AGENDA Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Virtual Meeting 1:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – Chair Robert Olislagers 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – Chair Robert Olislagers 3.1. December 11, 2019 Action Needed 3.2. January 27, 2020 Action Needed 4. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS – Chair Robert Olislagers 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Chair Robert Olislagers 6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT – Dave Ulane 7. FINANCIAL UPDATE 7.1. Financial Dashboard – Bryce Shuck 7.2. OpenGov Implementation Update – Bryce Shuck 7.3. New Airport Intern Grant – Scott Storie 7.4. FY 20/21 Budget Adjustment – Dave Ulane Action Needed 8. 2020 CDAG FEDERAL MATCH GRANT HEARING– Todd Green Action Needed 8.1. CAB Resolution 2020-04 9. FY 2021 DIVISION OUT OF STATE TRAVEL PLAN – Dave Ulane Action Needed 10. STATEWIDE INITIATIVE UPDATES 10.1. PFAS Firefighting Foam Testing Equipment – Todd Green 10.2. Mountain AWOS Cameras – Dave Ulane 11. PROGRAM UPDATES 11.1. System Plan/Economic Impact Study – Scott Storie 11.2. Remote Tower – Bill Payne 12. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES – Chair Robert Olislagers/Dave Ulane 13. PROPOSED CALENDAR – Dave Ulane Action Needed 13.1. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – General Meeting – 1:00 pm – Division Offices - Watkins, CO 13.2. Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – CAB/Staff Workshop – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Division Offices – Watkins, CO 13.3. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - General Meeting - 9:00 am - Division Offices – Watkins, CO 14. OTHER MATTERS BY PUBLIC & MEMBERS – Chair Robert Olislagers 15. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES Board Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2019, | 1:00 pm Colorado Division of Aeronautics – Joseph H. Thibodeau Room 5126 Front Range Parkway - Watkins, CO 80137
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Forrest Chairman Robert Olislagers Vice-Chair Joe Rice Secretary Ray Beck Kenny Maenpa Chic Myers
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ann Beardall
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Ulane CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Director Todd Green CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Kaitlyn Westendorf 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 Dave Elliott Meadow Lake Airport Kent Holsinger Incoming Board Member Jason Licon Northern Colorado Regional Airport Leo Milan Office of the Attorney General Amy Miller Incoming Board Member Bill Payne William E. Payne & Associates Dave Ruppel Colorado Air and Space Port Ben Theune Wings Over the Rockies John Weeks Jviation
Pledge of Allegiance
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting commenced at 1:01 pm.
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There were no amendments to the agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
3.1 October 9, 2019
Ray Beck made the MOTION to approve the minutes from October 9, 2019. Joe Rice seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
4. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (By Member)
Ray Beck briefed the Board that the Yampa Valley Regional Airport received a $1.5M grant to finance an extensive asphalt parking apron, a new terminal, and storage building. Ray and Joe Rice attended the Colorado Cooperative Council meeting at the Butterfly Pavilion the first week in December. Ray has met with the Just Transition Advisory Committee twice this year, and the committee should be formalized soon.
Robert Olislagers briefed the Board that the Colorado Skies Academy facility groundbreaking was held on December 12, 2019. On October 10, 2019, the Centennial Airport Administration building “The Hangar” ground breaking was held; the construction of the new building was financed utilizing the State Infrastructure Bank loan program. Robert mentioned that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the draft Metroplex Environmental Assessment for the greater Denver area.
Joe Rice briefed the Board that on December 4, 2019, the Colorado Space Business Roundtable held (CSBR) its CSBR Roundup at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio spoke at the Colorado Cooperative Council regarding the Colorado Air and Space Port. December 19, 2019, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade hosted a forum titled the Government Aerospace Affairs Forum for the Congressional staff in Colorado Springs, CO. June 16th through 19th, 2020 the Aerospace States Association (ASA) will hold its annual conference in Colorado.
Chic Myers briefed the Board that the Meadow Lake Airport construction has been completed. The Colorado Springs City Council has approved Marriott to build two unique hotels on the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport site with construction starting in the spring for the first hotel. FedEx has opened its new distribution center located on the Colorado Springs Airport Business Airpark.
Kenny Maenpa briefed the Board that the Western Slope airports are continuing to expand flight services. The Eagle County Regional Airport announced non-stop flights to Philadelphia, PA. Montrose Regional Airport has expanded service to San Francisco, CA and Dallas Ft-Worth, TX. Both Montrose Regional Airport and the Telluride Regional Airport have expanded service to New York, NY.
Chair Forrest briefed the Board that the Colorado Northwestern Community College aviation training location has expanded to its new facility located at the Colorado Air and Space Port.
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5.1 Outgoing CAB Member Recognition
David Ulane recognized Chair Forrest’s seven years of service and Ray Beck’s six years of service on the Board. Robert Olislagers presented Ray Beck and Chair Forrest with plaques for all their Board member efforts.
5.2 Incoming CAB Member Update
David Ulane introduced Amy Miller and Kent Holsinger as the new incoming Board members. Amy Miller from Akron, CO, will be representing the Eastern Slope. Kent Holsinger from Walden, CO, will be representing the Western Slope. Both Amy and Kent's terms will start on December 19, 2019.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jason Licon briefed the Board that the Colorado Airport Operators Association's (CAOA) Winter Conference & Legislative Reception will be a one-day event held at the Brown Palace on Monday, January 27, 2020. The Spring Conference will be held at the Telluride Regional Airport on June 10th through 12th, 2020.
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT - David Ulane
David Ulane provided an update to the Board regarding the Division’s office reconfiguration, which includes accessibility and code updates, conference room power and data upgrades, as well as general electrical and lighting upgrades. The front office will be reconfigured into a welcoming customer-friendly entrance as well as the reconfiguration of Shahn's office to allow for office space for the pending Education/Outreach Specialist. We will have a better idea of the construction schedule at the January meeting. Due to past storms, the office roof will need to be replaced sooner than what was initially planned; this was initially budgeted in the facility improvement plan for 2023. David previously briefed the Board that he has been working with Bye Aerospace, the Colorado Energy Office, Centennial Airport, and CDOT’s Office of Mobility regarding starting a airport initially aircraft charging infrastructure study. David would like a further discussion with the Board about the possibility for the Division to fund and oversee an analysis/study of airport system challenges that would be posed from this new electric aircraft technology. The Board endorsed the study concept. David briefed the Board that the Division’s second intern, Patrick Heaton has accepted an Airport Planner position with Kimley-Horn, starting January 8, 2020. The Division expects to introduce the next intern at the January 27, 2020 meeting. The 2020 Airport Directories and Aeronautical Charts will be available in January, as well as the directories being available for download via PDF.
8. FINANCIAL UPDATE
8.1 Financial Dashboard
Bryce Shuck briefed the Board that the Division cash balance for November ended at $13.1M up $400K from $12.7M in October. This increase was expected, though we anticipate December to drop due to large drawdowns for the La Junta and Meadow Lake Airport grants. Total revenue for November came in at $2.3M, which was 78.7% of the forecast. One of the more significant vendors at Denver International Airport did not file for October, which is why revenue was lower than expected. The Division received $2.2M in tax revenue for November, which was down $500K Page 3 of 5 12/11/19
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8.2 OpenGov Implementation Update
Bryce Shuck provided an update on the progress of the OpenGov implementation to the Board. Bryce illustrated how the OpenGov platform would display the Division’s financial dashboard to the Board and the general public.
8.3 New Intern Grant
Patrick Heaton briefed the Board that the Division is currently contracting a grant to support one new internship position. Greeley-Weld County has requested a grant to hire one full-time intern for a twelve-month program.
9. PROJECT UPDATES
9.1 Meadow Lake Runway Reconstruction
Kaitlyn Westendorf briefed the Board on the Meadow Lake Runway Reconstruction Project. Jon Weeks from Jviation and Dave Elliott from the Meadow Lake Airport Association were both in attendance to assist in the update. The project was funded in both 2018 and 2019. The 2018 grant included $400,000 of CDAG funding with a 10% local match. The 2019 grant included $2.2M of CDAG, $688,176 FAA and $322,873 local. The total grant amount for both years, with all funding sources, was $3,611,049. The location of the project allowed for staff to be onsite much more than usual and see the project at multiple phases throughout the reconstruction. Kaitlyn thanked both the airport association and Jviation for their partnership in the project and the final result. Bids were favorable enough to get the runway, and full parallel reconstructed and pavement maintenance completed on the ramp and Taxiway B.
9.2 Wings Over the Rockies - Discover Colorado Airports Series
David Ulane introduced Ben Theune, the Director of Marketing with Wings Over the Rockies. Ben briefed the Board that in 2018 that Wings Over the Rockies partnered with the Division to create the Discover Colorado’s Airport exhibit highlighting all seventy-four public-use airports in the state. This exhibit, along with Shahn Sederberg’s directory photos and airport stories, has created a fantastic amount of engagement. Every Sunday, a social media post via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter was published, highlighting a different public use airport for seventy-four weeks. Ben approached Rocky Mountain PBS regarding airing a documentary partnering with the Colorado Division of Aeronautics that would showcase a few Colorado airports and communities to show their economic, educational, and community impact.
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Todd Green briefed the Board that the Division has elected to reinstate its annual review process for the state & local grant program. The Division’s recommendation for the 2020 state & local grant program would provide twenty-one airports a total of $6,005,195 in CDAG grants; this includes fifteen pavement maintenance projects, three fuel farm installations/upgrades, two AWOS III installations, one utility infrastructure installation and one airfield remarking project. Vice Chair Olislagers asked questions about the Division’s funding of fuel farms. Director Ulane explained that where needed fuel services don’t exist, the Division desires to work with local airport sponsors to develop the infrastructure to support fuel sales. State/local grants will be presented to the CAB for formal approval at the January 27, 2020 CAB meeting.
