Submitted By: Matthew Grow
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Presentation By: Matthew Grow
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Department: Aviation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2024-25 approving a Federal Aviation Administration Grant #3-12-0055-033-2024 for an Airport Master Plan Update in the amount of $838,862
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends an airport's master plan be updated once every 10 years, or after significant changes or improvements to the facility occur. The Ocala Airport meets both criteria. The last master plan update occurred in 2014. Since completion of the master plan; the new general aviation terminal was constructed, private hangar development increased dramatically, the total based aircraft increased to 197, including 20 jets, several non-aviation properties were sold, and many others have been released by the FAA for future sales.
The airport is also affected by the extensive growth in its proximity, including the World Equestrian Center, industrial parks along the I-75 corridor, and an influx of new residents. When combined, these factors influence the elements that are essential to the identification of the capital improvements necessary to not only maintain the airport but sustain its financial self-sufficiency.
The Master Plan project will be conducted by airport consultant, McFarland Johnson, Inc. (MJ), the scope of which is attached for your reference and will be presented when all funding mechanisms are in place. We expect a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant to follow the FAA grant shortly.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* This project is encouraged by FAA and FDOT.
* The plan will be prepared in accordance with the guidance provided in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5070-6B, Airport Master Plans and FDOT Guidebook for Airport Master Planning and Florida Administrative Code (FAC ) Chapter 14-60.
* McFarland ...
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