PUBLIC NOTICE OF PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE FOR DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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1 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE FOR DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Pursuant to CFR , the City and County of Denver Department of Aviation ( City ), owner and operator of the Denver International Airport ( Airport ), hereby provides public notice ( Public Notice ) of the City s intention to file its Passenger Facility Charge ( PFC ) Application Number 3 with the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) to fund, in whole, or, in part, certain eligible improvements at the Airport. As required by Part (b)(1) the following information is included in this Public Notice: (i) Descriptions of the projects (ii) A brief justification of the need for the projects (iii) The PFC level for each project (iv) The estimated total PFC revenue for each project (v) The proposed charge effective date for the application (vi) The estimated charge expiration date for the application (vii) The estimated total PFC revenue that will be used to finance the projects (viii) The name of and contact information for the person within the public agency to whom comments should be sent. The City proposes to impose a $4.50 PFC to pay the PFC-eligible costs of certain projects. The proposed charge effective date for PFC Application Number 3 will be concurrent with the Charge Expiration Date of PFC Application Number 2, which is currently estimated to be September 1, Accordingly, for the purpose of this Public Notice, the Charge Effective Date for PFC Application Number 3 is estimated to be September 1, Based on the forecast of enplanements at the Airport, the estimated Charge Expiration Date for PFC Application Number 3 is April 30, The City estimates using $269,079,163 in PFC revenue to fund certain PFC eligible costs of the projects to be included in PFC Application Number 3. The following sets forth the projects included in PFC Application Number 3, including a description of the projects, a brief justification for the projects, the PFC level for each project, and the estimated total PFC revenue the City will use for each project. The Airport will be receiving public comments. Please direct comments to Mr. Adam Giombetti before 5:00 p.m. MST on Sunday, December 16, Mr. Adam Giombetti Acting Chief Financial Officer Denver International Airport 8500 Peña Blvd. Denver, CO

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS AND JUSTIFICATIONS 1. Runway 17R-35L Pavement Rehabilitation and ADG V Improvements This project included pavement and lighting system rehabilitation and Aircraft Design Group V ( ADG V ) improvements on Runway 17R-35L. Work was completed on this project in 2013 and included removal and replacement of concrete panels requiring 61,669 square yards of concrete for rehabilitation, asphalt shoulder widening, runway safety area grading, and replacement of 718 runway lights and associated systems. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing foreign object debris ( FOD ) caused by the pavement deterioration, improve nighttime visibility, and meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $13,556,033 and the PFC level is $ Runway 16L-34R Pavement Rehabilitation, ADG V Improvements Runway 16L-34R. Work was completed on this project in 2012 and included removal and replacement of 42,822 square yards of concrete panels, replaced 627 in-pavement runway lights and associated cable and widened asphalt shoulders by 10 feet on each side of the runway to meet ADG V standards. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration, improve nighttime visibility, and meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $8,817,061 and the PFC level is $ Runway 8-26 Pavement Rehabilitation and ADG V Improvements This project included pavement rehabilitation and ADG V improvements on Runway Work was completed on this project in 2011 and included removal and replacement of concrete panels and widened asphalt shoulders by 10 feet on each side of the runway to meet ADG V standards. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration and to meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $4,536,911 and the PFC level is $ Runway 8-26 Lighting Rehabilitation This project rehabilitated the lighting system on Runway 8-26 in 2014 and included removal and replacement of the runway centerline lights, touchdown zone lights, stop bar lights, and edge lights. Work also included replacement of associated cabling and electrical regulators. This project was needed to preserve safety by improving nighttime visibility. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $1,433,629 and the PFC level is $ Taxiway B4 Widening This project widened Taxiway B4, F and G safety areas by 21.5 feet on each side of the taxiway to comply with ADG V standards. Work was completed on this project in 2010 and included drainage modifications, utility relocations and movement of earth in project areas. This project was needed to preserve safety and to meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $4,373,739 and the PFC level is $4.50.

3 6. Runway 7-25 Pavement Rehabilitation This project rehabilitated the pavement of Runway 7-25 in 2014 and included the removal and replacement of 13,852 square yards of non-reinforced concrete and 51 square yards of reinforced concrete. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $2,471,028 and the PFC level is $ Runway 17L-35R Pavement and Lighting Rehabilitation This project rehabilitated the pavement and lighting system on the Runway 17L-35R. Work was completed on this project in 2015 and included removal and replacement pavement, spall repairs in outlying and low traffic areas, and replacement of runway light fixtures. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration and to improve nighttime visibility. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $11,694,400 and the PFC level is $ Concourse C Gate Expansion This project expanded Concourse C in 2014 and added new gates, aircraft parking positions, passenger holdroom space, passenger seating and concession space. This project was needed to increase the capacity of the Airport, reduce congestion and overcrowding in Concourse C, consolidate airline operations to improve efficiency and increase competition. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $64,138,358 and the PFC level is $ Concourse A East Apron Expansion This project expanded Concourse A East Apron in 2010 and provided new remain overnight (RON) or hardstand parking positions adjacent to the commuter facility, extended Taxiway K to provide improved circulation at the east end of Concourse A and constructed additional apron east of Taxiway K. This project was needed to increase the capacity of the Airport by reducing congestion and improving circulation at the east end of Concourse A. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $13,270,634 and the PFC level is $ Concourse C East Apron Expansion This project expanded Concourse C East Apron in 2009 and provided new RON parking positions adjacent to the commuter facility, extended Taxiway K to provide improved circulation at the east end of Concourse C, constructed additional apron east of Taxiway K, and extended Purple Taxiway to facilitate aircraft deicing. This project was needed to increase the capacity of the Airport by reducing congestion and improving circulation at the east end of Concourse C. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $13,910,559 and the PFC level is $4.50.

