NEW PFC APPLICATION #5 New PFC Application #5 Public Notice Norfolk International Airport Norfolk, VA
Table of Contents PFC Program at Norfolk International Airport Class of Air Carrier Not Required to Collect PFC Public Notice and Comment Period Proposed New PFC Application (PFC #5) Next steps and schedule 2 PFC Public Notice
PFC Program at Norfolk International Airport PFC imposed since 1997, $4.50 level since 2010 Four approved PFC applications PFC #1 and #2 both for pay-as-you-go and debt service on the Arrivals Terminal PFC #3 to reimburse local share of AIP projects PFC #4 to reimburse airline funded historical projects as well as current projects FAA approvals for $112.0M Collection authority legal expiration: Sept. 1, 2019 As of Dec. 31,2016, $103.0M in PFC revenue Collecting approx. $6.1M annually PFC Application Approved Collections 96-01-C-02-ORF (PFC #1) $ 64,951,249 10-02-C-01-ORF (PFC #2) 21,508,856 10-03-C-00-ORF (PFC #3) 9,640,166 15-04-C-00-ORF (PFC #4) 16,066,184 Total $ 112,166,455 PFC revenue (Dec 31, 2016) $ 103,038,305 Remaining authority $ 9,128,150 3 PFC Public Notice
Class of Air Carrier Not Required to Collect PFC Air taxi / commercial operators (ATCO s) This class enplanes fewer than 1% of passengers Currently excluded from collection Administrative burden of collections would outweigh revenues Air carriers in this class provided service to 1,465 enplaned passengers at ORF in CY 2015, and included: Aero Jet Services LLC Reliant Air Charter, Inc. Rental Investments, Inc. Ultimate Jetcharters LLC 4 PFC Public Notice
Public Notice and Comment Period In accordance with 14 CFR, 158.24, the collecting agency must provide notice and allow the public to file comments for at least 30 days, but no more than 45 days, after the date of publication of the notice or posting on the public agency's website, as applicable. Comments are to be submitted on or before June 2nd, 2017. This notice can be downloaded at www.norfolkairport.com Further information on the FAA PFC program nationwide can be found at www.faa.gov/airports/pfc Comments should be sent to: Robert Bowen Executive Director Norfolk Airport Authority Phone: (757) 857-3484 E-mail: rbowen@norfolkairport.com 5 PFC Public Notice
New PFC Application #5 6 PFC Public Notice
New Application #5 Fund cost of current and future airport improvement projects 5 capital projects and PFC consultant fees No reimbursement or historical projects Estimating $29,025,000 of PFC revenue Exact amount may change between time of presentation and submittal of application as project costs continue to be refined For determining requirement to consult for future PFC amendments, dollar amounts will be based on those presented at consultation today Application details: PFC level: $4.50 per eligible enplaned passenger Effective date: Sept. 1, 2019 (upon expiration of PFC #4) Estimated expiration date: February 1, 2022 All projects on a pay-as-you-go basis 7 PFC Public Notice
Project List Att. B Project PFC Eligible % PFC Revenue PFC Level B-1 Passenger Boarding Bridges 100% $21,500,000 $4.50 B-2 Wayfinding and Site Access Improvements 80% 3,800,000 $4.50 B-3 Elevators in Departures Terminal 100% 225,000 $4.50 B-4 New FIS Facility at GA Terminal 90% 2,925,000 $4.50 B-5 Snow Removal Equipment Replacements 100% 500,000 $4.50 B-6 PFC Consulting Services 100% 75,000 $4.50 Total PFC #5 $29,025,000 8 PFC Public Notice
Passenger Boarding Bridges Description: Purchase and installation of 17 PBBs Replacement of certain aging passenger boarding bridges and addition of several others at gates with no bridge currently 14 bridges replacing existing PBBs 3 bridges being added at gates with no bridge After completion of project, ORF will have 23 PBBs Includes costs for studies, design, procurement, construction, and installation Includes outfitting units with ground power units and preconditioned air units 9 PFC Public Notice
Passenger Boarding Bridges Justification: Airline users have requested replacement of aging passenger boarding bridges via PFC funds Of 20 bridges currently installed, 14 have at least 16 years in service, with some up to 32 years Three additional gates are not currently equipped with passenger boarding bridges are needed to accommodate common use Funding: $21,500,000 total cost estimate Project fully funded by PFCs Funding Source Amount PFC $21,500,000 Federal (AIP) $-- State (DOAV) $-- Local (NAA) $-- Total $21,500,000 10 PFC Public Notice
