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Airport Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
October 16, 2019, 7:00 AM
Airport Office
Conference Room 1
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AGENDA
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
a. Introduction of New Board Member: Andrea Prasse
B. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may make comments at this time on any items
not appearing on the agenda that are of interest to the public and are within the jurisdiction
of the Board. Comments relating to items on today’s agenda are to be taken at the time the
item is heard. The Board Chair determines time allotted to each speaker.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. AUGUST 21, 2019 REGULAR MEETING
D. PRESENTATIONS: NONE
E. BOARD ACTION ITEMS: NONE
1. 2020 FEE SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS (10 MIN)
F. BOAR D DISCUSSION ITEMS: Please note that no action will be taken on Board discussion
items.
1. CAPITAL/FINANCIAL PLANNING NEXT STEPS (5 MINUTES)
2. TENANT SURVEY (15 MIN)
3. KICKOFF STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE (35 MIN)
4. 2019 CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS (10 MIN)
5. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD – TRACKING MATRIX (GENERAL BUSINESS)(5 MIN)
G. BOARD GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT (10 MIN)
2. AIRPORT MARKETING REPORT–UPDATED LEASE LANGUAGE, NORMANDY
AIRCRAFT, CLASSIC HELICOPTER, MARKET STUDY ACTION ITEMS, 2020-2025
LAND APPRAISAL (15 MIN)
3. AIRPORT MAINTENANCE REPORT (5 MIN)
Airport Advisory Board Meeting Agenda OCTOBER 16, 2019
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H. SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS: Scheduled meetings of the Auburn Advisory
Board are as follows*:
2019 Regular Meeting Schedule:
December 18, 2019
Unless otherwise noted and advertised, all meetings will start at 7:00 a.m. and will take
place at the Auburn Airport Office Conference Room 1 located at 2143 E St. NE, Auburn,
WA 98002.
*Please note that subject to advanced public noticing the Board may elect to schedule
additional special meetings beyond the meeting dates specified above.
I. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
AUBURN AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
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MEETING DATE: August 21, 2019
MEETING TIME: 7:00 A.M.
MEETING LOCATION: Auburn Municipal Airport, 2143 E Street NE.
Auburn, WA 98002
Meeting Attendance Record:
Board Members:
Deanna Clark, Chairperson (10 Min. Tardy)
Danielle Butsick, Vice Chair
Wayne Osborne, Board Member
Sean Morrow, Board Member
Mark Kornei, Board Member (unexcused)
Joe Nessel, Board Member
City Staff:
Ingrid Gaub, Public Works Director
Tim Mensonides, Auburn Airport Manager
Ryan Hubbard, Auburn Airport Operations Technician
Tanya Rottkamp, Auburn Airport Office Assistant
Maxwell Manley, Airport Intern
Josh Arndt, COA Property/Real Estate Analyst
Members of the Public:
Gary Miller
Andrea Prasse
Calvin Hutsinker
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A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Danielle Butsick called the meeting to order and welcomed attendees
and guests as Chairperson Deanna Clark was late to the meeting. Vice Chair
Butsick noted Mark Kornei’s absence.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments for this meeting.
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made, seconded and
unanimously passed to approve the Auburn Airport Advisory Board Meeting
Minutes of the June 19th, 2019 meeting.
D. PRESENTATIONS: NONE
E. BOARD ACTION ITEMS: NONE
F. BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. CAPITAL/FINANCIAL PLANNING DISCUSSION
Mrs. Gaub mentioned that the Planning Baseline now includes the new
PAPI, AWOS and the Preliminary West-side alternatives. The Capital
Financial Planning also now goes out past 2024, per the Board’s
request. Scenario 1 from the Projects list has now been incorporated
into Scenario 4, with 4 now splitting into subsections based off of
ownership styles (PPP 50/50) for whatever construction option is
pursued.
Joe Nessel made the suggestion that Scenario 4B be left in for future
planning and funds acquisition. The Board concurred, with Danielle
Butsick making a motion to recommend the pursuit of Scenario 4B,
which was successfully seconded and passed with no objections from
the Board.
2. 2019 CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS
A. RUNWAY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Mr. Mensonides discussed that the low bid for the project
came in approximately $300,000 higher than the estimate.
Staff is now waiting to see if the FAA can fund the increase.
The low bid did include the ability to remove the open storm
water pond on the south end of the airport. WSDOT was
unable to provide funding for the project in 2019 but
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encouraged the airport to reapply for their grants in Spring
2020.
B. TREE REMOVAL
The Tree Removal project is underway and is scheduled to
be completed by the end of the week, with it immediately
benefitting the airport’s Wildlife Mitigation efforts.
C. OBSTRUCTIONS
Airport staff has a meeting with the FAA on August 26th to
discuss the outstanding Obstructions that need to be
addressed around the airport.
D. HANGAR ANALYSIS
A complete Airport-wide Hangar analysis is underway, which
will look at future development needs for the airside of the
airport. Results will be shared at the next AAB Meeting.
3. AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD-TRACKING MATRIX
The matrix was reviewed with the Board.
4. TENANT SURVEY
Mr. Mensonides asked the board if a Survey is still needed
given the implementation of a new Airport User’s Group. The
board still recommends a once per year survey with
additional questions pertaining to JET A and amenities
surrounding the Airport. The Board requested an option to
leave personal comments at the conclusion of the survey.
G. BOARD GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. AIRPORT MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mensonides began his report by
summarizing the two Noise complaints we have received this year so far
(one for Sheriff Operations over Emerald Downs, the other for
Appreciation Day Operations). The Passport Program is still operating
normally, with one tenant already having acquired enough stamps for the
jacket. Per Vice Chair Butsick’s request Mr. Mensonides had a
discussion with WSDOT Aviation regarding the future of hybrid electric
aircraft and urban air mobility at the airport.. The Airport has experienced
two separate fuel issues, both pertaining to EPIC, the Fuel Provider. Their
contract is up in January of 2020, with other suppliers now being looked
at. The single bid that was submitted to repair Pavement Damage
sustained from the April Aircraft accident was too high according to the
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insurance company funding the repairs. This has lead to core samples
being pulled from the runway on 8/28/2019 to determine if fuel has
penetrated the full depth of the pavement.
2. AIRPORT MARKETING REPORT: Mr. Arndt discussed the need to
differentiate between what are the Airport’s future needs as compared to
the immediate needs. This meaning that Arndt needs guidance from the
board on reachable and identifiable goals for the City to focus in on.
Chairperson Clark identified the next meeting as a re-convening time to
identify what outstanding items Arndt is requesting.
3. AIRPORT MAINTENANCE REPORT: Mr. Hubbard discussed the
remaining Summer Schedule. Vegetation upkeep is still burdensome but
any leftover maintenance time is being dedicated towards summertime
projects such as repainting the wind circle, fuel tank maintenance and
more. Mr. Hubbard also recapped Max Manley’s Internship and all of the
hard work he has put in around the airport. Thanks to his efforts, Airport
staff are able to schedule in additional projects to be completed in the fall
such as our hangar re-netting project and more.
4. AIRPORT APPRECIATION DAY REPORT: Tanya Rottkamp and Tim
Mensonides both recapped the event. Close to 80 kids were introduced
to General Aviation along with Seattle Heli Tours flying close to 100
people throughout the day. Work is already underway to improve the
quality of next year’s event.
