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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 6.E.
For Meeting of: November 1, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Resolution accepting Passenger Facility Charge revenues from
U.S. Department of Transportation to be used as matching funds
for airport capital improvement projects
SUBMITTED BY: Robert K. Peterson, Airport Manager, 509 - 575 -6149
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for
every boarded passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. The Yakima Air
Terminal uses these fees to fund a wide variety of FAA- approved projects such as pavement
preservation, airfield lighting, updated airfield pavement markings, navigation aids, security gates,
and the acquisition of snow removal equipment. These projects will ultimately enhance safety,
security and capacity at the Yakima Air Terminal.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
BOARD /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
❑ Resolution 10/25/2016 Resolution
D Project Description 10/6/2016 Backup Material
d Airline Meeting 10/25/2016 Backup Material
d Alaska Airlines - Letter of Support 10/6/2016 Backup Material
RESOLUTION NO. R -2016-
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept Passenger Facility Charge
revenues from U.S. Department of Transportation to be used as the
City's source of funding, as well as required matching funds for
airport capital improvement projects.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) owns and operates an airport and airport
facilities known as the Yakima Air Terminal; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has notified the Federal Aviation Administration of
its intent to assess and collect Passenger Facility Charges authorized pursuant to 49
U.S.C. §40177 and 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 158 (City of Yakima Application
No. PFC- 16- 16 -C -00 -YKM); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City application, federal statute and regulations
referenced above, the revenues from the Passenger Facility Charges, up to a maximum of
$634,000, can be allocated and used by the City for the financing and construction of
capital improvements and as the City's share of matching funds for construction of capital
improvements to the Yakima Air Terminal and its facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such funds should be
authorized, collected and used for such uses as stated in City of Yakima Application No.
PFC- 16- 16 -C -00 -YKM, and that the City Manager should be authorized to prepare,
execute, submit and administer any and all applications and documents necessary or
appropriate to receive and use such funds for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such approval and
authorization serves the best interests of maintaining the vitality of the Yakima Air
Terminal as an important City asset, as well as the general health, safety and welfare of
the City's residents and those utilizing the Air Terminal; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the receipt and use of funds in
the maximum amount of $634,000, or such other amount as may become available from
the Passenger Facility Charges authorized pursuant to City of Yakima Application No.
PFC- 16- 16 -C -00 -YKM and applicable federal laws and regulations, to be used as
appropriate by the City of Yakima as a direct source of funding, as well as for City
required matching funds, in support of financing programs and grants for designated
capital improvement projects for the Yakima Air Terminal and its facilities.
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Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to prepare, execute, submit
and administer applications and documents necessary or appropriate to secure the
funding authorized pursuant to Section 1 above, and to secure financing funds and grants
using such funds as appropriate for City required matching funds for capital improvement
projects for the Yakima Air Terminal and its facilities; now, therefore
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of November, 2016.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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Security Fence for ILS relocations
The Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) recently upgraded the airport's Instrument Landing System (ILS). The airport's ILS system was
identified as a navigation system required to be relocated outside Runway 9/27 safety area in order to
meet FAA standards. The Localizer antenna is located on the west end of the airfield and was moved
approximately 1,015 feet west of Runway 09 threshold bar. In order to accomplish this task, the airport
was required to relocate the primary security fence outside the new Localizer's critical area.
Approximately 600 linear feet of fence was removed and installed.
Need Security Fence for new access road
The Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field recently completed the Airport Master Plan update, which
provides the airport with a 5, 10, and 20 year forecast of aviation demand. One recommendation outlined
in the Airport Master Plan is to expand the southside corporate and general aviation development in order
to meet the exceeding demands for additional hangar development. The airport in conjunction with the
City of Yakima received a grant to assist with this development and will construct a new access road and
realign the present Airport Lane. This will allow for additional corporate hangar development and
increase aviation activities. In order to facilitate this additional expansion, the airport must relocate the
primary security fence along the south edge of airport property. Approximately 2,343 linear feet of
security fence will be relocated and installed to facilitate the additional growth.