11. NEW STATEWIDE INITIATIVES UPDATE
11.1 PFAS Firefighting Foam Testing Equipment
David Ulane briefed the Board that Todd Green is continuing to work on the statewide price agreement for the PFAS firefighting foam testing equipment.
11.2 Mountain AWOS Cameras
David Ulane provided an update to the Board that the Division staff have been working with the FAA and CDOT procurement to finalize the language and cost of the reimbursable agreement. The total overall project cost, which includes the FAA administrative overhead, will total $226,746.
12. PROGRAM UPDATES
12.1 System Plan/Economic Impact Study
Scott Storie briefed the Board on the progress of these studies, as provided in the progress report included in the Board packet.
12.2 Remote Tower
Bill Payne briefed the Board on the progress of the Remote Tower project, as outlined in the monthly progress report included in the Board packet.
13. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Chair Forrest has met with Representative Alex Valdez regarding potential aviation workforce develop opportunities.
14. PROPOSED CALENDAR
14.1 Monday, January 27, 2020 –Winter CAOA & CAB Meeting/State & Local Grant Review – 10:00 am - Brown Palace Hotel Denver CO.
14.2 Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Time TBD -General Meeting/Federal Match Grant Hearing & Joint Lunch with TC – 1:00 pm CDOT HQ Denver CO.
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Casey Adamson briefed the Board on behalf of the Colorado Ninety-Nines. October 12, 2019, the 99’s held The Girl Scout Patch Day and Let’s Fly Now event at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) there where thirty-five students that participated in both events.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:24 pm.
Board Meeting Minutes approved by:
______Board Member Signature Date
CAB Seal
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MINUTES Board Meeting Monday, January 27, 2020 Colorado Airport Operators Winter Conference Brown Palace - Prospector Suite - 321 17th Street - Denver, CO 80202
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Robert Olislagers Vice-Chair Ann Beardall Kenny Maenpa Chic Myers Kent Holsinger Amy Miller
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Joe Rice
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Ulane CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Director Todd Green CDOT - Division of Aeronautics Kaitlyn Westendorf 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 Angelica Cassio-Sasse CDOT - Division of Aeronautics – Intern Safiya Abdulhakim AAAE - Metropolitan State University Casey Adamson Dibble Engineering Adam Ambro Gensler Cooper Anderson Greeley Weld County Airport Jared Bass Dibble Engineering Collin Bible Garver Emily Blizzard USDA/APHIS Wildlife Services Kevin Booth Yampa Valley Regional Airport Kristin Brownson Federal Aviation Administration Linda Bruce Federal Aviation Administration Joseph Burtard Grand Junction Regional Airport John Cessar Dibble Engineering Gina Conley Centennial Airport Dennis Corsi Armstrong Consultants Kevin Ensor KLJ Civil Engineering Bill Epp Alfred Benesh Jesse Erickson Jviation Jesse Fabula Armstrong Consultants Page 1 of 8 1/27/20
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Pledge of Allegiance
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting commenced at 10:05 am.
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
There were no amendments to the agenda.
3. NEW COLORADO AERONAUTICAL BOARD MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS
Vice-Chair Robert Olislagers introduced the Board’s two new members. Kent Holsinger-from Walden, CO - Representing Western Slope Governments. Kent briefed the Board that he is an Attorney as well as a private pilot and is excited to join the Board.
Amy Miller-from Akron, CO - Representing Eastern Slope Governments. Amy briefed the Board that she appreciates the opportunity to represent the eastern slope on the Board. Vice-Chair Olislagers noted that Amy has been on the Akron Airport Board for over ten years.
4. NEW COLORADO AERONAUTICAL BOARD OFFICER ELECTIONS
Leo Milan briefed the Board that it would not be necessary to make a formal motion for the nomination and election of new Board member positions.
4.1 Nominations
Ann Beardall nominated Robert Olislagers for Chair. Ann Beardall nominated Kenny Maenpa for Vice-Chair. Ann Beardall nominated Chic Myers for Secretary.
Ann Beardall made the MOTION to close the nominations of the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. Kenny Maenpa seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
4.2 Voting
The result of the elections are as follows:
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5. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
5.1 December 11, 2019
Kenny Maenpa made the MOTION to approve the minutes from December 11, 2019. Chic Myers seconded.
Ann Beardall, Kent Holsinger, and Amy Miller abstained from the December 11, 2019 approval of the minutes.
(Need to hear from Dave & Robert regarding this Motion)
6. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS (By Member)
Kent Holsinger briefed the Board that he met with Montrose Regional Airport Manager, Lloyd Arnold, who enlightened him on the airport’s commercial service operations and plans for expansion. Kent also met with Kent Crowder, the Jackson County Administrator, in an effort to learn more about recent wildlife incursions that resulted in an antelope being struck by an aircraft. Later, Kent received a briefing on operations at Telluride Regional Airport by Airport Director, Kenny Maenpa.
Ann Beardall briefed the Board that the Colorado Pilots Association and the Blue Sky Gallery Fly- In calendars have been published.
Kenny Maenpa briefed the Board that the Telluride Regional Airport has already recorded a record number of skiers this season. Kenny noted that business has increased at all the airports located on the Western Slope. Representatives from Searidge Technologies conducted a remote air traffic control tower demonstration for attending Colorado western slope airport managers after the Board meeting.
Chic Myers briefed the Board that the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has signed a contract with the US Forrest Service for the construction of a new permanent air tanker base and de-ice ramp. The facility will be located near the east runway and will accommodate multiple firefighting aircraft.
Amy Miller had nothing to report.
Robert Olislagers briefed the Board that Centennial Airport reported $355,000 operations in 2019. The airport has done well with its data collection for the economic impact study.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT - David Ulane
David Ulane noted that last year the Board allocated $226,746 from the Colorado Aeronautical Fund for a reimbursable agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to start an AWOS Weather Camera Initiative. The Division is pleased to announce that the reimbursable Page 4 of 8 1/27/20
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9. FINANCIAL UPDATE
9.1 Financial Dashboard
Bryce Shuck briefed the Board that the Division cash balance for December ended at $12.8M down $300K from $13.1M in November. This decrease was expected, as we had some large draws on state/local grants. Total revenue for December came in at $2.8M, which was 93.9% of the forecast. One of the more significant vendors at Denver International Airport was able to catch up on missed filings for October, which was expected. There was an unexpected filling by United Airlines that lowered revenue by $493K, we are looking into this and suspect it will come back to the Division in subsequent months. The Division received $2.7M in tax revenue for December, which was up $600K from $2.1M in November. Tax disbursements followed the normal cycle for being one month behind revenues. The contingency slide shows the Division’s risk level between our current 2020 planned CDAG program and our projected 2021 planned CDAG program. As the graph shows, funds are available to cover the FY20 grant program of $8.6M and shows room for growth looking towards FY21. Flowage at Denver International Airport set a new record in December at 44.6M gallons, which was 14.6% higher than in 2018. The fuel forecast for January is 42.3M gallons. The FY20 administration budget is set at $1.22M. $540K has been spent in administration costs thus far for the fiscal year, and the Division projects spending for the year to be $1.11M for FY20. This would finalize the Division's Administrative expenses at 3.28% of FY19 revenue, which is well below the 5% statutory cap.
9.2 OpenGov Implementation Update
Bryce Shuck presented a demonstration of the OpenGov platform and introduced Shelly Millis- Wight with OpenGov. Ms. Millis-Wight briefed the Board that the OpenGov platform is solely focused on government agencies. OpenGov's focus is streamlining the budget process to improve management decisions with actionable insight while telling a story to the public, commissioners, staff and public in a simple way. OpenGov was created to provide financial report transparency in a format that could be used internally, and with the public.
10. FY 2021 DIVISION REVENUE & ADMINISTRATION BUDGET REQUEST
Bryce Shuck briefed the Board that due to state statute, the Division may not exceed the 5% cap of the previous fiscal year's revenue in its administration budget. With the projected FY20 revenue of $33M, a maximum of $1.65M could be spent on administration under the state statute. The Division is seeking approval of $1.28M to fund the administration budget through FY21, 3.88% of the FY20 revenue forecast. Page 5 of 8 1/27/20
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Ann Beardall made the MOTION to approve the FY21 budget. Chic Myers seconded. The MOTION carried unanimously.
10.1 FY 2021 Aeronautics Property Budget Request
Bryce Shuck briefed the Board that the Division would like to create an Aeronautics property budget that would be used to allocate funding for expenses associated with the Division's office building. The Division staff is requesting approval of $106,700 to fund the Aeronautics property budget through FY21.
Kenny Maenpa made the MOTION to approve the FY21 aeronautics property budget. Ann Beardall seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
11. 2020 COLORADO DISCRETIONARY AVIATION STATE & LOCAL GRANT HEARING
Todd Green briefed the Board that the Division staff is requesting approval of the 2020 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) applications for state and local grant requests totaling $6,005,192. The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) matching grants will be considered at the April Board meeting. The Division has received twenty-one applications consisting of fifteen pavement maintenance projects, three fuel farm installations/upgrades, two AWOS III installations, one utility infrastructure installation, and one airfield remarking project. The Division staff is requesting approval of the 2020 state & local applications totaling $6,005,192.
Ann Beardall made the MOTION to approve the state & local applications totaling $6,005,192. Kenny Maenpa seconded. Amy Miller abstained from voting on Akron.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
12. FY 2021 STATEWIDE INITIATIVES BUDGET REQUEST
Todd Green briefed the Board that the Division staff is requesting approval for the FY21 Statewide Initiative budget. The Division is requesting $2,356,000 to fund sixteen initiatives for FY21. The statewide budget request would include the following: Airport AWOS Program; Airport Inspections (PCI & 5010); Airport Internships; Crack Fill Program; Education; Mountain AWOS Program; NASAO 2021(one-time event); EAA Oshkosh AirVenture; Outreach & Engagement; Publications; Professional Development; Remote Tower; Reporting; Surplus Equipment; Technical Services; and USDA Wildlife Services. The Division staff is requesting approval of the FY21 Statewide Initiatives budget reques totaling $2,356,000.