H. SCHEDULE FOR UPCOMING APPROVED MEETINGS:
2019 Regular Meeting Schedule:
October 16, 2019
December 18, 2019
The additional Special Meeting for September 18, 2019 was cancelled by
the Board.
I. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING:
There being no other business the Board Vice Chairperson adjourned the
meeting at 9:05 a.m.
Prepared by:
Ryan Hubbard on behalf of the City of Auburn.
Review of Airport Rates
Proposal of 2018 Rates
Space Type Basic Rent 2020 Security Total Rev Fee to Tenant Month Rate # of
2019 Rate Fee to City Incl SLHT*Change Units
Open Hangar (D,E,F,G) $ 217.00 2.0% $ 221.00 $ 10.00 $ 231.00 $ 260.66 $ 4.00 68
Open Hangar (C) $ 258.00 2.0% $ 263.00 $ 10.00 $ 273.00 $ 308.05 $ 5.00 6
Enclosed Hangar (J) $ 389.00 2.0% $ 397.00 $ 10.00 $ 407.00 $ 459.26 $ 8.00 14
Enclosed Hangar (H) $ 414.00 2.0% $ 422.00 $ 10.00 $ 432.00 $ 487.47 $ 8.00 17
Enclosed Hangar (Y,Z) $ 480.00 2.0% $ 490.00 $ 10.00 $ 500.00 $ 564.20 $ 10.00 38
Enclosed Hangar (Y,Z w/storage) $ 618.00 2.0% $ 630.00 $ 10.00 $ 640.00 $ 722.18 $ 12.00 2
Tie down $ 83.00 $ 83.00 $ 10.00 $ 93.00 $ 104.94 $ - 54
Storage Unit
(418,618,40,50,60,70,80,300) $ 139.00 2.0% $ 142.00 $ 10.00 $ 152.00 $ 171.52 $ 3.00 8
Storage Unit (Z west) $ 123.00 2.0% $ 125.00 $ 10.00 $ 135.00 $ 152.33 $ 2.00 1
Storage Unit (Z east) $ 149.00 2.0% $ 152.00 $ 10.00 $ 162.00 $ 182.80 $ 3.00 1
Storage Unit (Z/Y west) $ 188.00 2.0% $ 192.00 $ 10.00 $ 202.00 $ 227.94 $ 4.00 2
Vehicle Parking $ 63.00 2.0% $ 64.00 $ 10.00 $ 74.00 $ 83.50 $ 1.00
Total
*SLHT (State Leasehold Tax) = 12.84%
Closed Hangar Rates in the Region (SLHT included)
Auburn $459-$564* proposed
Paine $321-$525
Renton $462
Crest $245
Boeing $981
Tacoma $379-$426
Puyallup $224
Review of Airport Rates
Proposal of 2018 Rates
Annualized
Increase Rev
$ 3,264.00
$ 360.00
$ 1,344.00
$ 1,632.00
$ 4,560.00
$ 288.00
$ -
$ 288.00
$ 24.00
$ 36.00
$ 96.00
$ 11,892.00
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Memorandum
To: Airport Advisory Board
From: Ingrid Gaub, Director of Public Works
Tim Mensonides, Airport Manager
Date: October 7, 2019
Re: AGENDA ITEM F1 – Capital/Financial Planning
At the August 21, 2019 meeting, the Board recommended the final funding scenario of Option 4B.
We have made a couple minor revisions on the final scenario to address recent discussions with
the FAA. This includes a combination of several projects into single items but does not include a
change in scope. The combined larger projects will allow us to add the pavement rehabilitation
which is not currently within the FAA’s 5 year funding plan. Further discussion on this proposal
will occur in November 2019 with FAA with a final decision from the FAA anticipated in February
of 2020.
In addition, the MAI appraisal for land lease rates for 2020 has been completed and the updated
rates have been included for those ground leases that are affected.
The City Council will begin the 2021/2022 budget process in March of 2020; therefore, staff
proposes a discussion with the City Council following the FAA Capital Improvement Plan letter
anticipated in February 2020. This will allow us to align the capital plan as we have discussed
with FAA funding plans and the City’s Capital Facility Plan.
Attached is the draft report to the City Council outlining the process that the Board used in its
consideration, the various options considered and the recommendation from the Board. This
includes the final scenario project list and financial summary from the rate model.
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Memorandum
To: Auburn City Council DRAFT
From: Airport Advisory Board
Ingrid Gaub, Director of Public Works
Tim Mensonides, Airport Manager
Date: (Date)
Re: Proposed Capital Planning for the Auburn Municipal Airport
During 2019, the Auburn Airport Board took on the task of using the various reports and studies
that have been completed in recent years to develop a capital plan and identify priorities for
investment of the Airport’s limited funds.
In recent years, the City has completed the Strategic Business Plan, the 2015 Master Plan, the
Facilities Assessment, a Marketing Analysis, and Pavement Condition Assessment. From these
various plans and reports, the Board and staff identified a list of approximately 28 projects to be
completed between 2019 and 2025. Anticipated costs and potential timing was assigned to these
projects and the Board discussed the benefits to the Airport and implications if projects were not
completed.
Part of the recently completed Market Assessment include the development of a Rate Model for
use by City staff to evaluate the options and impacts of the capital projects over time, the rates for
leasing and rents, and the operational costs.
The Board developed several “Scenarios” for the staff to input in the rate model to understand the
potential need for financing of improvements, what the impact on the Airport budget would be
long term and to help identify those projects that were of the highest priority.
The Following List of Scenarios were evaluated:
Baseline: Bare Minimum Efforts –
This scenario included a minimal amount of capital projects and was focused on
keeping the Airport open. It also included projects already planned/funded such as
the Runway Enhancement.
The following Scenarios all included the Baseline with modifications as identified below:
Scenario 1: More Jet Traffic
This scenario provided additional improvements focused on serving more Jet
traffic at the Airport
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Scenario 1B: More Jet Traffic (w/Partnership)
During the evaluation of Scenario 1, it was determined that the Airport could not
fund the scenario without some form of public/private partnership.
Scenario 2: Maintain Current Operations
This scenario focused on maintaining the current facilities only and did not include
expansion beyond the Runway Enhancement
Scenario 2B: Maintain Current Operations (w/out Property Purchases)
During the evaluation of Scenario 2, it was determined that significant property
purchases would not be fundable by the Airport.
Scenario 3: West Side Focus
This scenario focused development efforts on building out the master plan for the
undeveloped west side of the runway.
Scenario 4A: Priority Focus for 2019-2024
This Scenario was identified by staff with a focus on maintaining facilities and
providing for some development of new facilities at the Airport.
Scenario 4B: Priority Focus for 2019-2024 – Jet A (50/50)
Same as Scenario 4A but including Jet A Fuel facilities at a 50/50 Partnership
Scenario 4C: Priority Focus for 2019-2024 – Jet A (35/65)
Same as Scenario 4A but including Jet A Fuel facilities at a 35/65 Partnership
After extensive review and discussion of the various Scenarios, the Board, at their August 21,
2019 meeting, recommended Scenario 4B.
Attached is a table providing specific information on the projects identified by the Board as a
priority for 2020 through 2025 including a project description, estimated costs and timing of the
recommended projects. In addition, the financial summary from the rate model is attached. This
indicates that to complete the recommended projects, the Airport will need to provide for financing
of several of the improvements in the coming years and long with the identified private
partnerships on specific projects. The scenario proposed provides sufficient revenue to support
the financing identified.
