Prince Albert, SK S6V 7P3 February 18, 2021 HM Aero Inc. Avia NG Inc. 532 Montreal Road, Suite 209 23 Albert Street N Ottawa, ON K1K 4R4 Southampton, ON N0H 2L0 Cover image: Google Earth Executive Summary Master Plan Overview Prince Albert Airport is owned and operated by the City of Prince Albert. HM Aero Aviation Consulting and its subconsultant, Avia NG Airport Consultants, was retained by the City to prepare an Airport Strategic Master Plan. The Master Plan is a key document that will help the City make fiscally responsible and informed decisions regarding the future of the facility over the following planning horizons: Short-Term – 2021-2025; Medium-Term – 2026-2030; and Long-Term – 2031-2040. A comprehensive stakeholder consultation program was performed to inform the preparation of the Master Plan, which included an online survey and stakeholder interviews. A total of 307 respondents completed the online survey that was available in August and September 2020. A total of 31 stakeholder interviews were completed with individuals from 22 organizations, such as: the City of Prince Albert, tenants of Prince Albert Airport, aircraft operators, major regional employers, and industry associations. Airport Overview The City of Prince Albert has owned and operated Prince Albert Airport since 1997, with City Council serving as the facility’s governance body. Additionally, an Airport Advisory Committee was established in 2019 to provide recommendations to Council. The facility is operated as a department of the City under the oversight of an Airport Manager, with four Airport Maintenance Staff responsible for completing daily operational and maintenance duties. Prince Albert Airport is a certified airport and is required to be operated in compliance with Part III of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, which impose a range of requirements such as maintaining an Airport Operations Manual, Safety Management System, Emergency Response Plan, Wildlife Management Plan, Winter Maintenance Plan, and ensuring the compliance of all physical infrastructure and the obstacle environment with TP312 – Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices. Prince Albert Airport is generally performing well financially when compared to similar facilities in Canada, with operating revenues exceeding operating expenses between 2016 and 2019. However, during the same period, the Airport has experienced an average annual increase in operating expenses of approximately 4% and an annual decrease in revenue of 7%. In addition, the City is responsible for the capital expenses associated with maintaining, repairing, and replacing the infrastructure of Prince Albert Airport. A significant infrastructure deficit must be addressed at Prince Albert Airport, which is partly a result of the historic deferral of required upgrades and rehabilitation projects. From 2015 to 2020, an annual average of approximately $278,000 was required in interfund transactions to finance the recapitalization of the Airport’s assets. To offset the expenses of maintaining the Airport’s capital assets, the City has been successful in pursuing grants through the federal Airports Capital Assistance Program and provincial Community Airport Partnership Program. The Airport’s proposed Vision Statement is as follows: Prince Albert Airport will be a local