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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 Page —1— of _1_ 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