On February X, 2020, the City received the Capital Improvement Plan letter supporting the
projects anticipated to be funded by FAA funds in the future for 2020-2025.
This proposed capital program will be incorporated into the upcoming budget process and capital
facilities planning.
Capital and Financial Planning for Airport Development
Final Scenario 1 of 1
Number
Staff Priority
(1= High,
2 = Medium,
3= Low)
Project Name Project Description
Facility MaintenanceDevelopmentSafety/Regulatory2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Completion
Year
Funding
Sources/%
Airport
Constraints and Considerations
1 1 Annual Repair and Maintenance
for the Airport Facilities
This is an annual program for the replacement of facilities and the
completion of deferred maintenance needs on all existing Airport
Building Facilities.
X X 100,000$ 100,000$ 150,000$ 500,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$ Annual 100% Airport
2 1 Retrofit and Upgrade of the Open
T-hangars
Complete improvements to the Open T-Hangars as identified in the
Facility Condition Assessment
X 1,060,900$ 2022 100% Airport
3 1 Runway Enhancement/Extension Complete the extension of the runway to 3841 feet.X X 3,124,900$ 2020 5% Airport/95%
Grants
FAA Funded and to begin construction in late
2019/early 2020
4 1 Runway/Taxiway, RSA Grading,
and PAPI Project
Design and Construction of Overlay of Runway 16-34 and magvar change
to Runway 17-35; Taxiway A fog seal; PAPI construction; and Runway 34
RSA Grading.
X X X 444,444$ 3,055,555$ 2022 5% Airport/95%
Grants
After discussion with FAA combined into one project,
several items.
5 1 AWOS & Beacon & Emergency
Generator
Siting Study to determine the utlimate location of the AWOS and Beacon.
Environmental, Design and Construction of AWOS, Beacon, and
emergency Generator.
X X X 100,000$ 50,000$ 1,050,000$ 2025 5% Airport/95%
Grants
After discussion with FAA combined into one project,
several items.
6 1 Annual Pavement Maintenance This project is to complete necessary preventative maintenance to
prolong the life of the runway and taxiways
X X 25,000$ 25,000$ -$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ Annual 100% Airport
7 1 Hangar Facility Construction Construction of a new Hangar facility including upto 17 new Hangars. X X 50,000$ 2,750,000$ 2021 100% Airport Once in place would generate annual revenue
8 1 Armstrong Property - Through the
Fence Agreement
Enter into a through the fence agreement for someone else to develop
Armstrong (or other adjacent property) and access the airport
X 50,000$ 2025 100% Airport Once in place would generate annual revenue
9 2 Airport Security Camera & Gate
Access Upgrades
Complete the replacement of the operators for the gates and install
additional security cameras at the Airport.
X 70,000$ 2020 100% Airport
10 2 Precision Instrument Approach Approval process with FAA to allow Instrument approach X X 25,000$ 25,000$ 2023 100% Airport Could depend on PAPI installation (14), obstruction
removal, AWOS installation (13) and update of
runway markings (6)
11 2 West Side Preliminary
Environmental Permitting
Initial effort to identify environmental issues and develop a process to
achieve permitting to allow development of the west side of the Airport
X 50,000$ 2020 100% Airport
12 2 Airport Office/Middle Ramp
Reconfiguration
Re-configuration of the Airport office and parking lot area to allow for
additional development of an FBO/Restaurant
X 75,000$ 75,000$ 5,750,000$ 2024 10%
Airport/90%
Other
Partnership and land lease
13 3 Jet A Fueling Facility Complete the implementation of Jet A Fueling at the Airport X 50,000$ 350,000$ 2023 50%
Airport/50%
Other
Dependent on the completion of the Runway
Extension (3) and on Customer Demand. Significant
costs to begin and to operate as current staffing is not
24/7. Assumes a 50/50 partnership
City of AuburnLink to TOCAirport FundFINAL SCENARIO 4B - Priority Focus for 2019 to 2024 (Jet Fuel through partnership at 50/50)Fund Balance ForecastActual Thru BA#1Forecast2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030Working Capital Beginning of Year683,580$ 802,799$ 548,237$ 547,872$ 1,868,601$ 558,404$ 1,277,929$ 738,490$ 625,164$ 589,609$ 549,765$ 718,379$ 481,801$ Cashflow ForecastOperating Revenues 970,114$ 1,301,716$ 1,436,082$ 1,496,294$ 1,693,936$ 1,902,126$ 1,454,175$ 1,596,522$ 1,635,350$ 1,675,505$ 1,717,073$ 1,761,792$ 1,802,890$ Operating Expenditures (562,328) (1,069,193) (972,851) (1,025,587) (1,082,369) (1,143,564) (842,077) (875,348) (910,557) (947,838) (987,333) (1,029,196) (1,073,594) Existing Debt Service (235,236) (232,300) (12,300) - - - - - - - - - - New Debt Service- - - (329,200) (329,200) (421,537) (421,537) (421,537) (421,537) (421,537) (477,742) (477,742) (477,742) Net Cashflow before Capital 172,550$ 223$ 450,931$ 141,507$ 282,367$ 337,026$ 190,561$ 299,637$ 303,256$ 306,131$ 251,999$ 254,854$ 251,554$ Capital Funding SummaryNet Debt Issues-$ -$ -$ 4,100,000$ -$ 1,150,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 700,000$ -$ -$ Grants/Partnerships70,658 821,110 2,968,604 412,000 3,009,974 332,500 5,220,000 945,000 - - 1,350,000 - - Capital Projects(123,990) (1,075,895) (3,419,900) (3,332,777) (4,602,538) (1,100,000) (5,950,000) (1,357,964) (338,810) (345,975) (2,133,385) (491,432) (503,175) Net Cashflow from Capital (53,331)$ (254,785)$ (451,296)$ 1,179,222$ (1,592,564)$ 382,500$ (730,000)$ (412,964)$ (338,810)$ (345,975)$ (83,385)$ (491,432)$ (503,175)$ Net Change in Working Capital 119,219$ (254,561)$ (365)$ 1,320,729$ (1,310,197)$ 719,526$ (539,439)$ (113,327)$ (35,555)$ (39,844)$ 168,614$ (236,578)$ (251,621)$ Working Capital End of Year 802,799$ 548,237$ 547,872$ 1,868,601$ 558,404$ 1,277,929$ 738,490$ 625,164$ 589,609$ 549,765$ 718,379$ 481,801$ 230,180$ Minimum Target56,233$ 106,919$ 97,285$ 102,559$ 108,237$ 114,356$ 84,208$ 194,521$ 197,415$ 200,479$ 203,726$ 207,166$ 210,816$ Target based on (10% of Operating Cost)MODEL PREPARED BY FCS GROUP425-867-1802Page 1 of 1Final Scenario for Airport Board10/9/2019
14.58%14
47.92%46
37.50%36
Q1 If it was available on the airport what fuel would you purchase:
Answered: 96 Skipped: 48
TOTAL 96
Jet A
Mogas
Alternate
(Please list)
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Jet A
Mogas
Alternate (Please list)
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79.86%115
8.33%12
20.14%29
13.19%19
Q4 Please indicate which of the follow best describes you (selectall that
apply)
Answered: 144 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 144
Based Hangar
Tenant
Based Tie Down
Tenant
General User
of Airport...