Chic Myers made the MOTION to approve the FY21 Statewide Initiatives budget requesttotaling $2,356,000. Kenny Maenpa seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
13. HARRIET ALEXANDER FIELD FIRE SEASON 2019
David Ulane introduced Zechariah Papp, the Airport Manager for the Salida - Harriet Alexander Airfield. Zech briefed the Board on his airport’s involvement in the 2019 firefighting season. Zech has been with Harriett Alexander Airfield for five years and noted that wildfires have Page 6 of 8 1/27/20
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14. PROGRAM UPDATES
14.1 System Plan/Economic Impact Study
Scott Storie briefed the Board on the progress of these studies as provided in the progress report included in the Board packet. The Preliminary 2020 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact study results are available and will be presented during the CAOA conference.
14.2 Division Strategic Plan
David Ulane briefed the Board that the Division continues to implement initiatives under the 2018 Strategic Plan and will be providing an update at each Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA) conference. The Division has developed six specific goals from the strategic plan to address with the Board. David provided a summary of all the completed objectives outlined in the Board packet.
14.3 Remote Tower
Bill Payne briefed the Board on the progress of the Remote Tower project, as outlined in the monthly progress report included in the Board packet.
15. CAB GOVERNANCE DOCUMENT UPDATE
David Ulane briefed the Board that the CAB governance documents will need to be updated to reflect the addition of Kent Holsinger as the Western Slope Representative and Amy Miller as the Eastern Slope Representative.
Kenny Maenpa made the MOTION to approve the updated CAB governance documents adding Kent Holsinger as the Western Slope Representative and Amy Miller as the Eastern Slope Representative. Chic Myers seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
16. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
16.1 2020 Advocacy Resolution
David Ulane briefed the Board that in January 2019, the Board adopted a legislative/advocacy resolution that outlines the Board's position on several legislative and policy issues affecting aviation in Colorado. David provided a summary of the policy and legislative issues outlined in the Board packet.
Kenny Maenpa made the MOTION to approve the 2020 advocacy resolution. Chic Myers seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
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Kaitlyn Westendorf explained the Conflict of Interest Statements to the Board. This statement is included in the CAB governance documents established and adopted by the Board, each member of the Board must sign them annually.
18. PROPOSED CALENDAR
18.1 Wednesday, April 15, 2020 - General Meeting/Federal Match Grant Hearing & Joint Lunch with TC – Lunch: Noon, Meeting 1:00 pm - CDOT HQ Denver, CO.
18.2 June 10-12, 2020 – General Meeting 7 Spring CAOA Conference - Time & Location TBD - Telluride, CO.
Kenny Maenpa made the MOTION to approve the proposed calendar. Chic Myers seconded.
The MOTION carried unanimously.
19. OTHER MATTERS BY PUBLIC & MEMBER
Casey Adamson briefed the Board on behalf of the Colorado Ninety-Nines. October 12, 2019, the 99's held Girl Scout Patch Day and Let's Fly Now event at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS); there where thirty-five students participated in both events. This year the 99's Let's Fly Now event will be held at the Colorado Air and Space Port on May 9, 2020. The 99's are currently looking for pilots and children to participate in The Girl Scout Patch Day and the Let's Fly Now events.
Mike Ginter, with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, noted that he would like to see all fifty states holding an Airport 101 course, and congratulated the Division for all their great work.
Stacie Fain, with the Steamboat Springs Airport, noted that the Pinedale, WY Airport Manager, had given his resignation notice, and that it would be a great opportunity for an aspiring airport manager.
20. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 am.
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CAB Seal
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5126 Front Range Parkway Watkins, CO 80137 Division Director's Report April 15, 2020 ______
It’s absolutely amazing how much has changed in our entire world since my March Director’s report. As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly worldwide in the last month, the Division has been working hard to adapt to our current working environment and looking forward strategically to position us for continued success on behalf of our airports, partners and stakeholders. As we’ll discuss throughout this remote CAB meeting, I’m confident in our team, our processes and our experience with challenging times like this. Our Division is flexible, nimble, resilient, and most of all dedicated. I couldn’t ask for a more dedicated group of peers or a more engaged CAB to work with as we navigate these current circumstances.
Recent Activities/Items
1. Division Remote Working Arrangements/COVID 19- On March 16th, CDOT encouraged all Divisions that could work remotely to do so to the extent possible. Our Division is fortunate in that nearly all our work can be accomplished remotely, so on March 17th, the entire Division team transitioned to telework from home. As needed, staff is in the office accomplishing tasks that must be handled there, including collecting mail and processing paper invoices (following social distancing protocols when others are present). Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings our team conducts a video call to ensure we stay on the same page, an increase from our normal once-weekly meetings since we’re not in the office together at this time. We expect this arrangement to continue at least through the term of the Governor’s Stay at Home Order, which runs through April 26th (as of April 9th).
I’m very proud of the resiliency and flexibility of our team. We continue to conduct business as usual, providing our customers with the same outstanding service that’s always been a hallmark of our Division, even when we’re not in the office.
2. Education Grants Solicitation- A solicitation for applications for our FY20 and FY21 education grants ($500K total) was disseminated on March 12th and shared with the CAB in a separate email. Unfortunately, this was exactly the moment at which the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Division became clear, and on March 16th, we notified all solicitation recipients that the program is on hold until further notice. While this timing was unfortunate, it did happen in a way that didn’t see potential applicants expend resources or time putting applications together. A motion to forego the Aviation Education Grant programs for FY2020 and FY2021 is on this CAB meeting agenda.
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3. Education Grants and Outreach Specialist Position Update: As we’ll discuss in agenda item 7.4, we are recommending CAB approval of our plan to suspend the hiring of this position at this time, given our financial circumstances in the near future. The FTE position is now permanently assigned to our Division, so when we are in a position to fill it, we will not have to repeat the process to obtain a position.
4. Division Office Improvement/ADA Compliance Project: On the bright side, our contractor started our office improvement/Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance project the same week we transitioned to telework, making the project easier on the contractor and resulting in no impact to staff work. The project is moving forward well, and includes a reconfiguration of our front entrance area to a more welcoming and open plan, division of Shahn’s office to create an additional office for a future employee, upgrades of our old fluorescent lighting to more energy efficient LED fixtures with motion sensors, various ADA upgrades such as door handles and exit door path adjustments, and remodeling of the restrooms, including replacement of peeling wall coverings and ancient fixtures and countertops. Work is slated to be complete in mid-May. Below are photos of some of the work underway, including the routing of power and data to our conference room table: Removal of Tonya’s office wall for new welcome area
New wall creating second office for future employee
Power/data/video routing to conference room table
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5. Centennial Airport Administrative/Community Building Update- As Robert Olislagers will address at the meeting, the airport’s Division SIB-funded new administrative/community building is under construction, with “topping out” taking place on April 9th. Thanks to Robert for collaborating on a great project fence sign noting the Division’s financial participation in the project!
6. June CAB Meeting Change /Cancellation of Spring CAOA Conference in Telluride- The week of April 13th, CAOA will be announcing that their 2020 Spring Conference in Telluride will be cancelled and rescheduled for June 9-11, 2021. With that, our planned June CAB meeting in conjunction with that event will be adjusted to our normal second Wednesday- June 10th at 1:00 p.m., either in our Division offices or remotely as circumstances at that time will warrant.
Upcoming Events:
June 10: Regular June CAB Meeting (Aero Offices or Remote)
August 25: Annual CAB/Staff Workshop (Aero Offices- full day)’’
August 26: Regular August CAB Meeting (Aero Offices)
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Informational Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
UPDATE DATE: April 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: 7.1 - Financial Update
FROM: Bryce Shuck – Business Manager
Informational Item Summary:
Here is an overview of the financial dashboards for FY20. As a reminder, we have a two-month lag to when we have revenue details show up, so we are not yet feeling the fiscal hit of COVID- 19, we expect to see the first true impacts start showing up with next month’s briefings.
Slide A - Fund 160 balance finished March at $13.2M down $600K from $13.8M to close February. - This decrease was expected as revenues were based on the February filing period, while the bulk of the expenses were from January tax disbursements. An increase of roughly $20k is expected in April due to March’s revenue still outpacing February’s disbursements.
Slide B - Total revenue for March came in at $1.8M which was 62.0% of forecast; this was due to some lower than expected filings at DEN that we expect to be caught up in the near future. - The Division’s revenue forecast for FY20 is being revised for the final quarter to $27.0M. This is due to the drastic decline in aviation activity, as well as oil prices.
Slide C - The Division received $1.8M in tax revenue for March. This was down $1.5M from $3.3M in February. - Tax disbursements followed the normal cycle of being one month behind revenues.
Slide D - Our contingency slide shows our risk level between our current 2020 planned CDAG and our projected 2021 planned CDAG program. As the graph shows we have the funds available to cover our FY20 grant program of $6.38M. As we look ahead to FY21, with the current instability in the market, we will likely need to
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Slide E - Flowage at DEN for March was 29.3M gallons, which was 23.3% lower than in 2019. Fuel forecast for April is 8.3M gallons, this represents a projected year over year decrease of 78.7%, this obviously is due to the massive disruptions in the aviation industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Slide F - FY20 Administration cost budget is set at $1.22M. Currently we have spent $855k on admin and are projecting a spend of $1.11M for FY20. This would have us at 3.29% of FY19 revenue, which is well below the 5% statutory cap.
