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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: December 4, 2012
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Greg Donovan
SUBJECT: FDOT Grant Acceptance for Air Traffic Control Tower at Destin Airport
DEPARTMENT: Airport
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The BCC is requested to accept a grant from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for future construction of an Air Traffic Control
Tower (ATCT) at Destin Airport. The project would include the structure, access road
and utilities.
BACKGROUND: FDOT is offering a $1 million grant to be utilized toward the future
construction of an Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Destin Airport (DTS).
Currently, the project cost is estimated at $4 million and depending upon an on-going
Environmental Assessment (EA) and design requirements, construction could take place
in early FY14. This FDOT grant provides partial funding for the project.
The recommended funding strategy is to utilize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
entitlement grants from Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) for the remaining $2
million, and Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) participation for $1 million with signatory
airline approval.
OPTIONS: Approve, Reject or Table
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the attached Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) and
authorize the Chairman’s signature by the attached Signature Resolution. Provide
concurrence with project funding strategy and authorize airport director to seek signatory
airline approval.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator