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Resolution 123-1990 Divisic-- Community Services RESOLUTION NO. 123 -1990 A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE AIRPORT TERMINAL SPACE AVAILABILITY POLICY FOR AIR CARRIERS OPERATING IN MONROE COUNTY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, hereby authorizes the adoption of the Airport Terminal Space Availability Policy for air carriers operating in Monroe County, a copy of same being attached hereto. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on this I!JI:), day of Fc.hrKIt,.,_, 1990, A.D. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS :: ;;g~ Mayor/Chairman (Seal) Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk ~ >fJ~'1rJP-~ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY. By ~~t ~'(\'-~ Attor ey's Office -...c' - . . N c.- -' c.:.- C ~ Pi Monroe County Airport Space Availability Policy There is an ever-increasing demand by commercial airlines for ticket counter and office space in the public terminal buildings at both the Marathon Airport and Key West International Airport. In the interest of providing the best possible service to the flying public of Monroe County, allocating space to the airlines in a fair and unbiased manner, and complying with all federal regulations concerning commercial air service, the following cri teria is established to evaluate all prospective commercial airline service to Marathon and Key West: 1. Terminal Space Availability- Determine the amount of existing space available for lease. If none is available and the prospective airline can arrange to sublease space from an existing airline, subject to approval by the Board of County Commission, such divided space shall be leased individually by the County at lease renewal time. Temporary space may be considered if the concept is unique and the space occupied does not further aggravate an already crowded condition. 2. Determine destination airports and connecting routes to additional airports with same airline. 3. Interline agreements- Determine if the airline is affiliated with a major airline to provide reduced thru-fares to destination airports outside of South Florida. These agreements also cover baggage handling to destination airports. 4. Type Aircraft- Jet, turbo prop, or piston engine aircraft to be used? Does the aircraft FAA dba noise rating exceed acceptable levels? What amenities are provided-pressurization/air condi- tioning? Lavatory? Is baggage compartmentalized or carry-on? Is there sufficient headroom and seating arrangements? 5. Flight Crew- Does the aircraft have a co-pilot? Are flight attendants on board? 6. Airline History- Determine what is the record of service of the airline by checking with airports already served by this airline. Determine the safety record of the airline. Determine the financial status of the airline. 7. Application procedures- Airlines desiring to initiate service to Marathon or Key West will make application in accordance with Monroe County Airport Commercial Airline Application Procedure Policy. ~~~~Y ~~~,~~E (305) 294-4641 r~ ,..r-~~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1 Mayor Pro Tem Gene Lytton, District 2 Douglas Jones, District 3 MAYOR Mike Puto, District 4 John Stormont, District 5 MONROE COUNTY AIRPORT COMMERCIAL AIRLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE POLICY Date: February 01, 1990 Subject: Commercial Airline Application Procedure for Monroe County Airports Reference: As applicable Enclosure: (1) Commercial Airline Application Checklist Effective Date: (1) Background: Since the airline industry was deregulated by the federal government in 1978 many old established airlines have merged with other airlines, others have gone out of business, and new airlines are constantly being formed. (2) Purpose: The constant change in this industry requires that applications from airlines interested in serving public airports owned and operated by Monroe County be carefully reviewed to ensure all required data is current and complete. (3) Cancellation: struction. Upon receipt of an amended or revised in- (4) Instructions: A. Any commercial airline requesting to initiate scheduled service to and from Key West International Airport and/or Marathon Airport shall make an official request in writing to Monroe County through the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, Director Community Services or the Director of Airports. B. Upon receipt of the official request, the Director of Airports shall determine if ticket counter and office space is available at the requested airport. C. If space is available, the Director of Airports will request that an official representative of the airline meet at the appropriate airport to examine the facility and discuss terminal building and ramp access requirements. D. Background information checks will be made on all airlines making application to Monroe County. Information to be checked shall include: 1. The Federal Aviation Administration requires each airline to pass "Fitness Determination" which is a check on experience and background of the operator, insurance, and financial responsibility. No airline may operate scheduled service prior to the issuance of this determination. A copy of this determination may be obtained from FAA Fitness Determination Section, Washington, D.C. 2. Check with Miami Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) for a current Part 121 or Part 135 Certificate and ensure it is valid for scheduled airline operations. Also check with the FAA inspector assigned to the particular airline for comments on operational and maintenance performance. (3) Check with FAA Regional Counsel, Atlanta, for any enforcement procedures that may be pending against the airline. 6. Public liability insurance - at least $10,000,000 coverage is required. Monroe County shall be named as co-insured. Certified copies of the insurance shall be obtained from the company for Risk Management and the Director of Airports. The insurance company must be licensed to do business in the state of Florida. The company should be required to notify Monroe County of any adjustments to or cancellation of policy. 7. A credit check or Dun and Bradstreet report. 8. The type of equipment (aircraft) to be used and number of passenger seats. 9. The proposed airfare for the routes to be served. 10. The proposed schedule of service and number of flights. (5) Action: A. All Airport Management Personnel are to follow the instructions listed above as applicable. A checklist, Enclosure (1), is provided to facilitate action. COMMERCIAL AIRLINE APPLICATION CHECKLIST 1. Availability/adequacy of counter/office space 2. FAA FItness Determination 3. FAA Part 121 or Part 135 valid certificate 4. FAA Regional counsel - enforcement procedures 5. Background info - on any previous certificates 6. Public liability insurance - $10,000,000 7. Credit History Fuel suppliers Parts suppliers Facilities Other Airport Managers 8. Credit check or Dun & Bradstreet 9. Type equipment 10. Proposed Airfares 11. Proposed schedule/# flights Enclosure (1)