Supplemental Informational Item Summary:
Forecast - Due to the massive disruption in the aviation market, as well as the unforeseen drop in oil prices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Division has implemented the following revenue projections; o EIA forecast for oil prices will continue to be utilized as per normal. o Revenue for April-May-June will be based on the most recent fuel flow projection at DEN for April of 8.5M gallons. o Revenue for July 2020-February 2021 will be based on a 25% drop year over year based on the prior year’s actual flowage. o March 2021 forward, we will use a flat year over year flowage. With an adjustment for any months (currently projected as April-May-June) running at unsustainably low levels. o It is fully expected we will revise this methodology as soon as we see what the new “normal” is at DEN as the pandemic begins to clear. We have consistently and confidently established monthly trends at DEN, and will be able to react very quickly with our revenue forecast as we start to see activity recovering. I will update this section each month to highlight any adjustments being made. o At this point, so much about the next few months is in flux, and we expect to have a clearer picture at the June CAB meeting. Again, our current obligations, our 2020 grant program and the majority of our programmed 2021 program are covered at our current Aviation Fund balance and projected revenues.
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Colorado Aeronautical Board - Financial Dashboard Reporting Month: Mar-19 Data Current Through: 7-Apr-20 Aviation Fund Cash Balance Aeronautics Revenue Forecast
16 16 $40 3
14 14 $35 Millions Millions Millions 12 12 $30
10 10 $25
8 $20 8 6 $15 6 4 $10 4 2 $5 2 0 $- 0 Jul-19 Jan-20 Jun-20 Oct-19 Apr-20 Sep-19 Feb-20 Dec-19 Aug-19 Nov-19 Mar-20 May-20 Budgeted Amount Actuals + Forecast Forecast
Fund 160 balance finished March at $13.2M down $600K from $13.8 to close February. This decrease was Total revenue for March came in at $1.8M which was 62.0% of forecast. ; this was due to some lower than expected expected as revenues were based on the February filing period, while the bulk of the expenses were from filings at DEN that we expect to be caught up in the near future. The Division’s revenue forecast for FY20 is being January tax disbursements. An increase of roughly 200k is expected in April due to March’s revenue still revised for the final quarter to $27.0M. This is due to the drastic decline in aviation activity, as well as oil prices. expecting to outpace February’s disbursements. Tax Revenues & Expenditures Division Contingency Fund Breakdown
$4.00 $12.0 Contingency Analysis $3.50
Millions Projected Year $3.00 Millions $10.0 End Cash Balance $2.50 Total $ $8.0 Allocated $2.00 Reserve $1.50 $6.0
Sales Sales & Excise Tax Contingency $1.00 $4.0 Balance
$0.50 New CDAG Program $0.00 $2.0
$0.0 2020 2021 Revenue Disbursements
The Division received $1.8M in tax revenue for March. This was down $1.5M from $3.3M in February. Tax Our contingency slide shows our risk level between our current 2020 planned CDAG and our projected 2021 planned disbursements followed the normal cycle of being one month behind revenues. CDAG program. As the graph shows we have the funds available to cover our FY20 grant program of $6.38M. As we look ahead to FY21, with the current instability in the market, we will likely need to revisit our originally planned $9.5M program for FY21. A more definitive recommendation will be made to the board and planning team in August 2020. Flowage at Denver International Airport FY2020 Admin Budget
48 $1,800
43 $1,600 Millions $1,400 38 Thousands $1,200 33 $1,000 28 $800 23 $600
18 $400 $200 13 $- 8
5% Statutory Cap Budget 2018 Gallons 2019 Gallons 2020 Gallons Actuals + Forecast Flowage at DEN for March was 29.3M gallons, which was 23.3% lower than in 2019. Fuel forecast for April is FY20 Administration cost budget is set at $1.22M. Currently we have spent $855k on admin, and are projecting a 8.3M gallons, this represents a projected year over year decrease of 78.7%, this obviously is due to the spend of $1.11M for FY20. This would have us at 3.29% of FY19 revenue, which is well below the 5% statutory cap. massive disruptions in the aviation industry as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Informational Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: 7.3 - Grants – Administrative Update
FROM: Scott Storie
Informational Item Summary:
This memo details the grants that have had or are in the process of executing administrative amendments and/or new intern program contracts since the last CAB meeting. Administrative amendments are typically done for grant amendments that do not require a change in scope of work or supplemental funding.
The intern program is approved for a not to exceed amount annually in order to provide airports with enough flexibility to apply for intern grants as needed. The individual intern requests are not presented to the Board; however, the staff updates the Board when funds for this program have been requested.
Background:
Grantee: Durango – La Plata County Airport (DRO) Grant contracted: 20-DRO-I01 (Internship) Grant amount: $7,920 CAB approval: 1/28/2019 – FY20 Internship Program funding approved Planner: Scott Storie
DRO applied for and was administratively approved for a grant matching 50% of the $16.50 an hour wage for an approximatly 24 week long Airport Operations Internship.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan: N/A
Financial Impact: N/A – FY20 Statewide Initiatives budget approved January 28, 2019
Staff Recommendation: N/A
Attachments: N/A
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: 7.4 – FY2020 AND FY2021 Budget Adjustments
FROM: David Ulane, Director RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a motion to approve reductions to the Division’s FY2020 and FY2021 expense budgets totaling $800,000
Action Item Summary:
In response to current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on aviation activity, the Division of Aeronautics staff is requesting the CAB’s approval of reductions to the Division’s FY2020 and FY2021 expense budgets totaling $800,000.
Background:
It’s well known that the global COVID-19 pandemic is having far reaching and profound impacts on aviation activity. As aviation activity and aviation fuel prices have both reached historic lows in the past few weeks, future Division revenues will fall below even our worst case forecasts, and at this time, recovery times and levels are not known
To that end, Division staff believes it prudent to forego specific significant expenses previously approved by the CAB in our FY2020 and FY2021 budgets. Staff is recommending the following budget reductions totaling: • Foregoing the 2019 and 2020 Aviation Education Grant Programs o Impact- $250,000 reduction in FY2020 Division budget o Impact- $250,000 reduction in FY2021 Division budget • Postponing our 2020 Airport Electric Aircraft Infrastructure Study o Impact- $200,000 reduction in FY2021 Division budget • Postponing filling our new Education Grants/Outreach Specialist position o Impact- $100,000 reduction in FY2021 Administrative budget (includes benefits overhead
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The total FY2020 and FY2021 impacts of these reductions total $800,000. For all of these expenses except for the $250,000 of aviation education grants for our current fiscal year (which ends June 30, certainly before any recovery), we can add these programs back into our budgets if future circumstances permit. For our new Education Grants/Outreach Specialist position, that FTE position is now permanently assigned to our Division- it will simply remain vacant. When we are ready to fill it in the future, we will not have to repeat the onerous process of obtaining a new FTE for our Division.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
This request has a direct link to Goal 1 of the Division’s Strategic Plan, which has us “support the Division’s commitments for the current and subsequent fiscal year by effectively managing the operating budget to ensure an adequate contingency fund balance.” More specifically, these strategic budget actions have direct applicability to Objective 1-2 of this Goal, which tasks us with “maintain[ing] the financial forecast model to monitor oil prices and fuel sales, and accordingly adjust direct spending and set-asides to avoid going over budget.”
Financial Impact:
These adjustments will reduce our FY2020 expense budget by $250,000 and our FY2021 expense budget by $550,000.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends a motion to approve reductions to the Division’s FY2020 and FY2021 expense budgets totaling $800,000.
Attachments:
None
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Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: 8 – 2020 CDAG Federal Match Grant Hearing
FROM: Todd Green, Program Manager RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a motion to approve three federal match grant applications totaling $372,929 and to not further obligate the remaining planned $2,072,702 of state funding for future program needs until after the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is realized.
Action Item Summary:
The Division of Aeronautics staff is requesting approval for three of the originally planned 25 federal match grant applications. Due to the continually evolving COVID-19 response, the state funding in the remaining 22 applications (totaling just over $2M) is no longer needed for the federal projects to be realized. Instead of developing a plan to repurpose the unneeded funds for projects this year, the staff is also requesting approval to postpone the use of the remaining funds until the full extent of the virus impact is realized.
Background:
As we have all seen, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted “normal business” for many industries worldwide, aviation included. The response to the pandemic is rapidly evolving and has recently begun to include relief funding for some of those impacted industries.
The recently approved Coronavirus Relief Bill (HR.748- the CARES Act) included $10 billion to help airports impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. One aspect of this relief package included providing AIP funding at 100% for federally funded airport projects this fiscal year (FY20). This 100% federal funding for FY20 projects negated the need for local or state matching funds for 22 of the 25 federal match applications submitted this year. The three remaining grant applications are for state match on federal projects that received year-end funding in FY19. The 2020 Federal Match Program is attached and details each of the planned 25 projects before the CARES Act funding. The three grants applications staff is requesting
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As shown in the 2020 Federal Match Program attachment, before the announcement of this relief funding, the Division had planned to grant $2,445,631 in federal matching funds to 25 airports statewide, which was to be matched with $5,425,812 in local airport funds. As now only a portion of that funding is needed, the Division staff has contemplated numerous options to repurpose the funding and believes that the best course of action at this point is to protect the remaining funding and not further obligate it at this time, until the full impact of the pandemic and its impacts are defined.
Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
The three associated grant applications would help to achieve or maintain several performance measures from the Division’s 2020 Colorado Aviation System Plan including:
Access & Mobility – Percent of airports with adequate terminal capacity
Safety & Efficiency – Percent of airports that have full perimeter wildlife fencing
Financial Impact:
These three applications total $372,929 in state funding. The surplus planned $2,072,702 is not needed to realize the completion of the remaining 22 federal projects this year.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends a motion to approve three federal match grant applications totaling $372,929 and to not further obligate the remaining planned $2,072,702 of state funding for future program needs until after the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is realized.
