PurposeTo update the existing master planTo present development options for

the airportTo create an airport layout plan to

document current and future airport conditions

To provide information and strategies for obtaining funding

Master Plan Components Inventory Aviation activity forecasts Demand/Capacity assessment Facility Requirements Airport alternatives and development

plan Airport layout plan Financial plan Public Involvement Environmental overview

Public InvolvementOngoing meetings with County staff

and airport representativesStakeholder meetings (5/9 and 5/23)Advisory committee meeting (6/18)Public meeting (7/11)Advisory committee meeting (8/6)Board workshop (11/7)Board action (December/January)

Development OptionsNo buildMake full improvements to existing

airport per the ALPPhased development per the ALPTransfer ownership and management

of airport to TarpineRelocate the airport

Things to Think AboutCurrent airport activityAlmost entire airport is in new FEMA

V-Zone (special flood hazard area)Benefits and costs of airports

No Build Option Not a true “do nothing” option– County would still need to remove runway

safety area intrusions to remain compliant with FDOT standards (trees, building, berms, poles, etc.)

– To remain compliant there would still be land acquisition needed and site modification costs

– Existing drainage issue repair– Would likely lead to temporary closure of the

airport during the time needed to complete the improvements

– Airport must implement recommendation to remain open and operational

Airport Layout Plan

Airport at Full Build OutPaved runwayFuel facilitiesThree T-hangar buildings (30 T-hangars,

one of which is a maintenance facility)Airport office/FBODesignated helipadConservation easement and noise

bufferSecurity fencing, lighting, and gates

Full Development OptionFull development of all recommended

enhancements (estimates):– Runway - $3,400,000– Land acquisition (includes existing T-hangar building) -

$1,000,000– Hangars (two 10 unit hangars) - $1,000,000– Environmental - $120,000 to $200,000– Fuel facility - $80,000– Total Cost: $5,600,000 phased out over

several years

Phased Development OptionSimilar to full development, but phased over time based on performance of the airport

Phase I– Land acquisition– Total cost: $1,000,000

Phase II (income generating)– Fuel facility– T- hangars– Total Cost: $1,080,000

Phase III– Environmental– Design– Construction– Office/FBO– Total Cost: $5,600,000 phased out over several years

Potential Monthly RevenuesAmount Income Assumptions

Fuel (profit/gallon) 4,000 gallons $2,000 assumes $0.50 profit per gallonHangar Rent (including expenses) 20 hangars $3,500 assumes $175.00 monthly rentalLanding Fees 50 Units $2,500 assumes $50.00 monthly feeBusiness Fees Business Development $3,000 assumes $1,500.00 monthly business fee*

Total Monthly Income: $11,000Total Yearly Income: $132,000

* Business fees may change with market conditions

Based on full build-out and values from similar airports

At full build out Fuel price and quantity based on values seen at Quincy Municipal Airport Rent price based on averages seen at similar airports in north Florida Landing fees based on rate discussed with airport manager Business rental fees (Maintenance Facility)

Potential Monthly Expenses

Expenses Cost per MonthUtilities $1,600.00

Part-time Employee (20 hours a week at $25,000 per year) $1,041.67Insurance $1,250.00Maintenance $2,500.00Legal $200.00Office Supplies $1,000.00Random $1,000.00

Monthly Total: $8,591.67Yearly Total: $103,100.00

Based on values from similar airports

Revenue $132,000 – Cost $103,100 = $28,900(at full build-out)

Transfer Airport to Tarpine Option Tarpine, County, and heirs would work out

details of transfer of ownership Airport would become private– Two options:

• Privately Owned, Private-Use Airport• Privately Owned, Public-Use Airport

Approved by FDOT and FAA– Must meet site approval and registration

requirements– Must be in compliance with Chapter 330, F.S. and

Chapter 14-60, F.A.C.– Costs associated with transfer of ownership

Privately Owned, Private-Use Airport Would be owned by the Tarpine

Community There is no requirement for inspection or

licensing (14-60.007, F.A.C.), the airport just needs to be reviewed for site approval and register with FDOT

Tarpine community would be in charge of ownership and maintenance

Tarpine would also pay for costs of improvements

Privately Owned, Public-Use Airport Would be owned by Tarpine, but would

still be open to the public for use Would still need to comply with Florida’s

inspection and licensing requirements (14-60.007, F.A.C.)

Essentially the same a public airport, but the Tarpine community would be in charge of ownership and maintenance

Tarpine would also pay for costs of improvements

Relocation OptionConsists of closing one airport and

opening anotherWould still need to address transfer of

ownership of the old airportCost would be far greater than

proposed developmentAirport would take years to open

Area Airports

Relocate – Airport Comparisons Wakulla County Airport

– 2,572 x 69 foot runway– 12 acres– Revenue $1,320.00 – Cost $3995.38 = (-$2,675.38)– Information received from Greg James, Finance Director, Wakulla County for FY 12/13

Carrabelle– 4,039 x 75 foot runway– 202 acres– Revenue $28,400 – Cost $27,744 = $656.00– Information received from Courtney Dempsey, City Administrator, City of Carrabelle for FY 12/13

Quincy– 2,684 x 75 foot runway– 212 acres– Revenue $236,097.71 – Cost $260,243.48 = (-$24,145.77)– Information received from Janice Watson, Airport Administrator, Quincy-Gadsden Airport Authority

for FY 12/13 through May

Considerations for Relocation Site Selection – 2 years, $200,000 to $300,000

– Tall structures– Schools

Environmental – 3 to 5 years, $1,500,000 Compatible land uses (i.e. residential) Design – 2 years, $2,500,000 Construction – 2 year, $10,000,000

– 3 T-hangars - $1,500,000– 1 maintenance hangar - $500,000– Office - $250,000– Parking - $250,000

Total cost: $16,000,000 +/- over approximately 12 years– These represent planning level cost estimates, values

may change

Options for Board ActionNeed direction for completion of

Master Plan and coordination with FDOT– Do nothing– Make full improvements– Phased development– Wakulla/FDOT assist Tarpine in taking over– Relocate

Next StepsBoard directionSubmit master plan to FAA and FDOTBoard action