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Approval and execution of Florida Department of Transportation Joint Participation Agreement to perform the Airport Master Plan Study for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator to accept a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to perform an Airport Master Plan Study for the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
Summary:
This JPA will assist PIE funding with an Airport Master Plan that shall serve as a guide for development to meet PIE’s future short-term (5 years), intermediate (10 years) and long-term development (20 years) aviation needs. The last Airport Master Plan Update was completed in 2004.
Background/Explanation:
An Airport Master Plan is a comprehensive analysis of current and future airport infrastructure to determine long-term development plans. The Airport Master Planning process provides opportunities for political entities and the public to participate in the development of aviation plans. It provides a framework for individual airport development programs consistent with short, intermediate, and long-range airport system requirements and determines future financial requirements.
An Airport Master Plan addresses the development needs for a 20-year time period. It graphically displays the concept and reports the data and logic upon which the plan is based. The master planning process considers the needs and demands of airport tenants, users, and the general public. The guiding principle of the airport master planning process is the development of a safe and efficient airport. It must also be responsive to area-wide comprehensive transportation planning. The Master Plan includes the following elements: (1) Background and Inventory of Facilities; (2) Aviation Activity Forecasts; (3) Airfield Design; (4) Building and Development; (5) Finance and Implementations.
The Airport Master Plan document and associated graphic representation of the long-term development plan, referred to as the Airport Layout Plan (ALP), will be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their review. The FAA reviews, but does not approve the Airport Master Plan. The only part of the Master Plan that requires approval by the FAA is the aviation forecasts and ALP. The final Airport Master Plan document will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration and approval. A typical master plan study takes approximately 18 months.
Fiscal Impact:
The budget for the $1,500,000 estimated cost is as follows:
FAA entitlements FY17 $1,350,000.00 (90%)
JPA 440695-1-94-01 G0I48 $ 75,000.00 (5%)
Airport CIP funds (001548A) $ 75,000.00 (5%)
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this JPA is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Thomas R. Jewsbury, Director, Airport
Partners:
FAA
FDOT
Attachments:
Joint Participation Agreement 440695-1-94-01 Contract No. G0I48