Attachments:
CAB Resolution 2020-04
2020 Federal Match Program illustrated by airport and depicts the local and state funds saved as a result of the CARES Act provisions.
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Airport Project Description State Local Federal Total ID
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport ASE Airfield Pavement Maintenance $55,555.00 $55,557.00 Totals $55,555.00 $55,557.00
Boulder Municipal Airport BDU Runway and Taxiway Rehabilitation $250,000.00 $370,553.88 Totals $250,000.00 $370,553.88
Centennial Airport APA Taxiway Rehabilitation & East Complex Lighting Upgrade $250,000.00 $305,555.56 Totals $250,000.00 $305,555.56
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport COS Runway 17R/35L Rehabilitation (Phase I) $250,000.00 $920,000.00 Totals $250,000.00 $920,000.00
Cortez Municipal Airport CEZ Taxiway Shoulder Construction $18,555.00 $18,557.00 Totals $18,555.00 $18,557.00
Durango-La Plata County Airport Commercial Apron Rehabilitation $80,551.00 $80,551.00 $1,822,905.00 $1,984,007.00 DRO Land Acquisition $110,470.00 $1,344,530.00 $2,500,000.00 $3,955,000.00 Totals $191,021.00 $1,425,081.00 $4,322,905.00 $5,939,007.00
Eagle County Regional Airport EGE Commercial Apron Pavement Maintenance $41,111.00 $41,112.00 Totals $41,111.00 $41,112.00
Fremont County Airport 1V6 Taxiway A Rehabilitation & Runway Pavement Maintenance $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Totals $35,000.00 $35,000.00
Granby-Grand County Airport GNB Taxiway Construction Design $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Totals $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Grand Junction Regional Airport Commercial Apron Rehabilitation and Runup Area GJT $250,000.00 $1,150,000.00 Construction Totals $250,000.00 $1,150,000.00
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Airport Project Description State Local Federal Total ID
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport GUC Terminal Program - Construction (Phase II) $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Totals $250,000.00 $250,000.00
Harriet Alexander Airport ANK Taxiway A Rehabilitation $34,277.00 $34,278.00 Totals $34,277.00 $34,278.00
Holyoke Airport Master Plan Update $16,666.00 $16,667.00 HEQ Pavement Maintenance $12,222.00 $12,222.00 Airfield Electrical Design $4,444.00 $4,445.00 Totals $33,332.00 $33,334.00
La Junta Municipal Airport LHX Apron & Taxilane Rehabilitation & Master Plan Update $30,107.00 $30,107.00 Totals $30,107.00 $30,107.00
Lamar Municipal Airport LAA Master Plan Update $16,666.00 $16,667.00 Totals $16,666.00 $16,667.00
Limon Municipal Airport LIC Taxilane Construction $17,500.00 $17,500.00 Totals $17,500.00 $17,500.00
McElroy Field 20V Runway Rehabilitation $227,777.00 $227,777.00 Totals $227,777.00 $227,777.00
Montrose Regional Airport MTJ Terminal Design (Phase II) $42,000.00 $42,000.00 Totals $42,000.00 $42,000.00
Northern Colorado Regional Airport FNL Apron and Connector Construction $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Totals $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Pueblo Memorial Airport Wildlife Perimeter Fence (Phase I) $98,575.00 $98,575.00 $3,745,842.00 $3,942,992.00 PUB Wildlife Perimeter Fence (Phase II) $50,502.00 $50,502.00 Totals $149,077.00 $149,077.00
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2020 Federal Match Program CAB 4-15-20 Agenda Item 8 State and Local columns depict planned funding amounts prior to the CARES Act Provisions. Highlighted projects are not affected by the CARES Act.
Airport Project Description State Local Federal Total ID
Rangely Airport 4V0 Drainage Improvements $1,250.00 $1,250.00 Totals $1,250.00 $1,250.00
Rifle Garfield County Airport RIL Apron Expansion $147,222.00 $147,223.00 Totals $147,222.00 $147,223.00
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport BJC Taxiway Rehabilitation Design $22,500.00 $22,500.00 Totals $22,500.00 $22,500.00
Vance Brand Municipal Airport LMO Runway Safety Area Improvements $24,348.00 $24,348.00 Totals $24,348.00 $24,348.00
Yampa Valley Regional Airport HDN Terminal Improvements $83,333.00 $83,334.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,666,667.00 Totals $83,333.00 $83,334.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,666,667.00
2020 Federal Match Program State Funding Local Funding Federal Funding Total Funding (Prior to CARES Act Provisions) $2,445,631 $5,425,812 ~$65,000,000 ~$73,000,000
2020 Federal Match Program State Funding Local Funding Federal Funding Total Funding (Post CARES Act Provisions) $372,929 $1,606,990 ~$71,000,000 ~$73,000,000
2020 State & Local Program State Funding Local Funding Federal Funding Total Funding (Approved by CAB in Jan 2020) $6,005,192 $1,243,636 N/A $7,248,828
State Funding Local Funding Federal Funding Total Funding 2020 Grand Total $6,378,121 $2,850,626 ~$71,000,000 ~$80,000,000
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AERONAUTICAL BOARD RESOLUTION 2020-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF AVIATION FUND REVENUES TO FUND DISCRETIONARY AVIATION GRANT AWARDS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS TO ADMINISTER STATEWIDE AVIATION GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE AERONAUTICAL BOARD IN THE EXECUTION OF SAID AWARDS.
WHEREAS, the Colorado General Assembly acknowledged that there exists a need to promote the safe operation and accessibility of aviation in this State, that improvements to transportation facilities will promote diversified economic development across the State, and that accessibility of airport facilities to residents of this State is crucial in the event of a medical or other emergency (C.R.S. 43-10-10-110);
WHEREAS, moneys credited to the Aviation Fund shall be those tax revenues collected in accordance with C.R.S. 39- 27-112(2)(b) and C.R.S. 43-10-109 and shall be used exclusively for aviation purposes (C.R.S. 43-10-110(1)); and
WHEREAS, distribution of tax revenues so collected shall be disbursed to eligible airports in accordance with C.R.S. 43-10-110(2) and that moneys in the Fund not transferred to governmental entities operating eligible airports as provided in Subsection (2) and not appropriated for administrative purposes, shall be awarded as grants pursuant to the provision of Section C.R.S. 43-10-108.5; and
WHEREAS, the Division is charged with administering the State aviation system grant program (C.R.S. 43-10-103(2)(g); and
WHEREAS, the Board has established procedures for the distribution and administration of moneys credited to the Aviation Fund to support the development of aviation facilities, safety enhancements, and enrichment activities, and
WHEREAS, the grant program shall be implemented and administered by the Division and the Board (C.R.S. 43-10- 108.5(1)) and that an eligible airport or aviation activity may apply to the Division for State aviation system grants to be used for aviation purposes (C.R.S. 43-10-108.5(2)); and
WHEREAS, as applications are received and administered by the Division, the Colorado Aeronautical Board recognizes that sufficient funds must exist in the Aviation Fund to fully administer the State grant program. Sufficient funds are available to provide system grants only as referenced in Attachment A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Colorado Aeronautical Board hereby authorizes aviation system grants in the amount and nature noted in Attachment A to grantees in accordance with C.R.S. 43-10-108.5.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorized the Director of the Division of Aeronautics to administer said grants and to enter into contracts with grantees identified in Attachment A pursuant to specified awards.
RESOLVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2020 in Watkins, CO
______Robert Olislagers, Chairman David R. Ulane, Director Colorado Aeronautical Board CDOT-Aeronautics Division
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6 of 7 Entire Packet Page 31 of 56 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program CAB 4-15-20 Agenda Item 8 2020 Federal Match Applications Airport Project Description State Local Federal Total ID
Durango-La Plata County Airport Commercial Apron Rehabilitation $80,551.00 $80,551.00 $1,822,905.00 $1,984,007.00 DRO Land Acquisition $110,470.00 $1,344,530.00 $2,500,000.00 $3,955,000.00 Totals $191,021.00 $1,425,081.00 $4,322,905.00 $5,939,007.00
Pueblo Memorial Airport PUB Wildlife Perimeter Fence (Phase I) $98,575.00 $98,575.00 $3,745,842.00 $3,942,992.00 Totals $98,575.00 $98,575.00 $3,745,842.00 $3,942,992.00
Yampa Valley Regional Airport HDN Terminal Improvements $83,333.00 $83,334.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,666,667.00 Totals $83,333.00 $83,334.00 $1,500,000.00 $1,666,667.00
State Funding Local Funding Federal Funding Total Funding 2020 Federal Match Program $372,929 $1,606,990 $9,568,747 $11,548,666
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Colorado Aeronautical Board Resolution7 of 7 2020-04 Entire Packet Attachment A Page 32 of 56 CAB 4-15-20 Agenda Item 9
Action Item Summary - Colorado Aeronautical Board
MEETING DATE: April 15, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: 9 – FY2021 Division Professional Development/Out of State Travel Plan
FROM: David Ulane, Director
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends a motion to approve the Division’s FY2021 professional development and out of state travel plan totaling $12,600
Action Item Summary:
The Division of Aeronautics staff is requesting approval of the attached proposed FY2021 Division professional development/out of state travel (OOST) plan.
Background:
Each April the Division develops a staff professional development plan and related OOST plan for the next fiscal year, including all costs associated with planned trips outside of the State of Colorado for the Division staff. This plan, however, does not include in-state travel, attendance at in-state aviation/airport/outreach events or travel for routine Division programs like pavement condition or airport 5010 inspections. Those costs are incurred within their appropriate cost center.