4 Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation This project rehabilitated pavement on Taxiways AS, H, SC, CN, G, and K in 2015 by removing and replacing the deteriorated concrete. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $5,944,141 and the PFC level is $ AGTS Central Control Upgrade This project upgraded and modernized the central control of the Automated Guideway Transit System ( AGTS ), the Airport s automated people mover, as well as constructed a secondary and redundant control center for backup purposes. The upgrades were completed in 2017 and included changing out 26 computer cabinets in five control rooms, replacing fiber optic cabling, and tying in new track and switches south of the main terminal. This project was needed to preserve and enhance the capacity of the Airport by increasing passenger throughput, replacing obsolete equipment, and creating a redundant control center. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $56,916,241 and the PFC level is $ AGTS South Switch Extension This project designed and installed a new crossover switch on the south end of the main terminal train station platform for the AGTS system, the Airport s sole people mover system. Work was completed on this project in 2012 and included five switches and 300 feet of track allowing trains to travel south of the main terminal and change direction. This project was needed to increase the capacity of the Airport and allowed passengers to disembark on one side and load on the other side and enabled the number of four-car trains on the track to increase from six to eight, thereby increasing capacity and shortening lead times between trains. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $18,686,091 and the PFC level is $ Runway 17R-35L Complex - Rehabilitation of Taxiways and ADG V Improvements Taxiways L, L1, M, A, SC and associated connector taxiways. Work was completed on this project in 2013 and included removal and replacement of concrete panels within the taxiways, requiring 37,287 square yards of concrete, taxiway safety area grading, replacement of 1,154 taxiway lights and associated systems and widened taxiway M2 fillet by 21.5 feet on either side to meet ADG V standards. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration, improve nighttime visibility, and meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $16,182,385 and the PFC level is $ Runway 16L-34R Complex - Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation, ADG V Improvements and F8 Taxiway Construction Taxiways F & G and connector Taxiways F1-F4, F6, F9, F10, F12, WB, WC, WD and WE, and the construction of high-speed Taxiway F8. Work was completed on this project in 2012 and

5 included removal and replacement of 23,088 square yards of concrete, replacement of 1,767 in-pavement taxiway quartz lights and associated cable, Taxiway F safety area widening by 21.5 feet (each side) to meet ADG V standards and construction of high-speed taxiway F8, providing earlier exit option for Runway 34R. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration, improve nighttime visibility, and meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $16,107,884 and the PFC level is $ Runway 8-26 Complex - Taxiways Pavement Rehabilitation and ADG V Improvements This project included pavement rehabilitation and ADG V improvements on Taxiways R, R1 R4, R6 R9, L, M, Z and EE. Work was completed on this project in 2011 and included removal and replacement of concrete panels, the widening of Taxiway R safety area by 21.5 feet on each side to meet ADG V standards, and spall and crack repair of concrete pavement. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration and to meet FAA ADG V requirements. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $6,724,725 and the PFC level is $ Runway 8-26 Complex - Taxiways Lighting Rehabilitation This project rehabilitated the lighting system on Taxiways R, R1-R4, R6-R9, L, M, Z and EE in 2014 and included removal and replacement of taxiway centerline lights and taxiway edge lights. Work also included replacement of associated cabling and electrical regulators. This project was needed to preserve safety by improving nighttime visibility. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $3,116,866 and the PFC level is $ Runway 7-25 Complex - Taxiways Pavement Rehabilitation This project rehabilitated the pavement of Taxiways B and G, and connector Taxiways B2 B4, B8 and B10 in 2014 and included removal and replacement of 4,122 square yards of nonreinforced concrete panels. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $888,075 and the PFC level is $ Runway 17L-35R Complex - Taxiway Rehabilitation and Lighting Replacement This project rehabilitated the pavement and lighting system on Taxiways ED and P, and connector taxiways P2 P4 and P6 P9. Work was completed on this project in 2015 and included removal and replacement pavement, spall repairs in outlying and low traffic areas, and replacement of taxiway light fixtures. This project was needed to preserve safety by reducing FOD caused by the pavement deterioration and to improve nighttime visibility. The estimated total PFC revenue to be used on this project is $6,310,403 and the PFC level is $4.50.

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE Posted March 25, 2019

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE Posted March 25, 2019 The City of Atlanta is providing an opportunity for public comment until April 25, 2019 related to the