Item B1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE: 4/18/02
DIVISION: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BULK ITEM: No - Time Approximate - 9 a,m,
DEPARTMENT: AIRPORTS
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation by Howard Klein of URS Corporation, concerning runway issues at the Key
West International Airport.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Last fall we began the Master Planning process for the Key West International Airport, During this
study, there has been much discussion of what will be required for a runway safety area, and additional runway to
accommodate regional jet aircraft. We thought it was time to brief the Commission about those issues,
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Runway Safety Area Study presented to the Board in July of 2001,
CONTRACVAGREEMENTCHANGES: N~
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: As will be pointed out in this presentation, we must begin the Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) procedure for the required runway safety area, in order to receive FAA funding to resurface the existing
runway, Our recommendation is that the Board direct staff to begin that procedure.
TOTAL COST: Unknown at this time
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO AIRPORT: None
COST TO PFC: Unknown
COST TO COUNTY: None
(EIS will be funded by the FAA, FDOT and PFC revenue)
REVENUE PRODUCING:
AMOUNT PER MONTH/YEAR:
APPROVED BY: County Attorney N/A
OMB/Purchasing N/A
Risk Management N/A
KEY WEST AIRPORT DIRECTOR APPROVAL
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DOCUMENTATION: Included
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RECEIVED 1-/I-o~
MAYOR McCOY
nfstauf4JJt & Uar Assodati()l1
April 9. 2002
Dear County Commissioners:
This letter is to advise you of the support of the Board of Directors ofthe Key West
Restaurant and Bar Association for the improvements you have under discussion for the Key
West airport.
It is our understanding that consultants have recommended that runway safety area
overruns be installed that will allow resurfacing and ex~ded takeoff length for the new
regional jets, Since the FAA. which has mandated that we make these types of safety
enhancements. has promised to mitigate for any lost mangroves as a result of this effort. we
believe these improvements are in the public interest. We urge that you adopt them at your April
17. 2002 meeting.
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President, Board of Directors
Key West Restaurant and Bar Association
cc: Virginia Panico. Key West Chamber of Commerce
Key West Mayor Jimmy Weekley
Peter Ilchuk, Florida Keys Lodging Association
Piper Smith, Key West Attractions Association
Lou Hernandez. Key West Business Guild
Brian Carman. Key West Innkeepers Association
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KEY WEST
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
402 W ALL S T, · KEY WE S T, F L 33040 · 305- 294 - 2 587 · FAX 305 - 294.7 806 · W W W, KEY W E S TC HAM BE R ,OR G
April 8, 2002
The Honorable Sonny McCoy
Mayor, Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street, Suite # 1 02
Key West, FL 33040
Dear Mayor McCoy,
Over the last few months it has become evident to the Board of the Key West
Chamber Of Commerce that the extension of the runway at the Key West
International Airport is an issue that needs immediate attention. While such an
extension has been desired by some for many years, we feel that this is becoming
less of a choice and more of a necessity.
It is our understanding that there are now certain factors that will actually make
the continued operation of the runway dependant upon its extension. First of all,
regional carriers are migrating to regional jets that need a slightly longer runway.
If we cannot accommodate this type of aircraft, we run the risk of losing our
commercial air carriers, with the exception of the very small planes of Cape Air
and Gulfstream. Secondly, the runway does not meet the minimum standards of
the FAA because it does not have enough room at either end for proper overrun
safety zones. Because of this, the FAA will not resurface the strip, an expensive
job that will need to be done sooner than later, .
"The mission of the Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce is to serve its membe~s
and maintain a viable economy for the businesses and working people of Key West.
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In light of these issues, I am writing to you today on behalf of the board of the
Key West Chamber Of Commerce to strongly encourage you to conduct an
Environmental Impact Study as this step must be taken before the commission can
consider extending the runway,
Please let us know if we can be of any assistance in this matter.
Cc: Mayor and City Commissioners
Representative Ken Sorensen
State Senate, Daryl Jones
City Clerk, Cheri Smith
County Clerk, Danny Kohlage
FAA, Dean Stringer
Airport Director, Peter Horton
President, Key West Innkeepers Association
President, Florida Keys Lodging Association
President~ Key West Association of Realtors
President, Key West Business Guild
President, Key West Attractions Association
President, Key West Bar & Restaurant Association
Board of Directors, Key West Chamber of Commerce
Innkeeper's Association
April 16, 2002
The Honorable Sonny McCoy
Mayor, Monroe County
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FI 33040
Dear Mayor McCoy,
Air travel to Key West is a vital component of our hospitality industry. Efficient and safe
airline service to Key West not only makes our destination more convenient, it helps
reduce traffic and parking concerns that affect the quality of life for residents and visitors
alike.
With the major carriers migrating to the more efficient RJ type aircraft, the proposed
airport improvements becomes a matter requiring our immediate attention. Without an
airport facility to handle the newer aircraft safely, we may be left with no major airline
service at all. This must not be allowed to happen.
As residents and business people, we also understand the impact of such improvements
on the Salt Ponds estuary, The 7: 1 mitigation proposed by the FAA appears to be more
than adequate to compensate for the loss of wetlands, however we feel the first step
would be to begin an Environmental Impact Study (EIS), This is a key item to ensure a
timely and successful airport upgrade.
The Board of Directors of the Key West Innkeepers Association is in full support of these
airport improvements provided the EIS concurs that the environmental impact can be
successfully mitigated. We urge the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners to
begin the EIS as soon as possible,
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On behalf of the Board of Directors
P.O, Box 6172 · Key West, Florida 33041. (305) 295-1334. Fax (305) 295-1285 . (888) KEY INNS