Last July, CDOT’s Out of State Travel Procedural Directive (PD) 207.2 was revised to clarify that the CAB, not CDOT, approves our Division’s professional development/OOST plan, provided that the overall plan is consistent with the PD and CDOT’s general guidelines. Accordingly, CAB approval of this professional development/OOST plan is the only formal approval needed. Given the impacts of the current COVID-19 circumstances and the Division’s forecast reduced revenue in the short term, the FY2021 plan has been reduced significantly to $12,600, a 52% reduction from the $26,525 budgeted for our current fiscal year.
5126 Front Range Parkway, Watkins, CO 80137 P 303.512.5250 www.colorado-aeronautics.org
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Link to Strategic Plan and/or State Aviation System Plan:
This request has a direct link to Goal 6 – Staff Development in the Division’s Strategic Plan.
Financial Impact:
The FY2021 professional development/OOST plan request totals $12,600.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends a motion to approve the Division’s FY2021 professional development and out of state travel plan totaling $12,600
Attachments:
FY20210 Proposed staff professional development plan/OOST
5126 Front Range Parkway, Watkins, CO 80137 P 303.512.5250 www.colorado-aeronautics.org
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FY2021 Out of State Travel/Professional Development Plan Aeronautics Funding Source Anticipated Travel From Conference/Meeting/Traini Out of State Travel Grant / Project Other Funding Estimated Description of Value Added for this Mission Trip # Travel To Date Name of Traveler City State Reimbursable Consequences/Negative Implications of Not Date ng Name Cost Center Funded Source Cost Critical Trip Travel Costs Taking the Trip We are hosting the 2021 convention, need to attend to Annual conference of other state aeronautics directors and 1 9/13/2020 9/16/2020 Dave Ulane NASAO Annual Conference Greenville South Carolina V009S-033 $1,950 ensure transition period goes smoothly, on top of the officials. We are hosting 2021 convention regular need We are hosting the 2021 convention, need to attend to Annual conference of other state aeronautics directors and ensure transition period goes smoothly, on top of the 2 9/13/2020 9/16/2020 Kaitlyn Westendorf NASAO Annual Conference Greenville South Carolina V009S-033 $1,300 officials. We are hosting 2021 convention regular need. Kaitlyn's registration is expected to be at no cost to the Division under NASAO's scholarship program. We are hosting the 2021 convention, need to attend to Annual conference of other state aeronautics directors and 3 9/13/2020 9/16/2020 Todd Green NASAO Annual Conference Greenville South Carolina V009S-033 $1,950 ensure transition period goes smoothly, on top of the officials. We are hosting 2021 convention regular need We are hosting the 2021 convention, need to attend to Annual conference of other state aeronautics directors and 4 9/13/2020 9/16/2020 Shahn Sederberg NASAO Annual Conference Greenville South Carolina V009S-033 $1,300 ensure transition period goes smoothly, on top of the officials. We are hosting 2021 convention regular need Lacking exposure to vital fiscal issues that our constituents AAAE - Airport & Financial Understanding & insight to complex issues that airports 5 February February Bryce Shuck tbd Florida V009S-033 $2,250 face, and taking those fiscal concerns into consideration Administration Conference face fiscally, especially in the post CoVid world. when discussing topics at the state level Important interaction with NASAO and state aero officials 6 February February Dave Ulane NASAO Legislative Conference/FAA Remote Tower Meetings Washington DC V009S-033 $1,950 on key national legislative/regulatory/policy issues affecting CDOT Aeronautics. The Division's planning team would miss out on new 5010 Airport Master Record/Safety Inspection Training, 3 information and techniques in regard to performing FAA 7 March March Scott Storie FAA 5010 Training New Orleans Louisiana V009S-033 $2,000 year refresher funded by the FAA. All expenses are 5010 Airport Record inspections. This training is reimbursed upon successful completion of the training. recommended every three years to ensure all new requirements are being met. Regional FAA Conference. Getting updates on new FAA Missing out on key trainings and information from the FAA, specs, AIP funding, airport issues in the Northwest and our largest funding partner. Would be missing relationship 8 March March David Ulane FAA Regional Conference Seattle Washington V009S-033 $1,600 legislative impacts amongst states. Guidance on future development with regional FAA office outside of just funding timelines. Denver. Regional FAA Conference. Getting updates on new FAA Missing out on key trainings and information from the FAA, specs, AIP funding, airport issues in the Northwest and our largest funding partner. Would be missing relationship 9 March March Todd Green FAA Regional Conference Seattle Washington V009S-033 $1,600 legislative impacts amongst states. Guidance on future development with regional FAA office outside of just funding timelines. Denver. TOTALS $3,300 $12,600
I concur: Acronym Organization AAAE American Association of Airport Executives NASAO National Association of State Aviation Officials David Ulane - Division Director Date FAA Federal Aviation Administration
Approved - Colorado Aeronautical Board
Cost Center Costs Description Robert Olislagers - Colorado Aeronautical Board Chair Date V009S-033 $10,350 CAB Approved Professional Development V009X-033 $2,250 Aero Inspections Approved
Shoshana Lew Date
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1. Work Completed During Period x CASP Task 1: Scoping - Study Design – COMPLETE x CASP Task 2: Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination o Prepared for and conducted a project team meeting prior to the fourth PAC Meeting on March 11 and conducted a bi-weekly call on March 23. Internal team meetings were held to discuss tasks and progress. This nineteenth progress report was developed for inclusion with the invoice. o Due to the current COVID-19 situation, CDOT requested a “Prequel” to discuss the impacts to airports and aviation so as to not publish the CASP/CEIS without acknowledging the issue. Due to this and ensuring we have sufficient time for reviews and quality control measures, the schedule will be extended through May 31 for final publication of materials. x CASP Task 3: Public Consultation and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) o The project team facilitated the fourth and final PAC Meeting at CDOT Division of Aeronautics office on March 11, 2020. The project team presented progress since PAC Meeting #3, future system performance targets and needs, preliminary cost estimates, an overview of system plan alternatives, CEIS results, and solicited PAC feedback for direction on what and how to document findings and needs in final brochures. KH posted the PAC Meeting #4 PowerPoint presentation to the project website. o CDOT and KH discussed the transition of the project website to CDOT once the CASP and CEIS are complete. o CDOT and KH discussed the final Newsletter (April) to be distributed and agreed that it should include links to final deliverables. x CASP Task 4: Establish Study Design and Goals – COMPLETE x CASP Task 5: Inventory of System Condition – COMPLETE (except for 5.2: INVENTORY DATA INTO WIMS) o KH and CDOT discussed data integration with WIMS during the pre-PAC meeting on March 11. KH is working to finalize the system performance spreadsheet as well as others to distribute to CDOT. x CASP Task 6: Review Existing NPIAS Airport Roles/Classifications - COMPLETE x CASP Task 7: System Performance o Existing System Performance (complete) o Future System Performance x KH received future system performance chapter (Chapter 8) responses from John Sweeney, Chic Meyers, Kenny Maenpa, and Jeannette Hilaire (no comments). The PAC review due date was March 20. KH compiled PAC responses and submitted the PAC feedback response matrix to CDOT for review. x KH revised Chapter 8 based on PAC comments and submitted to CDOT for review and approval to post to the project website. x CASP Task 8: Develop Aviation Forecasts o John Sweeney responded to the forecasts and said they are not going to get DEN’s updated forecast by mid- March, so he directed the team to add a note(s) to the chapter that DEN’s forecasts are being updated as of March 2020 and were not yet available for inclusion in the CASP. John Sweeney sent the CASP forecast approval letter to KH and CDOT on March 23. o KH emailed Jeannette on March 19 to confirm the language to be used in the draft chapter. Jeannette approved the note to be added to the forecasts. x CASP Task 9: Explore Aviation Issues and Identify System Needs - COMPLETE x CASP Task 10: Review of Intermodal Integration and Access - COMPLETE x CASP Task 11: Review of Environmental Considerations – COMPLETE x CASP Task 12: Analysis of System Alternatives KH submitted a draft of the Alternatives Analysis to CDOT on March 9. CDOT sent comments on the draft chapter on March 25 and KH initiated revisions.
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Progress Report #19 (continued) 2
x CASP Task 13: Develop System-wide Cost Estimate and Implementation Plan o The project team discussed runway length needs during PAC Meeting #4. KH sent the list of needs to CDOT and provided recommendations on which lengths to include in the cost estimates based on the feasibility of the extensions. CDOT approved the final list to be included in Chapter 10. o During PAC meeting #4, Jeannette Hilaire noted that DEN’s $3.5 Billion needs reflect what the airport plans to spend versus the airport’s actual needs. KH followed up with Adam Giombetti to confirm DEN’s financial needs. It was decided that KH would use the $3.5 Billion for years 2018-2022 and use an average for 2023- 2038 to determine the 20-year needs. x CASP Task 15: Include Real Life Stories – NON-FEDERAL o This task is developed in conjunction with CEIS Task 7 (see below). x CASP Task 16: Deliverables o KH discussed CASP technical report image files with the design team and will send CDOT a link to all graphics once the project is completed to be included in CASP/CEIS videos. o KH is conducting a QC review of Chapters 2 and 6, Appendices B-C, and Chapter 8 to confirm data consistency. x CEIS Task 1: Data Collection - COMPLETE x CEIS Task 2: Calibrate Econometric Model - COMPLETE x CEIS Task 3: Calculate Impacts o Pam transmitted the revised CEIS workbook to CDOT on March 11. This includes airports’ tenants, their associated IMPLAN classifications, number of employees, payroll per job, and business revenue per job. Airports without tenants are also included. CDOT confirmed that the workbook is what they wanted and meets their needs. o EBP developed an example calculation process white paper and submitted to KH for review on March 23. KH is reviewing prior to submitting to CDOT. x CEIS Task 4: Calculate Tax Impacts - COMPLETE x CEIS Task 5: Define Economic Role of Airports in Air Cargo - COMPLETE x CEIS Task 6: Calculate Economic Impacts on Colorado’s Agriculture Industry - COMPLETE x CEIS Task 7: Real Life Stories Part II o KH and KA have made progress on several case studies and are going to send to CDOT for review once complete. x CEIS Task 8: Deliver an Economic Impact Model to Enable CDOT to Conduct Simple Updates and to Estimate Impacts of Future Scenarios o CDOT requested that a link to the CAOA handouts be included in the dynamic calculator. o KH updated the OEDIT map (EIK in Region 2) and sent to EBP to update in the Dynamic Calculator. o EBP revised the Dynamic Calculator so “total of state” is the default in both inputs and scenario tabs. x CEIS Task 9: Economic Impacts of DEN o DEN’s handout for CAOA was completed and CDOT coordinated with DEN on a press release of the final economic impact numbers. x CEIS Task 10: Documentation o EBP sent CEIS Tech Memo #6 to KH for review. o KH is planning to combine and format all Tech Memos into one final technical report and submit to CDOT for final review. o KH has begun developing templates for the following brochures based on CDOT and PAC feedback: x Individual airport brochures x CASP executive summary brochure
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Progress Report #19 (continued) 3
x CEIS executive summary brochure x CEIS Task 11: Project Management and Reporting o EDR/EBP participated in bi-weekly calls specific to their work on the CEIS. x CEIS Task 12: Update Economic Impacts of Denver International Airport o CDOT explained that, given the current circumstances regarding COVID-19 and the state of the aviation industry, an update of DEN’s economic impact is not appropriate at this time. o CDOT indicated the desire for a “Prequel” that would detail COVID-19 impacts and the current situation should be documented and included prior to CASP or CEIS documentation. KH is developing a scope of work for this request.