Other (please
specify)
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Based Hangar Tenant
Based Tie Down Tenant
General User of Airport Facilitates and Services
Other (please specify)
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44.76%64
46.15%66
6.99%10
2.10%3
0.00%0
Q5 How would you rate the overall services you receive?
Answered: 143 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 143
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
satisfied no...
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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9.09%13
50.35%72
31.47%45
9.09%13
0.00%0
Q7 How would you rate the overall safety at the airport?
Answered: 143 Skipped: 1
TOTAL 143
Far above
average
Above average
Average
Below average
Far below
average
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Far above average
Above average
Average
Below average
Far below average
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23.40%33
62.41%88
12.06%17
2.13%3
0.00%0
Q9 How would you rate the overall security at the airport?
Answered: 141 Skipped: 3
TOTAL 141
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
satisfied no...
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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7.91%11
54.68%76
31.65%44
5.76%8
Q11 How would you rate the availability of aircraft services
(e.g.maintenance, avionics, parts, etc)
Answered: 139 Skipped: 5
TOTAL 139
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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28.57%40
38.57%54
27.86%39
3.57%5
1.43%2
Q13 How would you rate the aircraft washing facilities?
Answered: 140 Skipped: 4
TOTAL 140
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
satisfied no...
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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22.22%32
62.50%90
10.42%15
2.78%4
2.08%3
Q15 How would you rate the condition of the fuel facilities?
Answered: 144 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 144
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
satisfied no...
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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40.28%58
52.08%75
6.94%10
0.69%1
0.00%0
Q17 How would you rate the runway/taxiways?
Answered: 144 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 144
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
satisfied no...
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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31.94%46
56.25%81
6.94%10
4.17%6
0.69%1
Q19 How would you rate the lighting/marking/airfield guidancesystems?
Answered: 144 Skipped: 0
TOTAL 144
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither
satisfied no...
Dissatisfied
Very
dissatisfied
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
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VERY LOW LOW AVERAGE HIGH VERY HIGH
N/A
Hangar Rental
Fuel Prices
Tie Down Rental
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Memorandum
To: Airport Advisory Board
From: Ingrid Gaub, Director of Public Works
Tim Mensonides, Airport Manager
Date: October 7, 2019
Re: AGENDA ITEM F3 – Strategic Plan Update Kickoff
On December 19, 2016, the City Council, upon recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board,
adopted the 2017-2020 Strategic Business Plan for the Airport. Many of the items identified
within the plan have been completed or are in process and it is appropriate to update the plan for
the years of 2021-2025. There have been several changes since the development of the first
strategic plan which include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Funding and beginning of construction of the Runway Enhancement to a length of 3841ft.
• Completion of the Facility Condition Assessment
• Marketing Assessment and Rate Model
• Transition to In-House Management of the Airport
In addition, the board membership has changed and increased since the adoption of the Strategic
Plan in 2016. Therefore, staff recommends starting the strategic plan update with a Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) discussion regarding the Airport. Please come
prepared to discuss your thoughts on these elements which will help form further discussions on
the goals and objectives of the updated strategic plan.
This effort is scheduled for discussion and plan development in 2020 with a Board
recommendation for adoption of an updated plan to the City Council by December of 2020, or
sooner.
To assist in the discussion, we have also attached the existing strategic plan for reference.
2017-2020
STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN
Auburn Municipal Airport
City of Auburn, Washington
Adopted via Resolution No. 5264 (December 19, 2016)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Mayor:
Nancy Backus
City Council:
Bob Baggett
Claude DaCorsi
John Holman
Bill Peloza
Yolanda Trout-Manuel
Rich Wagner
Largo Wales
Airport Advisory Board:
Mark Babcock
Gary Gustafson
Don Peters
Sparrow Tang
John Theisen
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................. 1
GUIDING PLAN PRINCIPLES ........................................................................................ 3
OVERVIEW OF AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.......................................................... 4
KEY RESULT AREAS ..................................................................................................... 9
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) is a municipal airport owned and operated by the City of
Auburn, Washington. Beginning in 1974 and continuing to the present, the Auburn Airport
Advisory Board has provided advisory support to the Auburn City Council and the Mayor or Chief
Administrative Officer for the City on Airport planning and operations. In Spring 2015, the City of
Auburn completed an update of the Airport Master Plan that was previously updated in 2002. The
2002 Airport Master Plan provided the primary airport planning guidance for the Airport for over
ten years. The recent Master Plan update was completed in cooperation with the Federal Aviation
Administration to address the Airport’s needs over a twenty (20) year planning period and provide
specific guidance in making the improvements necessary to maintain a safe and efficient airport
that is economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable.
The purpose of the Airport Master Plan is to define the current, short-term and long-term needs
of the Airport through a comprehensive evaluation of facilities, conditions and FAA airport
planning and design standards. The study will also address elements of local planning (land use,
transportation, environmental, economic development, etc.) that have the potential of affecting
the planning, development and operation of the airport.
In Spring 2016, the Airport Advisory Board completed a Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities
and Threats (SWOT) analysis to assess opportunities that the Airport is positioned now or in the
future to exploit and to manage and/or eliminate threats that could limit current or future
successes. The Board reviewed and identified strengths and weaknesses that were primarily
internally oriented and opportunities and threats that were externally oriented. From this SWOT
analysis, the Board identified the need for a Strategic Business Plan to help guide the Board, City
Council, City Administration and City staff in strategic decision-making for current and future
development and operations of the Airport.
The Auburn Municipal Airport is operated as an Enterprise Fund within the City of Auburn’s
governmental financial model. An enterprise fund is a type of proprietary fund in which the direct
beneficiaries pay for all costs of the fund through fees and where a periodic determination of
revenues and expenses is desired by management. The Strategic Business Plan covers a four
(4) year period that aligns with the City of Auburn’s biennial budget cycle. This alignment is
purposeful and is intended to allow City Council, the Airport Advisory Board and City
Administration and staff to address needed actions and desired expenditures within the
framework of the adopted budget for the Airport Enterprise Fund.
The Strategic Business Plan is intended to be a “living document”. While working within a four (4)
planning horizon, it is anticipated and expected that all parties will have the opportunity to utilize,
assess and modify the Plan as needed to ensure that it is providing valuable guidance on policies,
strategies, actions and expenditures relating to the growth and operation of the Airport. To help
in maximizing the Plan’s contributions, the Airport Advisory Board should evaluate the Plan at the
beginning of each year to determine what, if any, modifications are needed as well as to provide
the City Council with any recommendations relating to changes in policy or financial operations.
As needed, the Board may recommend modifications to the City Council for the Strategic
Business Plan to ensure that the Plan remains timely and relevant and recognizes completed
actions and needed new activities. A substantive planning effort to update the Plan should begin
in the third year of the Plan to allow for adequate opportunity to engage key external stakeholders,
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complete needed investigations and analyses, coordinate with City Administration, City Council
and appropriate City Departments and prepare, review and finalize the Plan update. This
substantive effort should be completed by no later than the mid-part of the fourth (4) year.
Within the Plan there are several Key Result Areas (KRAs). The KRAs are broad-based goals
and are re-evaluated annually and incorporated within the four-year Strategic Business Plan.
Each KRA has a mission statement that describes the intent of each area. Additionally, each KRA
has various goals which describe in greater detail the elements of each KRA, including the
responsible party, a narrative description, and estimated start and completion dates. The KRAs
are organized by subject matter and the goals are not specified in a priority matter. It is expected
that the Board and staff will utilize the goals specified in each of the KRAs for the development
and implementation of annual work plans.
The development of the Key Result Areas has been based in part of the application of the SMART
model1 for goal setting as described below:
Specific—simple, straightforward, compelling (without specificity, a goal can never truly be
reached).
Measurable—tangible, able to be tracked (an effective goal requires a statement of the tangible
evidence that the goal has been reached).
Attainable—possible, yet challenging enough to be motivating. If a goal requires an organization
to reach beyond its true self, the goal will become burdensome and ultimately detrimental to the
process. However, the goal should be challenging enough to cause the airport’s policymakers,
management, and staff to “rise up” to achieve it.
Relevant—important to stakeholders and connected to the organization’s values. Goals that are
explicitly connected to values are motivational and, generally, easier to achieve as a result.
Time Bound—includes a beginning and ending point. Identifying start and end dates provides
the “race-track” needed to keep the organization on course with a clear finish line to pursue.
1 Source: Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), ACRP Report 77, Guidebook for Developing General
Aviation Business Plan, 2012
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GUIDING PLAN PRINCIPLES
The development and implementation of the Auburn Municipal Airport Strategic Business Plan
is guided by the following City of Auburn principles pertaining to the governance and operation
of the City of Auburn:
CITY VISION STATEMENT
Your Premier Community with Vibrant Opportunities
CITY MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a service-oriented government that meets the needs of
our residents, citizens and business community.
CITY CORE VALUES
Innovative
Respectful
Dedicated
Hard-Working
Ethical; Fair
Environmentally Sensitive
Trustworthy
Financially Responsible
Charitable
Safe
Transparent
Engaged
Responsive
Supportive of the Arts
Supportive of Life-Long Learning
Embrace Diversity (Pluralistic)
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OVERVIEW OF AUBURN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The City of Auburn is an incorporated city of approximately 77,000 persons located in southwest
King County and a small area of northeastern Pierce County, approximately 26 miles south of
Seattle and 13 miles northeast of Tacoma. Auburn is bordered by the cities of Kent, Federal Way,
Pacific, Sumner and Algona, and unincorporated King and Pierce Counties. The Muckleshoot
Indian Reservation is located near the southeastern corner of the Auburn city limits. Within the
Puget Sound region, King County is bordered by Snohomish County (north) and Pierce County
(south). Kitsap, Kittitas, and Chelan counties also border King County to the west and east.
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891. The City is organized as a non-charter code city
retaining the council-mayor plan of government under which the city is presently operating, as
provided in RCW 35A.02.030 of the Optional Municipal Code for the State of Washington. The
Mayor is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City. There are currently seven (7) major
Departments of the City comprised of Administrative Services, Community Development and
Public Works, Finance, Innovation and Technology, Human Resources/Risk Management, Legal,
Parks, Arts and Recreation and Police.
The Community Development and Public Works Department is responsible for the administration
of the Auburn Municipal Airport. The Auburn Municipal Airport is located on 110 acres in North
Auburn, about 1-mile north of downtown Auburn, east of Highway 167 and U.S. Interstate 5, and
north of Highway 18. Surface access to the airport is provided by local surface streets and
Highway 167 and 18, which connect to U.S. Interstate 5 (I-5) and 405 (I-405). The Auburn
Municipal Airport is bordered by major arterial roadways on its south and north ends (15th Street
N.E. and 30th Street N.E.). Access to the developed east side of the airport is provided via D
Street and E Street N.E., which connect to Auburn W ay North via 22nd and 26th Street N.E. and
to 15th Street N.E. The north hangar area is accessed directly from 30th Street N.E.
The Auburn Municipal Airport has been directly operated by the City as an Enterprise Fund since
its inception in 1970. With the exception of a small bond issue for hangar construction, the Airport
is debt free and fully financed from self-generated revenues and grants. Auburn Municipal Airport
currently has several commercial tenants providing aircraft maintenance or other services.
Auburn’s current contracted airport management company provides on-site airport management
and aircraft fueling.
According to recent airport management records, Auburn Municipal Airport currently has 274
based aircraft (February 2013) with 96,036 total annual operations. The Airport’s current fleet mix
includes single-engine piston aircraft, multi-engine piston aircraft, and helicopters.
Auburn Municipal Airport is categorized as an FAA Airport Reference Code (ARC) B-I (Small) with
a future A-II reserve. The Airport has one runway (Runway 16/34) that is oriented in a north/south
direction (160-340 degree magnetic heading). Runway 16/34 is 3,400 feet long and 75 feet wide
with an asphalt surface. The published weight bearing capacity is 12,500 pounds for aircraft
equipped with a single wheel landing gear configuration. The 2012 pavement inspection gave the
runway a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating of 81 and 76 (based on two sections of runway
pavement). The runway was most recently slurry sealed in 2014. The runway is equipped with
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medium intensity runway lights (MIRL), runway end identifier lights (REIL), and visual approach
slope indicator (VASI) lights. The runway has basic (visual) markings on both ends, consistent
with current visual and non-precision instrument (circling) approach capabilities.
All existing landside development (hangars, aircraft parking, etc.) is located on the east side of
the airport. An undeveloped area (approximately 23 acres) is located near the southwest corner
of the airport. Please refer to Table 1 below for additional runway data.
Table 1: Runway Data
Length 3,400'
Width 75'
Pavement Strength 12,500 lbs. Single wheel axle
Surface Asphalt
Approach Surface 20:01
Navigation Aids VASIs and REILs – both ends
Runway Markings Basic
Runway Lights MIRLs
Taxiway Lights MITL
SUPER - UNICOM 122.8
Elevation 57' MSL
Latitude 47* 19' 41.36 N
Longitude 122* 13' 35.43 W
Instrument Navigation
Aids
None
Left Traffic Pattern Runway 34
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Right Traffic Pattern Runway 16
Traffic Pattern Altitude 1000' MSL
In late 2015, the City began work on a capital project that would extend Runway 16/34 to a total
length of 4,118 feet. This capital project will extend the Runway 16 end by 477 feet long and
Runway 34 end by 241 feet long. This extension will improve aircraft safety and the ability to
accommodate the current and forecast fleet of multiengine piston aircraft for both takeoff and
accelerate-stop distances. The City anticipates the project environmental assessment to be
completed in 2016 followed by project design in 2017 and project construction in 2018.
The Airport has one full-length east parallel taxiway (Taxiway A), which is 25 feet wide and
equipped with medium intensity taxiway lights (MITL). There are five 90-degree runway exit
taxiways (Taxiways C, D, E, F and G) that vary from 30 feet to 42 feet wide with a runway-taxiway
separation of 240 feet. The taxiway system provides access to all existing landside development
on the east side of the airport. The 2012 pavement inspection rated the parallel taxiway with a
PCI of 100. The runway exit taxiways have current PCI ratings of 100, 60, and 61.
