Item G2
SOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: December 13, 2000
BULK ITEM: NO
DIVISION: COUNTY ADMINISIRA TOR
DEPARTMENT: AIRPORTS
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Discussion of Airport Master Plan Update.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Florida Keys Marathon Airport has not had a Master Plan Update Study
done since at least 1992. the FAA recommends a study every 5 years.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: BOCC directed Airport Master Plan Update at November
3. 2000 special meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST: None
COST TO COUNTY: None
REVENUE PRODUCING: Va _ No.A..
BUDGETED: Yel...x.. No_
AMOUNT PER MONTH: _ YEAR: _
APPROVED BY: County Attomey L OMBlPurehaslng ..!.. Risk Management..!
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James Roberts
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DISPOSITION:
Airport Master Plan Update
Planning Process
Under the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AlP), grants
can be issued for purposes of airport planning, airport development, or noise
compatibility programs. Currently URS Greiner (Monroe County Airports Consultant), is
developing the scope of work to complete an Airport Master Plan Update Study for the
Florida Keys Marathon Airport. This study is eligible for Federal funding. The purpose of
the study is to provide local officials with information they can use to make decisions
about airport development.
The general process is described as follows:
IDENTIFY GOALS
The primary goal of the Airport Master Plan Update Study is to provide guidance for the
future development of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport that will satisfy the aviation
demand in a financially feasible and responsible manner, while addressing the aviation,
environmental, and socioeconomic issues of the community. In support of these goals,
the following objectives ofthe Master Plan Update Study will be considered.
DEVELOP OBJECTIVES
1. The future of the airport is a public issue and as such, great emphasis is put into
this first objective; to incorporate the interests ofthe public and local government
agencies into the planning process.
2. It is essential that the planning objectives are sensitive to the overall
environmental characteristics and needs of the community.
3. Identify airside, landside, and airspace improvements or options to optimize the
economic aspects of the airport while enhancing the safety and operational
capability.
4. Establish an implementation schedule for short, intermediate and long-term
improvements.
5. Identify short-term requirements and recommend actions to optimize near-term
funding opportunities.
6. Ensure that short-term actions and recommendations do not preclude long-range
planning options.
7. Reflect current and comprehensive land use (on and off airport) including surface
access and make recommendations as to compatible land uses and minimum noise
impacts around the airport.
8. Incorporate a Stormwater Master Plan into the planning process.
IDENTIFY KEY ISSUES
Key issues to be considered, emphasized, and incorporated in the Master Plan Study
include future issues that will be identified through public and government hearings and
the following:
Physical Geographical Environment
This should include aerial photography, elevation surveys, and main survey
markers. The airport and critical environs should be flown so that development of
surface features and improvements can be developed with exact dimensions.
Elevation Surveys to create accurate topographical maps for future planning and
development. Survey of current leased and unencumbered areas to portray
accurate land usage.
Facility Inventory
A visual facility inventory report should be performed to determine existing
condition, estimated expected life, and an estimated cost to repair or replace
pavements and infrastructure.
Capital Improvement Plan
A detailed capital improvement plan for short-term recommended development
program should be prepared based on the FAA fiscal year, but with the flexibility
to correlate to other fiscal planning periods.
Land Use
Identify current and future use of airport property. Addressing the need for
increased utilization by corporate and small general aviation owners and
operators.
Off-airport land use will require coordination with the City of Marathon.
For example: Development in runway approach vicinity that is in Marathon
jurisdiction. Airport zoning may not be considered in the cities planning and
permitting process.
Extension of the runway for future Regional Jet (RJ) service.
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Future Airside development and NA V AIDS
Noise Impacts
Noise abatement procedures.
Future Revenue Potential
Public Information/Input Program
Commercial Air Service
Marketing Strategy
Evaluation Time lines and bench marks
Special Aviation Events and Operations
Utilization of airport land and facilities for events such as the Seafood
FestivaVEAA Fly-in, Renaissance Faire and Terminal usage.
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SUMMARY OF THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
UPDATE PROCESS
Organize and implement a formal discussion for public input and transfer
of information.
Coordination of information. Consultants will collect airport information
and include public and economic issues and concerns.
Inventory and Operational Forecast. Consultants will develop operational
forecasts and correlate that information with current assets and future
needs.
Listing of Alternatives. Consultants will develop a list of alternate
objectives that the County and airport users can resource in their
evaluation and input.
Formal Public Workshops will be scheduled by the County and conducted
by the consultant to review draft airport planning alternatives with the
public.
Draft development of Master Plan Update and Airport Layout Plan
Public Workshop conducted to present the draft Airport Master Plan and
Airport Layout Plan.
Presentation of Draft Master Plan Update to BOCC for further
consideration or approval.
Submittal of Final Master Plan Update to F AA's Airport District Office.
It is difficult to identify a time frame for the initiation of the study due to
the FAA funding process and local policies and procedures. Once the
study is initiated it is estimated to take approximately twelve months to
develop the final draft Airport Master Plan Update.
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