Okaloosa County BOCC — August 1, 2016 — Airports PBB — reading text

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: AIRPORTS/DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH AIRPORT (VPS) – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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. Seven (7) rental car companies and other concessions provide services to an additional 1 million visitors. REVENUE: Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  Maintained an upgraded bond rating from Standard & Poor’s of BBB+ with stable outlook for 6th straight year  New Air Service provided by two (2) new carriers to nine (9) new cities  Awarded the Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) construction contract  Negotiated and awarded Airline and Rental Car agreements that will cover five (5) years with five (5) extensions  Coordinated an amendment to the Enhanced Used Lease that includes an extended 50 year lease, new lease fee payment, modification to the Joint Use Agreement terms and permission to construct a gas station  Replaced two Regional Boarding Ramps with Passenger Loading Bridges  Baggage Inspection System modernization/upgrade  Increased financial controls with full implementation of automated financial system (Prop Works), establishment of compliance system for leases and contracts, and new staff with a focus on internal controls  Established an audit program for Airport concessions to ensure compliance with General Accepted Accounting Practices and accurate reporting of revenue 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 Proposed Performance Measures FY15 FY16 FY17 Achieve the lowest Cost per Enplaned Passenger (CEP) $4.99 $4.55 $4.97 Maintain lowest debt per enplaned passenger $44.18 $42.87 $40.32 Maintain high debt service coverage ratio 1.78 1.62 1.86 Increase non-airline revenue per sq. ft. of terminal space $47.91 $56.67 $53.79 Achieve high non-airline revenue per enplaned passenger $14.82 $16.52 $15.63 Compare enplaned passengers per employee 7,856:1 8,168:1 7,881:1 Operating Expense Ratio 97% 92% 93%  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: AIRPORTS/DESTIN EXECUTIVE 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. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  The Destin Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) has been constructed and will be operational in Nov. 2016  Noise Wall project has been designed and bid; planning for a Aug 2016 award  Hangar Inspection program established to monitor lease compliance and ensure FAA grant assurances are met The following projects are planned for FY2017:  Design and reconstruction of taxiway, including adding new connector and widening intersections. PROGRAM GOAL: To provide a general aviation airport enviroment that is beneficial, 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 construction of the new Air Traffic Control Tower. 5. Develop residential noise mitigation plan to include voluntary home insulation or purchase. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Proposed Performance Measures FY15 FY16 FY17 Compare aircraft operations to employees (ratio) 16,250:1 16,250:1 16,250:1 Divide O&M expense by annual activity levels (ratio). $3.11:1 $3.82:1 $4.26:1 Determine cost per day acre by dividing annual O&M $512.29 $628.88 $700.32 expense by facility size. Operating Expense Ratio 29% 47% 37%  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 logistical 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 43,000 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 the past three years in anticipation of future growth. REVENUE: Bob Sikes Airport revenue comes from fuel flowage fees, land and building leases and percentage of gross sales by the Fixed Base Operator as well as other land and building (hangar) leases. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:  Environmental and Design for a new Airport Access Road  Continue design efforts and construction on Foy Shaw Parkway  Hangar Inspection program established to monitor lease compliance and ensure FAA grant assurances are met The following projects are planned for FY2017:  Design Parking and Aircraft Apron rehabilitation PROGRAM GOAL: To provide a general aviation airport environment that is beneficial, distinctive and conducive for business activity and industrial operations. CEW will provide a safe and secure operating environment that is an exceptional value for customers and business partners. KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. Exceed all federal (FAA, TSA) and state (FDOT) regulatory operating standards for safety and security. 2. Provide a financially self-sufficient enterprise where airport specific revenue exceeds expenditures. 3. Attract new companies and expand tenant occupancy on airfield and industrial park through aggressive marketing. 4. Support military related programs and assist on-site aerospace companies with related operational requirements needed to win contracts. 5. Work with Economic Development Council and other agencies to fast track development initiatives. 6. Operate facility with efficiency and lowest possible O&M expense. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Proposed Performance Measures FY15 FY16 FY17 Compare aircraft operations to employees (ratio) 10,750:1 10,750:1 10,750:1 Divide O&M expense by annual activity levels (ratio) $6.10:1 $6.01:1 $5.71:1 Determine cost per acre by dividing annual O&M expense $242.80 $239.48 $227.39 by facility size. Includes land purchase debt service. Operating Expense Ratio 65% 79% 48% HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 Full-time Administrative & Support 26 26 28 32 Full-time Management & Professional 6 6 7 8 Full-time Operations & Trades 10 10 8 8 Relief 10 10 10 10 Total 52 52 53 54 EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/ Category Actual Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease Personnel Services $2,228,730 $2,395,171 $2,659,031 $2,754,955 $95,924 3.6% Operating Expenses $5,315,892 $5,528,012 $5,671,186 $5,636,669 ($34,517) -0.6% Capital Outlay $165,628 ($20,215) $57,930 $225,726 $167,796 289.7% Debt Service