Auburn Municipal Airport is located in an area of Class G airspace that begins at the ground
surface and extends to 700 feet MSL. Between 700 feet and 3,000 feet above Auburn Municipal
is Class E airspace. At 3,000 feet MSL the second layer of Seattle Tacoma International Airport
(SEATAC) Class B airspace begins and extends upward to 10,000 feet MSL. The Airport is
located within the 30-nautical mile veil of Mode C transponder airspace that surrounds Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport. The Mode C airspace extends from the surface upward to 10,000
feet MSL.
There are no ground based navigational aids located on the airport. However, numerous ground
based navigation aids are located within 30 nautical miles (nm) of the airport. The nearest facilities
include the Seattle VORTAC4 located 8 miles northwest of the airport and the Renton non-
directional beacon (NDB), located 10 nautical miles north.
Auburn Municipal Airport does not have an automated weather observation system located on
the airport. The nearest weather observations are located at SEATAC (8 miles northwest), Renton
Municipal Airport (10 miles north), Pierce County Airport – Thun Field (14 miles south), and
Tacoma Narrows Airport (15 miles west). The RNAV GPS-A instrument approach for Auburn
utilizes the SEATAC altimeter setting. The SEATAC Automatic Terminal Information Service
(ATIS) provides altimeter setting, wind data, temperature, dew point, density altitude, visibility,
precipitation and cloud/ceiling data.
Auburn Municipal Airport is located in a low-lying valley floor, 63 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Nearby Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (8.1 miles northwest) sits on an elevated plain at 433
feet MSL. Moderate mountainous terrain along the east side of the Green River Valley begins
about 15 miles from the airport and extends into the Cascade Range. Maximum elevation figures
(MEF) depicted on the Seattle VFR Terminal Area Chart (TAC) indicates the highest terrain
elevations are found within 25 miles at 6,500 feet MSL, to the south and east (north of Mt. Rainier).
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Areas to the immediate south, north and west have low-lying terrain surrounding Puget Sound
ranging from 2,400 to 4,500 feet MSL.
Auburn Municipal Airport does not have an air traffic control tower and is classified as a non-
towered airport. At non-towered airports, pilots are responsible for proper communication and
aircraft operation, including maintaining adequate separation from other aircraft in flight or on the
runway-taxiway system. The airport has common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF)/Unicom for
communications on the ground and in the vicinity of the airport.
The published airfield elevation is 63 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The traffic patterns for
both runway ends are located on the west side of the runway and pilots are advised to avoid noise
sensitive areas east of the airport and hospital facilities located 1-mile south of the runway. The
traffic pattern for Runway 34 is standard left traffic (left hand turns within the pattern), while
Runway 16 has a right traffic pattern (right turns within the pattern). Wind conditions typically
dictate which runway end is in use and the direction of flight in the traffic pattern. The traffic pattern
altitude for fixed wing aircraft is 1,000 feet above ground level (1,063 feet MSL); the traffic pattern
altitude for helicopters is 500 feet above ground level (563 feet MSL).
Auburn Municipal Airport accommodates a wide variety of aeronautical activity, including small
single and multi-engine aircraft, civilian helicopters, and occasional business class turbine aircraft.
The current runway length of 3,400 feet is the primary determinant in fixed-wing aircraft usage,
particularly limiting multi-engine turboprop and business jet aircraft. Auburn Municipal Airport is
classified as a Reliever airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) defined
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Reliever airports are intended to provide additional
general aviation capacity to nearby commercial service airports. Four of the five Reliever airports
in Washington are located in the Puget Sound region (Auburn, Renton, Paine Field, and Harvey
Field); Felts Field in Spokane is also designated a Reliever airport by FAA.
The City of Auburn initiated the required environmental assessment with the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for the extension of the airport runway in late 2015 with design anticipated
in 2017 and construction in 2018. As currently planned, the City will extend Runway 16/34 to a
total length of 4,118 feet and will extend the Runway 16 end by 477 feet and extend the Runway
34 end by 241 feet. These extensions will improve aircraft safety and the ability to accommodate
the current and forecast fleet of multi-engine piston aircraft for both takeoff and accelerate-stop
distances.
As described in the 2015 Airport Master Plan Update, the airport’s current mix of based aircraft is
projected to become more diverse during the current planning period reflecting growth in turbine
aircraft (turboprop, very light jet, business jet), helicopters, and light sport aircraft. Auburn
Municipal Airport accommodates limited Airplane Design Group II (ADG II) activity and this activity
is expected to grow during the current planning period. It is recognized that runway length limits
the type of ADG II aircraft that can be accommodated at the airport on a regular basis.
The existing and future design aircraft identified in the updated aviation activity forecasts (2015
Airport Master Plan) is a multi-engine piston aircraft. The majority of these aircraft are included in
Aircraft Approach Category B and Airplane Design Group I (ADG I). In addition to the typical range
of general aviation activity, the potential exists for Auburn Municipal Airport to accommodate small
cargo aircraft, including a variety of ADG I and II turboprops. Several of these aircraft fall into the
FAA defined category of “small airplanes with 10 or more seats.” The FAA runway length model
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indicates that 4,060 feet is required to accommodate small airplanes with ten (10) or more seats
at the Auburn Municipal Airport.
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KEY RESULT AREAS
KRA 1: Airport Capital Improvement Program
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable infrastructure improvements that maintain and enhance airport
operations, strengthen the airport’s economic vitality and ensure fiscal stewardship of the
Airport Enterprise Fund balancing new construction with the ability to effectively maintain and
operate current assets in a cost effective and safe manner.
Goal
#
Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative Description Start Date Completion
Date
1 Annual Capital
Improvement Program
Review
Airport
Advisory
Board
The City is required by
the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)
and the Washington
State Department of
Transportation-Aviation
Division (WSDOT-
Aviation) to annually
submit an updated
Capital Improvement
Program (CIP). The
CIP forms the basis for
potential state and
federal funding for
airport capital
improvements. In
coordination with City
staff, the Board will
annually review and
advise on the required
update to the Capital
Improvement Program
required prior to its
submittal
Annually Annually
2 Airport Portion of City
Six-Year Capital
Facilities Plan
Airport
Advisory
Board
Based on input from
the Board drawing from
the currently approved
Master Plan and
identified needs
through other
documentation, City
staff will prepare
updates to the Airport
Element of the City’s
Six-Year Capital
Facilities Plan for
consideration and
action by the City
Council as part of the
biennial budget process
Year 2 of
Biennial
Budget
Year 2 of
Biennial
Budget
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KRA 1: Airport Capital Improvement Program (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable infrastructure improvements that maintain and enhance airport
operations, strengthen the airport’s economic vitality and ensure fiscal stewardship of the
Airport Enterprise Fund balancing new construction with the ability to effectively maintain and
operate current assets in a cost effective and safe manner.
Goal
#
Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative Description Start Date Completion
Date
3 Conduct a
comprehensive
structural assessment
of Airport buildings and
structures
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/City
Engineer
Engage with a qualified
professional to conduct
a structural assessment
to confirm structural
integrity and any
structural deficiency
issues for all public
buildings and structures
at the City. Report
should specify potential
costs and needed
timeframe to address
structural issues, if any.
