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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: AIRPORTS/NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL AIRPORT (VPS) –
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Northwest Florida Regional Airport operates and maintains a 130 acre facility
with a 121,000 square foot terminal building to provide schedules airline service to over 800,000 passengers
annually through four (4) airlines. Six (6) rental car companies (7 brands) and other concessions provide
services to an additional 1 million visitors.
REVENUE: Northwest Florida Regional Airport generates revenue from concession agreements, parking fees,
landing fees and terminal rents. Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) associated with airline tickets and Customer
Facility Charges (CFC) associated with rental car agreements provides revenue for specific projects.
Revenue Budget
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $
Operating Revenue 8,939,594 7,774,012 7,757,390(1) 7,449,039
Miscellaneous 165,000 113,460 147,400 110,000
Cash 8,250,000 10,167,422 5,838,798 3,000,000
PFC (and cash) 9,101,778 8,187,492 5,934,124 8,454,236
CFC (and cash) 2,777,500 3,334,858 3,826,472 4,026,603
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $
Personal Services 1,628,487 1,844,031 2,112,504 2,273,391
Operating Expenses 9,503,397 9,326,906 5,472,644 5,636,646
Capital Outlay -404,305 -33,874 689,700 1,594,091
Debt Service 1,170,127 1,186,202 1,691,919 1,455,875
Budget Transfer 460,785 0 0 0
Reserves 0 0 13,445,090 12,101,232
Total 12,358,491 12,323,265 23,411,857 23,061,235
(1) Includes $518,787 for Rental Car abated O&M from CFCs (not operating revenues).
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Full-time 38 37 37 39
Part-Time 0 0 0 0
Relief--Police 0 0 10 10
Total 38 37 47 49
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Maintained an upgraded bond rating from Standard & Poor’s of BBB+ with stable outlook.
Completed terminal expansion phase II project, expanding concourse and adding two (2) jet bridges and TSA
office leased space.
Stood up Airport Police Department and Airport Operations Center with 10 and 6 FTE respectively.
The following projects are planned for Fiscal Year 2014:
Modernize communications and security systems at Airport Operations Center (AOC).
Develop non-airline revenue and retail operations.
PROGRAM GOAL:
To provide safe, affordable, dependable air transportation and support services in a premier facility that ensures
comfort and convenience for business, military and leisure travelers.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Exceed all federal (FAA, TSA, etc.) and state (FDOT) regulatory operating standard for safety and security.
2. Provide a financially self-sufficient enterprise where airport specific revenue exceeds expenditures.
3. Continue to develop air carrier services and support businesses that provide a positive economic impact on the
community that exceeds $500 million annually.
4. Build upon successful advertising and marketing campaigns to showcase the attributes of VPS to prevent
passenger leakage to other competing airports in the region.
5. Maintain the lowest cost per enplaned passenger in the region.
6. Keep all operations and maintenance related expenses at the lowest possible level.
7. Increase sources of non-airline revenue to lower airport rates and charges.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15
Achieve the lowest Cost per Enplaned Passenger (CEP) $6.06 (1) $4.58 $4.50
Maintain lowest debt per enplaned passenger $42.17 $45.15 $45.00
Maintain high debt service coverage ratio 1.74 2.20 2.20
$60.00
Increase non-airline revenue per sq. ft. of terminal space $64.53 $59.98 (2)
Achieve high non-airline revenue per enplaned passenger $18.71 $17.97 $18.56
Compare enplaned passengers per employee 19,504:1 11,012:1(3) 10,900:1
Notes:
1. Airport shared revenues were skewed based on anticipated Vision stimulated revenue
2. Terminal space increased over 10,000 SF with 2 gate concourse extension and TSA office space
3. FTE increased from 36 to 39 with addition of Airport Police and Airport Operations Center.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: AIRPORTS/DESTIN AIRPORT (DTS), GENERAL AVIATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program consists of the operation and maintenance of the general aviation
airport in Destin which provides excellent accessibility to coastal communities and resorts. Revenues are
derived from leases and fees charged through business operations based at the airport. With over 65,000 annual
flight operations of private and corporate aircraft, and approximately 395 acres DTS serves a variety of travelers
via two fixed base operators
REVENUE: Destin Airport generates revenue from landing fees, hangar leases and fixed-base operators.
Revenue Budget
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $
Operating Revenue 564,024 1,141,858 620,175 640,100
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $
Personal Services 92,055 88,482 104,447 114,573
Operating Expenses 143,357 159,821 107,051 68,237
Capital Outlay 0 31,294 112,000 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Total 235,412 279,597 323,498 182,810
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Full-time 3 2 2 2
Part-Time 0 0 0 0
Relief 0 0 0 0
Total 3 2 2 2
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Destin Airport was accepted into the Federal Aviation Administration Contract Tower Program.
A location / site study for the tower, including revised environmental assessment, was completed.
Taxilane connector adjacent to T-hangar complex was completed, and access road rehabilitated.
The following projects are planned for FY2014:
Design and construct a new Air Traffic Control Tower.
Design and reconstruction of taxiway, including adding new connector and widening intersections.
Pending FAA noise mitigation grant, voluntary purchase and/or insulation of four residential houses.
PROGRAM GOAL:
To provide a general aviation airport enviroment that is benefitial, destinctive, and conducive for private and
business aircraft operations. DTS will provide a safe and secure operating environment that is an exceptional
value for customers while minimizing noise impact and improving compatability with surrounding residential
areas.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Exceed all federal (FAA, TSA) and state (FDOT) reglatory operating standards for security and security.
2. Provide a financially self-sufficient enterprise where airport specific revenue exceeds expenditures.
3. Implement recommendations of FAA Part 150 Noise Study.
4. Complete design and construct an air traffic control tower.
5. Develop residential noise mitigation plan to include voluntary home insulation or purchase.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Adopted
Performance Measures
FY12/13 FY13/14 FY14/15
Compare aircraft operations to employees (ratio) 35,000:1 23,333:1 35,000:1
Divide O&M expense by annual activity levels (ratio). $4.33:1 $2.95:1 $4.70:1
Determine cost per day acre by dividing annual O&M
$768.19 $521.89 $833.33
expense by facility size.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: AIRPORTS/BOB SIKES AIRPORT (CEW) GENERAL AVIATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program consists of the operation and maintenance of the Bob Sikes
general aviation airport near Crestview. CEW serves as the region’s industrial base providing a home to several
aerospace manufacturing and modification companies. With over 1,080 acres and an ILS equipped 8,000 foot
runway, the facility accommodates over 67,000 aircraft operations annually. An adjoining County industrial
park is also home to several non-aviation related companies and forms a designated Enterprise Zone for future
development opportunities. Over $26 million has been invested in airport infrastructure over