Rehab West Ramp outlived its useful life
The Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field recently completed a pavement assessment study, which was
conducted during the Airport Master Plan update. The Pavement Condition Index (PCI) ranked the
airfield's pavement, which ranked the pavement from good (recently rehabilitated) to failed (complete
rehabilitation). One ramp highlighted in the report was the west ramp, which serves the airlines so they
may traverse from the adjacent taxiway to the terminal ramp. In addition to this function, the ramp is also
utilized as a staging area or overflow ramp for airline diverts and airline charters. The PCI report
assigned the west ramp a PCI value of 25 -48, which requires the asphalt to be reconstructed due to large
longitudinal cracking. Initial construction of the ramp was completed in 1982 and has yet to receive any
rehabilitation since original construction.
ARFF vehicle design & purchase 1987 ARFF vehicle outlived useful life
The Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field is equipped with two Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
vehicles to provide emergency services to airlines who serve the airport. The primary rig is a 2005
Oshkosh Striker and holds approximately 1,500 gallons of water and is categorized as an Index B rig.
The rig continues to provide the airport with the required emergency response capabilities but is fast
approaching the end of its useful life. Through the airport's annual certification inspections, the FAA has
recommended the rig be replaced after 15 years of service to ensure the airlines continues to receive
reliable emergency services. The airport operator is seeking to replace the ARFF rig with similar
capabilities to facilitate additional airline operations as outlined in the Airport Master Plan.
Runway 422 in need of Seal Coat for preservation and FOD prevention
The Yakima Air Terminal- McAllister Field consists of two runways to provide aircraft operations.
Runway 9/27 is the primary runway which is approximately 7,604 feet long x 150 feet wide. The
secondary Runway 4/22 is approximately 3,865 feet long and 150 feet wide and is utilized during weather
events that require aircraft to operate when the winds prohibit Runway 9/27 operations. Runway 4/22
was rehabilitated in 1984 with a Porous Friction Course material, of which is raveling due to the age of
the asphalt. This raveling is causing a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) hazard, which may cause damage to
aircraft that traverse the aging runway. One solution to extending the life of the asphalt is to place a seal
coat over the raveling asphalt, which will cause the asphalt to adhere to the foundation and minimize the
FOD hazard. The seal coat is determined to preserve the asphalt for an additional 5 -10 years, which will
allow aircraft operators and airlines to continue to utilize the runway until the City of Yakima can secure
funds to permanently rehabilitate the runway.
Blackout markings per AC 150/5340/1L
The Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field is in the process of rehabilitating the airport's primary
taxiway with new asphalt, airfield guidance signs, energy efficient taxiway edge lights, and airfield
surface markings. During the design phase of the project, it was determined the FAA updated the
Advisory Circular to reflect new standards for paint on asphalt surfaces. One item that was identified in
AC 150/5340 -1L, requires airport operators to paint black outline on asphalt surfaces 2 years or older due
to the weather elements fading the surface to a lighter color. The fading asphalt causes the taxiway and
runway surface markings harder to identify and has caused some safety concerns as they traverse
throughout the airport. Airfield markings outside of the new construction area are not compliant with the
new requirements and will need to have black outline installed to meet FAA standards. The enhancement
of the surface markings will increase the visibility and situational awareness for airline pilots.
Ramp and Taxiway in need of crack seal for preservation
The east ramp and adjacent Taxiway Bravo `B" serves airlines so they may traverse from the adjacent
taxiway to the terminal ramp in order to deplane and board passengers. It's been identified in the
Airport's Master Plan under the PCI section, the east ramp and taxiway B requires maintenance to further
preserve the aging asphalt. The PCI report assigned the asphalt a PCI value of 54 -78, which places the
asphalt in the preventative maintenance category. Crack sealing the asphalt will assist with preserving the
1983 pavement and increasing the overall life expectancy while reducing FOD hazards.
YAKIMAAIR TERMIk.o.:
McALLISTER FIELC`
2406 W. Washington Ave, Suite B Yakima, Washington 98903 (509) 575 -6149 (509) 575 -6185 FAX
September 19, 2016
To: Air Carriers with significant business interest operating at the Yakima Air Terminal, including but not limited to:
Teri Sato, Director of Airport Affairs Jim Sheehan, Manager, Services and Coordination
Alaska Airlines /Horizon Air — ASSEAPZ TEM Enterprises, dba Xtra Airways
19300 International Blvd 121 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1700
Seattle, WA 98188 Coral Gables, FL 33134
Teri. Sotoaalaskaair.com JSheehanaxtraairways.com
Dan Rivard, Contract Services - Adhoc
MN Airlines /Sun Country Airlines
2005 Cargo Road
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Dan.rivardasuncountry.com
Subject: Notice of Intent to submit an application to the Federal Aviation Administration to use a Passenger
Facility Charge (PFC) for various projects at the Yakima Air Terminal, and Notice of Consultation Meeting.
In accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR), 14 CFR Part 158.23, the Yakima Air Terminal is obligated to inform in writing,
the air carriers operating at Yakima of its intent to submit an application to the FAA for authority to impose a PFC prior to the
submission of the application to the FAA. This correspondence will fulfill this requirement, and the outline will follow Part 158.23(a) and
(b).
158.23(a)(1)
PROJECT PFC AIPS TOTAL AIP Project Justification Project Project
TITLE FUNDS FUNDS Grant Start Date End Date
Security Fence 20,000 0 20,000 NA Security Fence for ILS 11/1/16 12/30/16
for ILS relocation relocation
Security Fence 84,000 0 84,000 NA Need Security Fence for 3/1/17 8/1/17
for Airport Lane new access road
East Terminal 150,000 0 150,000 NA Ramp and Taxiway in 6/1/17 9/30/17
GA ramp & need of crack seal for
Taxiway B crack preservation
seal
West Ramp— 130,000 1,170,000 1,300,000 Rehab West Ramp 4/1/18 9/30/18
Construction outlived its useful life
ARFF vehicle 100,000 900,000 1,000,000 ARFF vehicle design & 3/1/19 6/1/20
design & purchase 1987 ARFF
purchase vehicle outlived useful
life
Runway 422 50,000 0 50,000 NA Runway 422 in need of 1/1/16 12/30/17
Seal Coat Seal Coat for
preservation and FOD
prevention
Airfield Markings 100,000 0 100,000 NA Blackout markings per 5/1/17 8/31/17
(black outlining AC 150/5340/1L
per A/C)
Totals 634,000 2,070,000. 2,704,000
Word /PFC Application /airline notice
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158.23(a)(2) 1. PFC level to be charged will be $4.50.
2. The proposed charge effective date is estimated to be 2/1/17
3. The proposed charge expiration date is estimated to be 7/31/19
4. The estimated total PFC revenue will be $634,000.
158.23(a)(3)
1. The Yakima Air Terminal will request that air taxi /commercial operators be exempt from the charge.
2. CY2015 ACAIS Database
ATCO - Nonscheduled /On- Demand Air Carriers, filing FAA Form 1800 -31
Aero Jet Services LLC 2
Cline Air Services LLC 3
Seneca Flight Operation. 8
ATCO Total 13
FFC- Foreign Air Carriers filingt- 100(f)
Air Georgian (ZX #) 8
London Air Services Limited (14Q) 8
FFC Total 16
3. This class of carriers enplaned 29 passengers in 2015. This represents 1% of the total reported enplanements of
63,747.
158.23(a) (4) Consultation Meeting:
In accordance with 158.23(a)(4), the airport will hold Air Carrier Consultation Meeting at 9:00 AM, October 20, 2016 at the Airport
Administration Office, 2406 West Washington Ave, Suite B, Yakima, WA 98903. If any additional project information presents itself, it
will be available at that time.
By utilizing the PFC's funds we will be able to complete these needed projects in a timely manner.
If you have any questions about this request, please don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Kris Yalovich
Administrative Assistant/ASC
Pc: FAA, Seattle ADO
Pc: Rob Peterson, Airport Manager
Word /PFC Application /airline notice
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AIRLINES
September 29, 2016
Ms. Kris Yalovich
ASC Administrative Assistant
Yakima Air Terminal
2406 W Washington Ave., Suite B
Yakima, WA 98903
Re: Notice of intent to submit an application to the FAA to Use PFC for various projects at the Yakima
Air Terminal and notice of Consultation Meeting (PFC #16)
Dear Kris:
Pursuant to provisions of 14 CFR part 158, this letter serves as Alaska Airlines' and Horizon Air's written
certification of Agreement or Disagreement with the proposed PFC application for Yakima Air Terminal.