2. Work Anticipated in Next Period x CASP Task 2: Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination o Continue bi-weekly calls and providing meeting summaries. o Submit the COVID-19 scope of work that will use x CASP Task 3: Public Consultation and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) o Submit CASP Chapter 9 and CASP Chapter 10 for PAC review. x CASP Task 12: Analysis of System Alternatives o Revise Chapter 9 based on CDOT’s comments and submit to the PAC for review. x CASP Task 13: Develop System-wide Cost Estimate and Implementation Plan o Completed draft of Chapter 10. Recommendations and Implementation Plan and submit to CDOT for review. o Revise Chapter 10 based on CDOT comments and submit to PAC for review. x CASP Task 15: Include Real-Life Stories – NON-FEDERAL o Continue documenting real-life stories and summarize for integration throughout the study. o Complete the separate real-life story documentation and submit to CDOT for review. x CASP Task 16: Deliverables o Continue developing CASP executive summary. o Compile CASP technical report image files to provide a link to all graphics once the project is completed to be included in CASP/CEIS videos. o Conduct a thorough QC of all chapters and appendices to confirm data and format consistency. x CEIS Task 7: Real Life Stories Part II o Continue documenting real-life stories and summarize for integration throughout the study. x CEIS Task 8: Deliver an Economic Impact Model to Enable CDOT to Conduct Simple Updates to Estimate Impacts of Future Scenarios o Revise based on internal feedback and provide (revised) draft User’s Guide for CDOT review. x CEIS Task 10: Documentation o Continue developing individual airport brochures and statewide executive summary. x CEIS Task 11: Project Management and Reporting o EDR/EBP continue to participate in bi-weekly calls with CDOT. x CEIS Task 12: Update Economic Impacts of Denver International Airport o This task is cancelled.
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Progress Report #19 (continued) 4
3. Issues Incurred x Several individual task deadlines were extended to provide additional time for PAC and FAA review, as well as coordination on final items. In addition, given the COVID-19 situation and request for additional analysis and documentation on the impacts, along with the changes to work procedures, the schedule has been extended through May 31. Only the following individual tasks require extensions, with both the CASP and CEIS planned for full completion in May. o Extended CASP Task 2: Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination through May. o Extended CASP Task 12: Analysis of System Alternatives through April. o Extended CASP Task 13: Develop System-Wide Cost Estimate and Implementation Plan through April. o Extended CASP Task 15: Include Real Life Stories Part I – Non-Federal through May. o Extended CASP Task 16: Deliverables through May. o Extended CEIS Task 7: Include Real-Life Stories through May. o Extended CEIS Task 10: Documentation through May. o Extended CEIS Task 11: Project Management and Reporting through May.
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2018 2019 2020 Task Task Name No. S OND J FMAMJ J A S OND J FMAM
1 Scoping - Study Design 2 Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination 3 Public Consultation and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) 4 Establish Study Design and Goals 5 Inventory of System Condition 6 5HYLHZ([LVWLQJ13,$6$LUSRUW5ROHV&ODVVLÀFDWLRQV 7System Performance 8 Develop Aviation Forecasts 9 Explore Aviation Issues and Identify System Needs 10 Review of Intermodal Integration and Airport Access
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Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) 10 12 28 17 5 28 9 11 27 8
CAOA Conferences 28-29 5-7 27
Planning Advisory Committee 30 11 28 11 CDOT Modal Manager (Modal) 13
Meetings Regional Planning Organizations (RPO) 25 Emergency Service Providers (ESP) 9 Work Ongoing Task Requires Extension Work Not Started Chapter White Paper/Content to be Included in Chapter # 6SHFLÀF0HHWLQJ'DWHRU7R%H'HWHUPLQHG 7%'
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2018 2019 2020 Task Task Name No. S OND J FMAMJ J A S OND J FMAM
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CEIS Technical TaskCEIS Technical Future Scenarios Economic Impacts of Denver 9 International Airport 10 Documentation 11 Project Management and Reporting 12 Economic Impacts of Denver Update CANCELLED
Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) 10 12 28 17 5 28 9 27 8
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2018 2019 2020 Task Task Name No. S OND J FMAMJ J A S OND J FMAM
1 Scoping - Study Design 2 Project Management and Consultant Team Coordination 3 Public Consultation and Project Advisory Committee (PAC) 4 Establish Study Design and Goals 5 Inventory of System Condition 6 5HYLHZ([LVWLQJ13,$6$LUSRUW5ROHV&ODVVLÀFDWLRQV 7System Performance 8 Develop Aviation Forecasts 9 Explore Aviation Issues and Identify System Needs WE ARE HERE ARE WEWE ARE HERE 10 Review of Intermodal Integration and Airport Access 11 Review of Environmental Considerations
CASP Technical Task 12 Analysis of System Alternatives 13 Develop System-Wide Cost Estimate and Implementation Plan 14 Data Management, Evaluation, and Reporting - Non-Federal CANCELLED 15 Include Real Life Stories Part I - Non-Federal 16 Deliverables
1 Data Collection 2 Calibrate Econometric Model 3 Calculate Impacts 4 Calculate Tax Impacts 5 'HÀQH(FRQRPLF5ROHRI$LUSRUWVLQ$LU&DUJR Calculate Economic Impacts on Colorado's Agriculture 6 Industry 7 Include Real Life Stories - Part 2 Deliver an Economic Impact Model to Enable CDOT to Conduct 8 Simple Updates to Estimate Impacts of Future Scenarios
CEIS Technical TaskCEIS Technical 9 Economic Impacts of Denver International Airport 10 Documentation 11 Project Management and Reporting 12 Economic Impacts of Denver Update CANCELLED Work Ongoing Task Requires Extension Work Not Started Chapter White Paper/Content to be Included in Chapter Technical Memorandum Meeting/Webinar
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March 31, 2020
From: William E. Payne, P.E. To: Colorado Division of Aeronautics
Section A – Blended Airspace/Remote Air Traffic Control Contract Progress Report #44
Re: Period: March 1 through March 31, 2020
MATCT Federal and Non-Fed Equipment Install 2/3/2020 2/9/2020 Complete Serco Controllers at FNL 2/18/2020 2/18/2020 Manager and 4 Controllers Mobile Tower Controller Operational Training 3/9/2020 3/16/2020 Complete Mobile Tower Operational on Site 3/16/2020 3/16/2020 FNL Operational as a Controlled Airport Video Tracking System In-Progress TBD Artificial Intelligence (AI) System in Training STARS Remote Tower Display TBD TBD Awaiting TAMR contract with NextGen Telecommunications Connect to City of Loveland Fiber Network 5/25/2019 Complete Awaiting City Service Initiation of "Crash Phone" Federal Telecommunication Infrastructure (FTI) 7/15/2019 Complete Service Delivery Point (SDP)
System Optimization In-Progress Complete Complete System Site Adaption In-Progress Complete Complete System Lockdown 11/20/2019 1/22/2020 Minor system and adaption changes will continue Remote Tower Testing Phase 1 - Passive Testing TBD TBD FAA Revised Schedule date Safety Risk Manage Panel TBD TBD FAA Forecast Schedule 1 week duration Safety Rick Management Document Signed TBD TBD FAA Forecast Schedule 6- 12 months Phase 2 - Active Testing TBD TBD Subject to FAA Phase 1 SRMD Signatures Safety Risk Manage Panel TBD TBD Safety Rick Management Document Signed TBD TBD Phase 3 - Industry-led IOC TBD TBD Safety Risk Manage Panel TBD TBD Safety Rick Management Document Signed TBD TBD Phase 4 - Certification/Commissioning TBD TBD Safety Risk Manage Panel TBD TBD Safety Rick Management Document Signed TBD TBD Note: All dates reflect latest FAA proposed schedule and are subject to change
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Remote Tower Project Narrative:
The mobile airport traffic control tower (ATCT) was successfully installed at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport and five Serco air traffic controllers were certified to provide airport traffic services initiated at 0800 on March 16th. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued Friday, March 13th informing pilots that air traffic control services would begin on March 16th and informing them of the new frequencies; 118.4 Common Traffic Advisor Frequency (CTAF) local and 121.65 ground are to be used instead of 122.7, the old CTAF, and that the ATCT will be operational between 0800 and 1800 local. In addition, a notice was recorded on the Automated Weather observation system (AWOS) automatic terminal information system (ATIS) frequency 134.85 of the same information to help with the smooth transition from a non-towered to a towered airport.
