HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-23 14-047 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 14-047
Date: December 23,,2013
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the Airport to submit a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) application
to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Responsible Department: Airport
Commentary: This Order will authorize the Airport to apply for a PFC application for up to $3.0 million
to provide funding for renovations and improvements for the domestic terminal upgrade project. A
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) is a fee paid by passengers that is used to make improvements to the
Airport's infrastructure. The fee is $4.50 per passenger and is collected by the Airlines when a ticket is
purchased. The fee is then remitted to the Airport. This request will consist of constructing an enclosed
baggage make-up area for the airlines, purchasing and installing a new generator capable of operating
the full domestic terminal, installing new glass windows and fapde on the front of the terminal, and
new signage and wayfinding.
Tony Caruso
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Airport Committee on 12/10/2013.
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
Passage
X _ First Reading
Referral
Ma
Finance Director
Solicitor
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14-047
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Assigned to Councilor Durgin
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the Airport to submit a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
WHEREAS, The City of Bangor owns and operates the Bangor International Airport; and
WHEREAS, The Airport can submit a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application of up to
$3.0 million to the FAA to fund eligible infrastructure projects at the Airport; and
WHEREAS, A Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) is a fee paid by passengers that is used to
make improvements to the Airport's infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, The application will provide a mechanism to fund terminal improvements, which
include an enclosed baggage make-up area for the airlines, purchase and
installation of a new generator, domestic terminal fagade improvements and new
signage and wayfinding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BANGOR, That
The Airport is authorized to submit a Passenger Facility Charge Application to the Federal
Aviation Administration for up to $3.0 million to provide funding for upgrades and terminal
building improvements at Bangor International Airport.
IN CITY COUNCIL
Deeember 30, 2013
Pas ed
CITY RK