Alaska Airlines' and Horizon Air's certification (s) to the proposed PFC program at airports is guided by the
following policy interpretation:
o PFC eligible projects are those that preserve or enhance safety, security, or capacity, reduce
airport noise or mitigate airport noise impacts, or enhance competition among air carriers.
o PFC funds are collected in the form of a charge applied only to the passenger tickets sold, and
therefore PFCs should be used for supplemental CIP funding to the extent that these revenues are
proportionate to the passenger carriers' allocable share of those project costs.
o PFCs are to be utilized to fund the local share after other funding sources such as the Airport
Improvement Program (AIP) have been sought.
o Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air's interpretation of Part 158 is that projects funded by PFC
collections are to be restricted to those programs for which a near term and justifiable need can
be demonstrated.
Any agreement under this PFC consultation process is not to be construed as approval or disapproval
of these or related projects, or financing plans under any present or future agreement with the Port of
Yakima. Any agreement under this PFC consultation process shall not be construed as an invalidation
of any rights under any Use or Lease agreements to review and /or approve these projects and the
financing related to these projects.
The statements below are in response to the materials that were sent to the airlines on September 19,
2016.
Application #16 proposes a request for YKM PFC collection authority in the amount of $634,000, with an
associated estimated expiration date of June 1, 2020 to fund the following projects:
PO Box 68900, Seattle, WA 98168
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SDc.t# y Fenco for ILS Relocatiorw;
Requested PFC Level $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
AIP Grants $0.00
Total PFC collections: $20,000
Total Project Cost: $20,000
Start Date: 11/1/16
End Date: 12/30/16
Project description: Relocate security fence, due to FAA upgraded Instrument Landing System (ILS)
and location of the Localizer's antenna.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments; None
Security Fence for New Access Road:
Requested PFC Level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
AIP Grants $0.00
Total PFC collections: $84,000
Total Project Cost: $84,000
Start Date: 3/1/17
End Date: 8/1/17
Project detorintion: Relocate security fence to incorporate a new access road for future airport
development.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments, None
Rehab Etas/ Terminal GA Ramp and Taxiway B crack seal:
Requested PFC Level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
Al Grants $0.00
Total PFC collections: $150,000
Total Project Cost: $150,000
Start Date: 6/1/17
End Date: 9/30/17
Project description: PCI (Pavement Condition Index) Report identified preventative maintenance
opportunities to preserve the pavement and asphalt and to increase overall life expectancy while reducing
FOD. This Project will implement preventative maintenance.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments: None
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PO Box 68900, Seattle, WA 98168
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Rehabilitation of West Ramp;
Requested PFC Level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
AIP Grants $1,170,000
Total PFC collections: $130,000
Total Project Cost: $1,300,000
Start Date: 4/1/18
End Date: 9/30/18
Project description; Original ramp was completed in 1982, with no rehabilitation. The PCI Report
indicates that the West Ramp requires new asphalt due to longitudinal cracking.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments: None
ARFF Vehicle Design and Purchase:
Requested PFC Level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
AIP Grants $900,000
Total PFC collections: $100,000
Total Project Cost: $1,000,000
Start Date: 3/1/19
End Date: 6/1/20
Project description: Replace existing 2005 Oshkosh Striker (holds 1500 gallons water) with similar Index
B rig. The FAA has recommended useful fife is 15 years for these types of equipment.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments: None
Runway 422 Seal Coat:
Requested PFC Level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
AIP Grants $0.00
Total PFC collections: $50,000
Total Project Cost: $50,000
Start Date: 1/1/16
End Date: 12/30/17
Project description: Secondary runway experiencing FOD (Foreign Objects Debris) from asphalt breaking
up. Seal coat will help to eliminate this and provide an additional 5 -10 years of useful life. This gives time
for Airport to plan for a permanent rehabilitate the runway.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments: None
PO Box 69900, Seattle, WA 98168
P 206.433.3200
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&tie.ld Blackout Markings per AC 15015340/1L;
Requested PFC Level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger
AIP Grants $0.00
Total PFC collections: $100,000
Total Project Cost. $100,000
Start Date: 5/1/17
End Date: 8/31/17
Update markings to comply with per FAA Advisory Circular (AC) that requires black
outline on asphalt surfaces 2 years or older.
Position: Certification of Agreement
Comments: None
Alaska Air Group looks forward to a continued strong relationship with Yakima Air Terminal. If you need
any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
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NIri K. Sato
Manager, Airport Real Estate
Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air
cc: Matthew Shelby, Managing Director Real Estate
PO Box 68900, Seattle, WA 98168
P 206.433.3200
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