Review with Board to
determine next steps
for potential planning
and budgeting
2nd
Quarter
2019
4th Quarter
2019
4 Conduct a
comprehensive
assessment of airport
fencing and gates
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/City
Engineer
Engage with a qualified
professional to conduct
an assessment of the
overall condition and
integrity of perimeter
airport security fencing
and access control
gates. Report should
specify a replacement
program in terms of
priority need and
timeframe for needed
action as well as
estimated costs for
repairs and/or
replacement. Review
with Board to determine
next steps for potential
planning and budgeting
2nd
Quarter
2019
4th Quarter
2019
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KRA 1: Airport Capital Improvement Program (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable infrastructure improvements that maintain and enhance airport
operations, strengthen the airport’s economic vitality and ensure fiscal stewardship of the
Airport Enterprise Fund balancing new construction with the ability to effectively maintain and
operate current assets in a cost effective and safe manner.
Goal
#
Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative Description Start Date Completion
Date
5 Develop and
implement a Jet-A-Fuel
temporary pilot
program
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/City
Engineer
Based on interest from
the Board and other
interested parties, the
currently adopted
Capital Facilities Plan
had proposed the
permanent installation
of Jet-A-Fuel fuel
service. However,
because of 1) uncertain
market need and
response to warrant
investment; and 2)
higher than anticipated
costs, permanent
installation cannot be
achieved in the near-
term. Funding for the
temporary pilot
program has been
included in the
proposed 2017-2022
City Capital Facilities
Plan
1st Quarter
2017
2nd Quarter
2017
6 Wildlife Hazard
Management Plan
Implementation
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/City
Engineer
Per the 2015 Wildlife
Hazard Management
Plan, obtain a scope of
work and budget,
modify Capital Facilities
Plan, obtain required
permits and approvals
and conduct
recommended tree
removal activities
2nd
Quarter
2017
4th Quarter
2018
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KRA 2: Airport Operations
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
1 Airport
Vision/Mission/Values
Airport
Advisory
Board
Develop Airport
specific vision
statement,
mission
statement and
values
1st quarter
2017
2nd quarter
2017
2 Annual Tenant
Survey
Airport
Management
Prepare, transmit
and analyze with
the Board an
annual tenant
survey. The
questions will be
developed in
consultation with
the Board and
tenant feedback
will be shared
with the Board
for potential
immediate
action, if
appropriate or
incorporation into
the Strategic
Business Plan
Annually Annually
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KRA 2: Airport Operations (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority
Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
3 Long-Term
Rate Study
Airport
Management
Rates charged to
tenants and users
of the airport are
the primary
funding source
for the airport,
excluding grants
for capital
development. To
assure that the
Airport Enterprise
Fund remains
self-sustaining
into the future,
current and future
rate structures
must be
evaluated
balancing market
competitiveness
with short-term
and long-term
airport operation
needs
2nd Quarter
2017
4th Quarter
2017
4 Updated
Airport
Documents
and Forms
Airport
Management
Conduct an
update of all
airport related
documents and
forms to ensure
that they are
legally compliant,
easy to use and
are available for
fill in and
download on all
appropriate
websites
1st Quarter
2017
3rd Quarter
2017
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KRA 2: Airport Operations (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority
Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
5 Board
Composition
Review
Airport Advisory
Board
Conduct a review
of the current
composition and
focuses of the
Airport Advisory
Board to
determine
potential for
recommended
code changes.
Areas of interest
could include but
are not limited to
current number of
authorized board
members and
specific Board
focuses
Annually Annually
6 Annual Board
Work Plan
Airport Advisory
Board
Prepare for each
calendar year a
focused work
plan for the Board
to utilize in
agenda setting,
coordination with
City staff and
development of
policy and
fiduciary
recommendations
to City Council
Annually Annually
7 Annual Airport
Management
Work Plan
Community
Development &
Public Works
Director/City
Engineer/Airport
Management
Prepare for each
calendar year a
focused work
plan for airport
management
plan subject to
approval by City
management to
utilize in workload
focus and
resource
prioritization
Annually Annually
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KRA 2: Airport Operations (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority
Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
8 Long-Term
Airport
Management
strategy
Community
Development &
Public Works
Director
Evaluate with
Board, City
Council, City
Administration
and appropriate
stakeholders a
long-term
airport
management
strategy
1st quarter
2017
4th quarter
2017
9 Airport
Marketing Plan
Community
Development &
Public Works
Director
Prepare a
comprehensive
marketing plan
that will act as a
communication
and
implementation
tool that can be
used to achieve
the goals
established for
the Airport. The
Plan will utilize
the Five Ps
(Product, Price,
Placement,
Promotion, and
People) that
focus on the
points of view of
the Airport’s
target
audiences
3rd Quarter
2017
2nd Quarter
2018
10 Wildlife Hazard
Management
Plan
Implementation
Community
Development &
Public Works
Director/City
Engineer
Implement
management
strategies
specified in
2015 Wildlife
Hazard
Management
Plan
On-going On-going
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KRA 2: Airport Operations (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority
Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
11 Airport Multi-
Tenant Sign
Community
Development
& Public
Works Director
Design,
construction and
installation of an
internally
illuminated
multi-tenant sign
to replace the
existing airport
sign on E Street
2nd quarter
2019
4th quarter
2019
12 Airport
Wayfinding
Signage
Community
Development
& Public
Works Director
Design,
fabrication and
installation of
new and
additional airport
way-finding
signs on key
City
transportation
corridors
2nd quarter
2017
3rd quarter
2017
13 Aviation Day Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/Airport
Management
Develop a plan
for
establishment of
a free 1-day
Aviation Day
that is open to
the public and
will provide up-
close viewing of
aircraft, aviation
exhibits, Kids
Zone, food
trucks, and
more. Pursue
sponsors to
cover 100
percent of event
cost
Annually (first
event in 2018)
Annually (first
event in
2018)
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KRA 2: Airport Operations (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority
Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
14 Fair Market
Value Appraisal
– Land Lease
Rates
Real Property
– Mayor’s
Office
Complete a fair
market value
appraisal
conducted by a
qualified and
MAI designated
professional
appraiser of
appropriate land
lease rates
2nd quarter
2019
4th quarter of
2019
15 Annual Lease
Rates Survey &
Analysis
Real Property
– Mayor’s
Office/Airport
Management
Conduct
comparison
survey and
valuation
analysis for
rates for Open T
and Closed
Hangars, Tie-
Downs
Annually Annually
16 Airport
Municipal
Broadband
Service
Innovation &
Technology
Extend City’s
Municipal
Broadband
service to the
Airport.
Currently, the
City’s high
speed fiber optic
network has
been extended
to the Airport.
Building off of
this network,
wireless broad
band services
will be installed
at the Airport for
use by tenants,
guests and
visitors to
provide a
valuable user
experience
3rd quarter
2017
4th quarter
2017
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KRA 2: Airport Operations (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for sustainable airport business operations through optimal and cost effective airport
management, focused work efforts for the Board and airport management and development
and implementation of airport marketing and branding plans.
