History of Airport
Deeded to County as an airport in 1963 Tarpine developed in mid 1980sMaster Plan Completed in 1989 Airport Layout Plan commissioned in 2006 and completed in 2008 – Motion to accept the projects contingent on full FDOT funding passed 5/0
Approved to complete Master Plan Update in 2013
Master Plan Description Project initiation and meetings Inventory Aviation activity forecasts Demand/Capacity assessment Facility Requirements Airport alternatives and development plan Airport layout plan Financial plan Public Involvement Environmental overview
Inventory Runway 18/36 Stenson Taxiway Runway end lights Displaced threshold lights
Runway edge lights Five tie downs (aircraft parking)
Fencing
Lighting detection Two wind cones Two fire extinguishers Irrigation pump Two fire hydrants Automatic gate Rotating beacon
Aviation Activity Forecasts Florida Aviation Database Airport Manager
Estimate: – 3,600 per year• 2000 – 5,475
• 2005 – 5,475• 2010 – 5,475• 2011 – 5,475• 2012 – 5,523• 2015 – 5,668• 2020 – 5,919• 2025 – 6,181• 2030 – 6,454
Demand/Capacity Assessment and Requirements
Runway Taxiway Runway safety area and runway protection zone
Based aircraft Peak hour activity Parking (vehicle) Storage Office and/or FBO Vertical surfaces Imaginary surfaces
Airport Alternatives and Development Plan
Do nothingReturn deed to Tarpine Full developmentRelocateOther options?
Do NothingAirport would remain property of Wakulla County and current operation would continue
Current financial information 2007 –June 2013
FY 2006‐2007
FY 2007‐2008
FY 2008‐2009
FY 2009‐2010
FY 2010‐2011
FY 2011‐2012
2013 thru June 13 Total
Revenue $0.00 $1,740.00 $1,200.00 $1,565.00 $1,200.00 $1,320.00 $1,320.00 $8,345.00Expenses $0.00 $22,962.24 $15,342.26 $23,643.24 $3,926.95 $4,281.73 $3,287.94 $73,444.36
($65,099.36)
Revenue $0.00 $32,150.00 $27,200.00 $4,716.09 $11,940.26 $0.00 $0.00 $76,006.35Expenses $32,150.00 $43,856.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $37,740.16 $113,746.51
($37,740.16)
Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14,760.00 $1,675.00 $16,435.00
($16,435.00)
($119,274.52)Total:
General Fund
Airport Grants
Other Funding
Total:
Total:
Total:
Source: Greg James, Finance Director, Wakulla County Clerk of Court
Do Nothing Cont.
Tax Revenues from Tarpine:– Tax revenue from 33 Tarpine residents is approximately $71,250 per year
– There are roughly 100 additional vacant lots that also generate revenue
Return Deed to Tarpine
County would not have a general aviation airport
Transfer of ownership processRevenue to County would be zero
Full Development (Draft) Some revenues for development would come from
FDOT Asphalt GA Runway – $3,247,200 ($1,200 x 2,706 ft)
Taxiway – $1,298,880 ($16 x 81,180 sq/ft) Hangars (concrete block) – $2,019,300 ($100.97 x 20,000
sq/ft)
Land Acquisition ‐ $1,000,000 Environmental ‐ $120,000 to $200,000 Fuel Tank – $360,000 Potential revenues from development at build out:
Amount Income AssumptionsFuel (profit/gallon) 4,000 gallons $2,000 assumes $0.50 profit per gallonRent (including expenses) 20 hangars $3,500 assumes $175.00 monthly rentalLanding Fees 50 Units $1,250 assumes $25.00 monthly feeBusiness Fees Business Development $3,000 assumes $1,500.00 monthly business fee
Total: $9,750
Relocate
Site selectionEnvironmental permits and approvalsMaster plan and design Layout planConstruction Airport could still be deeded to Tarpine
Airport Layout Plan
Proposed Landscape Buffer
Proposed Landscape Buffer
Trees:Nellie R Stevens Holly
Shrubs:Dwarf Wax Myrtle Saw Palmetto Lady Palm
Shrubs:CoontieCordgrassMuhly Grass
Trees:Florida Privet Wax Myrtle
Trees:Dwarf Palmetto
Financial Plan Not in National Plan of Integrated Airport
Systems (NPIAS) Must be State funded Funding through the Florida Aviation Database
(FAD) and Joint Airport Capital Improvement Plan (JACIP)
County can prioritize airport priorities as desired Need to properly address airport revenue from
user fees or landing fees Additional funding
– Florida aviation grant program– FDOT funds up to 80%
Environmental Overview
NEPA guidelines– Coastal zone/barrier– Wetlands– Noise– Light– Wildlife– Floodplain– Water quality
Public Involvement
Ongoing meetings with County staff and airport representatives
Stakeholder meetings (5/9 and 5/23) Stakeholder meeting (6/18)Public meeting (7/11) Stakeholder meeting (in August)Board action (in September)
Community Input
Does the County need an airport?Does the airport add an economic benefit?
How should the airport be developed?– Additional or enhanced facilities?
Does the County support the airport if funded by FDOT?