Wayfinding and Site Access Improvements Description: Design and construction costs for the replacement and improvement to roadway signage, terminal wayfinding signage, departures sidewalk replacement, site access through parking lots, and landscaping. Elements: Roadway signage Terminal wayfinding signage Departures sidewalk replacement Site access through parking lots Landscaping 11 PFC Public Notice
Wayfinding and Site Access Improvements Justification: Roadway signage needs updating and improvement to improve directions to passengers arriving by automobile Replacing and updating terminal wayfinding signage for uniformity and due to recent terminal rehabilitations and construction Departures sidewalk at the curbfront requires substantial repairs Funding: Some elements of the project will not be PFC eligible; preliminary estimate of 80% at this stage Ineligible portions paid with NAA and/or DOAV funds. Funding Source Amount PFC (80%) $3,800,000 Federal (AIP) $-- State (DOAV) $-- Local (NAA) $950,000 Total $4,750,000 12 PFC Public Notice
Elevators in the Departures Terminal Description: Design and construction of new elevators in the departures terminal, near the Departures Terminal curbfront Justification: The addition of the elevators will improve vertical circulation within the terminal Escalators are currently being used where elevators would be the preferred means of changing levels Existing elevators are neither visible nor convenient to the majority of passenger traffic through the central portion of the terminal Funding Source Amount PFC $225,000 Federal (AIP) $2,025,000 State (DOAV) $-- Local (NAA) $-- Total $2,250,000 Funding: The project will be largely funded by AIP, with PFCs funding the 10% matching share 13 PFC Public Notice
New Federal Inspection Services Facility in GA Terminal Description: Design and construction of a standalone FIS facility adjacent to the general aviation facilities Justification: Prior to 2017, GA aircraft cleared customs at the Airport s cargo facilities, which did not conform to CBP requirements Currently, the CBP is using a temporary facility in the Signature Aviation building, requiring numerous modifications to standard CBP protocols Funding: A portion will be funded by AIP Estimating project is 90% PFC-eligible, so remaining costs will be largely PFC-funded State or NAA funds will pay ineligible portion Funding Source Amount PFC (90%) $2,925,000 Federal (AIP) $250,000 State (DOAV) $325,000 Local (NAA) $-- Total $3,500,000 14 PFC Public Notice
Snow Removal Equipment Replacements Description: Procurement and purchase of new snow removal equipment 5 brooms, 3 plows, and 1 blower Justification: The brooms currently in use are more than 16 years old. The plows currently in use are 22 years old. The Authority currently uses two attachment blowers which are both 11 years old. The funds will provide for one blower truck to replace the two attachment blowers. Funding: The project will be largely funded by an AIP grant PFCs will fund the 10% local share Funding Source Amount PFC $500,000 Federal (AIP) $4,500,000 State (DOAV) $-- Local (NAA) $-- Total $5,000,000 15 PFC Public Notice
PFC Consulting Services Description: Consulting services related to preparation, administration, management, and tracking of the PFC program at the Airport. Includes, but not limited to, expenses incurred subsequent to the submittal of the recent PFC #2 amendment, the PFC #4 application, and costs related to the current PFC #5 application. Justification: Under 14 CFR, 158.13(b), PFC administrative support costs may be paid with PFC revenues. Keeps PFC administrative expenses out of the airline rate base Funding Source Amount Funding: $75,000 in PFC revenue PFC $75,000 Federal (AIP) $-- State (DOAV) $-- Local (NAA) $-- Total $75,000 16 PFC Public Notice
Process and Schedule Milestone Timeframe Notice letter mailed to airlines March 31 Air carrier consultation May 2 Public notice materials May 3 This Packet Air carrier comment deadline June 1 Public comment deadline June 2 Submit application to FAA FAA decision August (target) November 2 (deadline) 120 days after submission 17 PFC Public Notice
Next Steps Notice and opportunity for public comment Information and deadline for comment is included within this packet NAA finalizes and submits the application to FAA Incorporate any air carrier and public comments Application must be submitted no later than 6 months after air carrier consultation meeting Obtain FAA approval of the application Within 120 days of submission NAA notifies air carriers of FAA decision No impact; status quo for collections and PFC level 18 PFC Public Notice
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