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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-11 15-164 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION Item No. ¢4 Date: May 11, 2015 Item/Subject: Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating $3,000,000 in passenger facility charges (PFC's) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the domestic terminal building renovations project, phase 2, at the Bangor International Airport. Responsible Department: Airport Commentary: The Airport is requesting authorization to accept and appropriate $3,000,000 in passenger facility charges (PFC's) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the domestic terminal renovation project, phase 2, at the Bangor International Airport. The Passenger Facility Charge (RFC) Program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies. Airports use these fees to fund FAA -approved projects that enhance safety, security, or capacity; reduce noise; or increase air carrier competition. This phase of the project includes constructing an enclosed, temperature controlled, common use baggage make-up work area for the airlines. This phase also includes further renovations to the front wall of the terminal, and new flight information display systems. Staff recommends approval. Ton Cy aruso Department Head Manager's Comments: First reading and referal to Finance Committee on May 18, 2015, City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for: Passage First Reading x_ Referral — Finance Committee on May 18, 2015 Finance Director Solicitor Page _1_ of _l_ Assigned to Councilor Graham CITY OF BANGOR 15-164 MAY 11, 2015 (TITLE.) Resolve, Accepting and Appropriating $3,000,000 in passenger facility charges (PFC's) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the domestic terminal building renovations project, phase 2, at the Bangor International Airport. WHEREAS, The Bangor International Airport was notified by the FAA that the airport's passenger facility charge (PFC) application, #14-04-C-00-BGR was approved; and WHEREAS, The Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program allows the collection of RFC fees up to $4.50 for every enplaned passenger at commercial airports controlled by public agencies and airports use these fees to fund FAA -approved projects that enhance safety, security, or capacity; and WHEREAS, This phase of the project includes constructing an enclosed, temperature controlled, common use baggage make-up work area for the airlines. This phase also includes further renovations to the front wall of the terminal, and new flight information display systems; and WHEREAS, The objective of the overall project is to enhance airport capacity, capabilities and service. BELT RESELL VED BY THE C17Y CQUYCTL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THA T The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the passenger facility charges from the Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $3,000,000 for the domestic terminal building renovations project, phase 2, at the Bangor International Airport; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT There is hereby appropriated within the Airport Fund the amount of $3,000,000 recognizing these funds to be used for this project. The City Finance Director is hereby authorized to place these amounts within the appropriate accounts. IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 11, 2015 FIRST READING AND REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MAY 18, 2015 CITY C RK IN CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2015 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED CITY CLERK