Goal # Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority
Order)
Lead Narrative
Description
Start Date Completion
Date
17 Enhanced
Phone System
Innovation &
Technology
Department
Implement a
more robust
phone system
for features like
call tree,
integration with
Outlook. This
could be
accomplished by
extending the
City’s IP Phone
system to the
Airport thereby
implementing
unified
communications
including 4 digit
dialing and voice
mail
1st quarter
2018
3rd quarter
2018
18 Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle
(UAV) Training
Area
Innovation &
Technology
Department/Airport
Management
Investigate the
potential
establishment of
a UAV training
area at the
Airport for use
by City staff for
required UAV
flight training
subject to FAA
approval
4th quarter
2017
2ndquarter
2018
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KRA 3: Airport Economic Development
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for on-going and enhanced sustainable economic development at the Auburn
Municipal Airport through: a) a comprehensive understanding of the Airport’s market niche and
growth opportunities; b) implementing short-term and long-term strategic airport economic
development actions; c) positioning of existing development sites to maximize future return on
investment potential; and d) gaining understanding of opportunities and limitations for future
on-airport growth. These efforts will maintain and enhance airport operations, strengthen the
airport’s economic vitality and ensure fiscal stewardship of the Airport Enterprise Fund.
Goal
#
Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative Description Start
Date
Completion
Date
1 Competitive Market
Assessment Study
Community
Development &
Public Works
Director
Engage with a qualified
professional with
experience in airport
market analysis to
assess the Airport’s
current and future
subregional and
regional market
positions and identify
strategies for
maintaining and
enhancing these
positions2
2st
quarter
2017
4rd quarter
2017
2 Recommendations -
City’s 10-Year
Economic
Development
Strategic Plan
Community
Development &
Public Works
Director
Working with the Board
and City
Administration,
evaluate and
implement
recommendations of
the City’s 10-Year
Economic
Development Strategic
Plan
On-going On-going
2 This Goal anticipates the hiring of a qualified professional to conduct the specified work that is anticipated to cost
between $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the to be determined scope of work. The hiring of this qualified
professional is not identified in the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget. As such, Council authorization through a future
budget amendment may be needed to address this specific funding need.
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KRA 3: Airport Economic Development (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for on-going and enhanced sustainable economic development at the Auburn
Municipal Airport through: a) a comprehensive understanding of the Airport’s market niche and
growth opportunities; b) implementing short-term and long-term strategic airport economic
development actions; c) positioning of existing development sites to maximize future return on
investment potential; and d) gaining understanding of opportunities and limitations for future
on-airport growth. These efforts will maintain and enhance airport operations, strengthen the
airport’s economic vitality and ensure fiscal stewardship of the Airport Enterprise Fund.
Goal
#
Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative Description Start
Date
Completion
Date
3 Airport Zoning
Regulations Update
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director
Coordinate with City’s
Community
Development Service
Area to assess and
potentially implement
new zoning regulations
amendments to current
City of Auburn zoning
standards for the
Airport and surrounding
properties to address
operational needs or
requirements and
support current and
future economic
development efforts
1st
quarter
2018
1st quarter
2019
4 Airport West Side
Environmental
Analysis
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director
Conduct a
comprehensive
environmental analysis
of the west side
development area of
the Airport to confirm
the location and extent
of wetlands and other
environmental
resources, potential
mitigation strategies
and anticipated
mitigation costs
2nd
quarter
2019
1st quarter
2020
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KRA 3: Airport Economic Development (Continued)
With input from the Airport Advisory Board, City Council and community stakeholders, Auburn
will plan for on-going and enhanced sustainable economic development at the Auburn
Municipal Airport through: a) a comprehensive understanding of the Airport’s market niche and
growth opportunities; b) implementing short-term and long-term strategic airport economic
development actions; c) positioning of existing development sites to maximize future return on
investment potential; and d) gaining understanding of opportunities and limitations for future
on-airport growth. These efforts will maintain and enhance airport operations, strengthen the
airport’s economic vitality and ensure fiscal stewardship of the Airport Enterprise Fund.
Goal
#
Key Result
Area/Goals
(Not in Priority Order)
Lead Narrative Description Start
Date
Completion
Date
5 Current Development
Sites Marketing
Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/City
Real Estate
Analyst/Airport
Management
Market and lease the
two on-airport
development sites
approved in the
approved Airport
Master Plan to
prospective tenants
and developers3
1st
quarter
2017
4th quarter
2017
6 Airport Growth Areas Community
Development
& Public
Works
Director/City
Real Estate
Analyst/
Pursue opportunities
for physical growth of
the Airport consistent
with the approved
Airport Master Plan
including but not limited
to acquisition of first
rights of refusal on
potential future
acquisition properties4
1st
quarter
2017
4th quarter
2017
3 Please note that the timeframes shown for this Goal are aspirational. The ability to achieve them in the timeframes
stated are influenced by market factors beyond the City’s direct control. As such, this Goal may not be achieved in
the specified timeframe, however, the City will pursue all reasonable and appropriate actions to do so.
4 Please note that the timeframes shown for this Goal are aspirational. The ability to achieve them in the timeframes
stated are influenced by market factors beyond the City’s direct control. As such, this Goal may not be achieved in
the specified timeframe, however, the City will pursue all reasonable and appropriate actions to do so.
AIRPORT BOARD - TRACKING MATRIX
Capital Project Status
LEAD PROJECT DESCRIPTION CURRENT STATUS WHAT’S NEXT STAFF START DATE EST. COMPL.
DATE EST. COST
$ 500,000
(90/10)
$ 3,925,000
(90/5/5)
City Night Restrictions
Discussion with FAA is on-going on the steps necessary to
remove the Instrument Approach Night Restrictions.FAA has
identified several obstructions that must be addressed prior to
the restrictions being removed.Airport Staff meeting with the
FAA on August 26th
Work with property owners to remove trees and light
obstructions that are penetrating the surface per the AGIS
study and provide documentation to FAA.
Mensonides Aug-18 Jan-19 $ 50,000
City Annual Maintenance and Repair
This project will begin necessary maintenance and repair
work as identified in the 2018 Facility Condition Assessment.
KPG currently conducting hangar condition study.
Once KPG provides recommendations decide what projects
the airport has sufficient funds to execute. TBD Mar-19 Dec-19 $ 100,000
City Airport Security Camera and Gate
Access Upgrade
This project will install security cameras and replace obsolete
gate operator access control units.Staff is working with city IT
services on the scope of the project.
The estimate for the work came in high and is cost
prohibitive for the airport to do in one project.The
contractor is working on an itemized list of cost so a
priotized list of projects can be made
TBD May-19 Jan-20 $ 70,000
City/Cons
ultant
West Side Preliminary
Environmental Permitting
This project will conduct an analysis of the expected
environmental permitting requirements associated with
potential development of the west side of the Airport.
Project scoping.TBD Mar-19 Dec-19 $ 50,000
City Hangar Replacement Program
This program will replace hangar facilities as they reach their
end of service life.Funding in 2019 is intended to begin the
design process which will continue through 2020.Scoping
with KPG is currently underway.
Once KPG provides recommendations decide what projects
the airport has sufficient funds to execute. TBD Aug-19 Dec-20 $ 50,000
Jul-20
City Runway Enhancement Project –
Property Acquisition Delivered offer to King County and currently in negotiations.
Complete negotiations with King County.Complete short
plat to create new parcel.Complete purchase of new
parcel from King County.
Jan-18 Dec-19
City/CW Runway Enhancement Project –
Construction
FAA grant secured.Construction contract scheduled to be
awarded by City Council on 10/7/19.
Execute construction contract with the contractor.Execute
contract with airport engineer for Construction Management
Services.Order long lead-time materials.Place
construction contract in suspension until April 2020.
Reapply for WSDOT grant in 2020.
Sep-19
Wickstrom/
Mensonides
Wickstrom/
Mensonides