As with the deployment for the first time of an ATCT at a previously non-towered airport, some difficulties and anomalies occurred. These issues fall into two broad categories, equipment and operational. In the case of the mobile ATCT at FNL, both of these issues were encountered:
1. Equipment –
a. New equipment on which the workforce was not trained – voice switch and recorder. b. Equipment malfunctions and/or not having been thoroughly tested before going operational.
The major equipment-related issue dealt with Voice Switch operation. In short, when a controller was talking to the overlying radar facility, Denver Tracon, on the “shout Line,” the controllers on position (local and ground) would hear the conversation over their headset. A temporary fix was suggested by the manufacturer that would allow one position to continue to operate normally while the other position talked on the shout line. Also, a controller had to key his mic in order to talk to Tracon; the shout line should be hot and not require keying the mic. The manufacturer is currently scheduled to be on site March 31st to reconfigure the voice switch to ensure proper operation. The channels on the voice recorder are not labeled and not all channels are being recorded.
The AWOS/ATIS recording bleeds over and could be heard on the local, ground and 122.7 frequencies. This situation was mitigated by relocation of the AWOS/ATIS transmission from the ATIS antenna on the central mast to the FAA’s AWOS antenna located on the remote tower facility. This resulted in the AWOS/ATIS still being heard faintly on the ground control frequency (121.65). This condition may require a new filter on one or more of the radios.
2. Operational – The major cause of operational anomalies is pilots not being aware that the airport has an operating ATCT.
A few operational disparities were observed requiring that a Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR) be filed. These reports primarily are to track anomalies, inform pilots and controllers of non-standard occurrences in order to avoid safety issues in the future.
The pilot community at FNL is to be commended for having fewer MORs than I have seen when establishing airport traffic control at previously non-towered airports. This can be
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attributed to the pilot community at FNL being prepared for the changeover and using good radio techniques.
Due to the current situation with the COVID 19 pandemic, Phase 1 testing is being postponed until a date yet to be determined. This will cause the Project schedule to be pushed to the right for an undetermined amount of time.
The FAA has agreed to allow the Serco controllers to observe the remote tower system during the COVID 19 quarantine period to monitor the remote tower system and familiarize controllers with its operation. As the Serco controllers will be the ones ultimately operating the remote tower, this move will allow active air traffic controllers to observe the system operation and evaluate it from an operational perspective. This will have the additional benefit of having the air traffic controllers who ultimately will be operating the remote tower to develop a list of potential problems and suggest solutions to the system, as well as any operational improvements that will result in a more safe and efficient system.
While not controlling traffic from the remote tower facility, this will permit the Serco Controllers to observe, evaluate and become familiar with the system firsthand and compare it to operations in the mobile ATCT. Below are a few of the operational functions the controllers can evaluate:
1. Determine loss of runway separation; 2. Verify that an aircraft is holding short of the runway in preparation for takeoff; 3. Verify that a landing aircraft is lining up on the proper runway and not the taxiway; 4. Recognize that an aircraft is executing or entering a non-standard traffic pattern; 5. Detect conflicts between aircraft on the surface; 6. Detect conflicts between aircraft vehicles and persons on the surface; 7. Ability to perform unsafe landing gear check; 8. Ability to ensure the runway is clear; 9. Detect an aircraft experiencing an issue, such as trailing smoke, etc.; 10. Determine that an aircraft on the runway and cleared for takeoff is moving.
With the delay of Phase 1 testing, the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) remote tower display for FNL may well be in place for Phase 1 testing. One advantage of getting the STARS display will be the ability to compare it with air situation display integrated into the remote tower human-machine-interface display on the controller’s workstations. The air situation display receives data via the FAA’s cloud-based System Wide Information Management (SWIM) system, which is not currently certified to provide situational awareness. Testing to date has indicated, anecdotally, that the display based on the SWIM data is accurate. By testing the air situation display side-by-side with the certified STARS display, we should be able to prove that it can be used in other non-FAA applications to provide airports with valuable situational awareness. By installing Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) squitters on airport equipment such as snowplows, an airport will be able to determine not only the location of aircraft but also the location of airport equipment on the airfield and help to avoid conflict with aircraft.
The Northern Colorado Regional Airport has applied for acceptance into the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Program that funds air traffic controllers at non-FAA staffed ATCT. Acceptance into the FCT Program is critical to FNL as the largest cost associated with an ATCT is by far the controller cost.
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The FAA Planning and Policy Office had been holding FNL’s application as they assumed it would be based on the remote tower being tested at FNL. Since the FAA has no historic cost data on remote towers it could not calculate the Benefit/Cost (B/C) ratio, the basis for acceptance into the program. I have prepared a cost for a legacy ATCT at FNL and the costs associated with the remote tower. The FAA requested that I provide the costs and comparison and they would proceed to complete FNL’s application based on a legacy ATCT. The cost model for the legacy ATCT is based on our experience with other ATCTs we have designed, adjusted specifically for an ATCT at FNL. The remote tower cost is based on the configuration and actual cost of the FNL system modified to account for uncertainty.
Once accepted into the FCT Program, the airport has 5 years to have the remote tower certified or construct an ATCT. In the case of FNL, when the remote tower system currently undergoing testing is certified, the B/C will be recalculated based on the cost provided. As the cost is lower than a legacy ATCT, the B/C will be greater.
Because the mobile ATCT is already staffed and the controllers certified in support of testing the remote tower system, it will be a simple matter to pass the contract between the FAA NextGen Program Office and FNL to the FAA FCT Program Office. It should be noted that the controllers have temporary certificates, which must be renewed every six months.
Attached is a slide depicting the process the system must go through to certify the remote tower. System certification will depend on successfully completing the test phases below.
Proposed Remote Tower Testing Phases:
Projected Start Dates
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Passive Active Industry led Certification/ Operational Operational IOC Commissioning Testing Testing
TBD TBD TBD TBD
Projected Completion Dates
Schedule Note: This status is based on the latest proposed schedule and is dependent upon availability of FAA resources to staff the remote tower and support the Phase 1 SRMP.
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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: Phase 1 passive testing has been postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic restricting travel by the FAA evaluators. A date to begin Phase 1 has yet to be determined.
4. Requirements Document
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.
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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:
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.
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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.
Phase 1 Test plan is complete.
5.0 Implementation:
Implementation Narrative:
Implementation/installation of the system has been completed and modification to the system’s major components have been completed and locked down. Minor modification to the system and to the operation will made as a result of data accumulated during Phases 1 and 2.
Tasks:
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.
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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 have been implemented for testing in Phase 1.
The two primary certifications required for this project to provide VFR control services at FNL:
Ø 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 Ø 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: The Phase 0 Safety Risk Management Document has been signed allowing Phase 1 testing to move forward.
5.5.3 Provide feedback to the Phase 0 Safety Risk Management Document based on Preliminary Hazard Analysis and Safety Risk Analysis compliance with requirements.
Effort this period: Complete
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.
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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 has submitted an application for inclusion in the Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Program. The FAA’s Office of Plans and Policy is calculating the benefit/cost ratio to determine FNL’s eligibility to be included in the FCT Program.
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
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, and will be modified as needed at the end of each testing phase.
7.5 FAT and SAT reports – Vendor and FAA NextGen
Status: Complete.
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
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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 CDOT UAS Group had requested a meeting to assist in establishing a more structured and permanent organization within CDOT to administer and coordinate UAS operations statewide. I met with them to help in this task.
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. We are in the process of developing a concept that would support improved air traffic services at non-towered low to medium activity airports in Colorado that are unable to qualify for acceptance into the Federal Contract Tower Program. Several of our Colorado airports have expressed an interest in implementing an advisory system that will employ various technologies such as those currently used in the Colorado Remote Tower Project at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.
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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 High Frequency VMC Visual Meteorological Condition
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ATTACHMENTS
1. FNL “Draft Graphic Remote Tower Timeline” as of March 31, 2020. 2. Path to Certification as of March 31, 2020
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Colo ado Remo e To e Timeline (D af )
MATCT MATCT MATCT Pha e Pha e Pha e Pha e Pha e Pha e Pha e On Si e Con olle Li e TBD TBD SRMD Ac i e Te ing SRMD Ind Led IOC Ce ifica ion T aining TBD TBD TBD TBD Commi ioning Pha e TBD Pha e Te ing Da a Collec ion Pha e Pha e Remo e To e Anal i Active Op. SRMD SRMD Shado Mode Evaluation
Mobile To e Mobile To e O e a ional Mobile To e O e a ional Con olle F nded Safe Mi iga o b FNL Abb e ia ion Ke SRMP Safe Ri k Managemen Panel FNL No he n Colo ado Regional Ai o Com le e O O e a ion O E al O e a ional E al a ion In P og e TBD To Be De e mined U coming ac i i IOC Ini ial O e a ing Ca abili SAT Si e Acce ance Te No e Da e Reflec la e FAA o o ed ched le change MATCT Mobile Ai o T affic Con ol To e
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Path to Remote To er Certification
Operational Certification Phase Phase Phase Phase Certified Class Class D AT Ser ices Certified Mobile ATCT Ac i e ATC Ser ice SRMP Remote To er Ac i e ATC Ser ice SRMP Remote To er Shado Mode Mobile ATCT Pa i e
Equipment Certification Industr led IOC
Eq ipmen Non Fed Equipment a COTS Camera Video Di pla e c T pe Cert b Video Proce ing Sof are Ser er e c Certification c MEL Da i ATIS AWOS Radio e c
Facilit Certification
Facili a Facili La o b Sec ri FCT Facilit Certification c Infra r c re
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