STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
March 19, 2015
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Loveland Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
5400 Stone Creek Circle
(NW Corner of I-25 and Hwy. 34 at Outlet Mall)
Loveland, Colorado
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CALLTO ORDER
REVIEW & APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 22, 2015 Meeting
INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
Item 1
Airport Strategic Plan Update
(Presenter: Jason Licon)
Item 2
Northern Colorado Regional Airport
Commission
Staff Updates
(Presenter: Jason Licon)
Item 3
ADJOURN
(Presenter: Jason Licon)
Airport Steering Committee Minutes
January 22, 2015
Call to Order:
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting of the Airport Steering Committee to
order on the above date at 3:36 p.m.
Steering Committee
Members In
Attendance:
Mayor Cecil Gutierrez, Mayor Karen Weitkunat and Loveland City Manager
Bill Cahill
Approval of Minutes
Motion:
Mr. Cahill made the motion, Mayor Weitkunat seconded and all approved.
Citizen Comments:
None
1. Northern Colorado
Regional Airport
Commission – Jason
Licon
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cities of Fort Collins and
Loveland has created the Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission.
The Commission has been vested with the management authority over
Airport operations and activities. This item will dive into the details of the
creation of the Commission, and identify action items needed by the Cities
to complete including but not limited to:
 Proposed Timeline
 Joint Citizen Member Appointment Process
 Terms for Citizen Members
 Interview Committee
Discussion:
The committee discussed both Councils process and how the seventh
position might be chosen.
Direction:
Move forward with the two Cities processes for Boards and Commissions
2. Colorado Division
of Fire Prevention &
Control Center of
Excellence
– Jason Licon
Summary:
The Colorado Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Prevention and
Control (CDFPC) has developed a request for information to gather
information of interested jurisdictions in Colorado interested in hosting the
proposed Center of Excellence (CoE) for Advanced Technology Aerial
Firefighting. In early 2014 the Colorado Senate passed a bill that gave the
CDFPC funding to acquire aerial firefighting assets and create an innovative,
science and data focused research entity that will further technologies
associated with wild land firefighting, the CoE.
The Airport has the potential to be a possible site for the CoE that the CDFPC
may consider in this proposed development. The Airport does lease property
to the CDFPC for its Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) base that supports wild
land aerial firefighting efforts within the region. According to the CDFPC the
CoE will initially create jobs for nine employees and will have the potential to
grow and attract private business entities through the research and testing
that the CoE will oversee. A site on or near the Airport would satisfy many of
the requirements that the CDFPC has identified as desirable attributes for
location criteria. located at the Outlet Mall at Centerra, 5400 Stone Creek
Circle in Loveland at the NW corner of I-25 & Hwy. 34.
Discussion:
Discussed the possible benefits to the Airport if the Center should
choose the Fort Collins-Loveland Airport.
Direction:
Mayor Weitkunat made the motion to approve moving forward with the
response to the RFI, Mr. Cahill seconded and all approved.
3. Staff Updates –
Jason Licon
Summary:
Blended Airspace – Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower – This is an update on
the latest information regarding the progress being made between the
Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics and the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the Blended Airspace/ Virtual Air
Traffic Control Tower.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) – The TSA has been operating
at the airport since 2003. As the Airport continues to have commercial air
service operators utilizing the facilities it is required that the Airport have
passenger screening services and continue to uphold all of the regulatory
standards that are part of commercial aviation security. The TSA is working
to continue providing these services to the Airport’s users.
As part of the continued regulatory requirements on December 30, the
Airport hosted a triennial aviation security exercise. Participating agencies
included TSA inspectors, FBI, Loveland Police, Airline representatives, the
Fort Collins – Loveland jetCenter, and Airport Staff.
Request for Expression of Interest – Airport staff is working with Economic
Development departments of both Cities to complete the RFEI document
that has been discussed in the past. The RFEI will serve as the mechanism
that will allow for the Airport to engage into the consideration for nonstandard development proposals with private development entities. It is
anticipated that the future Airport Commission will be the entity that will be
charged with the approval process for development applications.
Small Community Air Service Development Grant – The US Department of
Transportation grant that was given to the Airport in 2012 was scheduled to
end this month on the 15th. This grant has been used for air service
development costs associated with market research and presentations to a
variety of air service providers.
Discussion:
None.
Direction:
Information only.
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
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AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
1
1/22/2015
Airport Steering Committee
Jason Licon, Airport Director
TITLE:
Airport Strategic Plan Update
RECOMMENDED STEERING COMMITTEE ACTION:
Provide recommendations on the prioritization of the adopted Airport Strategic Plan
BUDGET IMPACT:
☐ Positive
☐ Negative
☒ Neutral or negligible
SUMMARY:
Staff will update the Steering Committee on the recently adopted Airport Strategic Plan. A
proposed timeline will be shared with the Committee for review and comment. Strategic Plan
action items will be discussed with focus on some of the tasks that are currently being worked
on.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Strategic Plan Timeline
Fort Collins – Loveland Airport
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Proposed Implementation Schedule
5 Year Airport Strategic Plan
PLAN
Jan-15
Jun-15
5
Clarify Airport's Market and Potential
Jun-15
Jan-16
8
Resolve Through the Fence Agreement
Jun-16
Nov-17
18
Encourage Immediate Private Investment
Apr-15
Dec-16
21
Create Airport Development Application - (RFEI)
Apr-15
Aug-15
5
Pursue Commercial Air Carrier Guarantee Program
May-15
Jan-16
9
Encourage Creation of an Innovative Aviation Cluster
Jan-16
Dec-16
12
Pursue Charter Flight Service
Jan-16
Dec-16
12
Jan-15
Dec-15
12
Create Governance Structure
Jan-15
Jan-15
1
Adopt an Updated IGA
Feb-15
May-15
3
Encourage Stakeholder and Public Participation
May-15
Dec-15
8
Rebrand the Airport and Public Engagement
Apr-15
Sep-17
30
Rebrand the Airport to Create an Enhanced Regional Identity
Apr-15
Jan-16
10
Build a Stronger Airport Public Information Program
Oct-15
Sep-17
24
Revise Airport Governance and Authority for Governing Board
Jan-20
Develop 10 yr Financial Model
Oct-19
35
Jul-19
Nov-17
Apr-19
Jan-15
Create Sustainable Business Model
Jan-19
4
Oct-18
Sep-18
Jul-18
Jun-18
Apr-18
IGA Creation
Jan-18
12
Oct-17
May-18
Jul-17
Jun-17
Apr-17
Airport Master Plan Update
Jan-17
16
Oct-16
Sep-18
Jul-16
Jun-17
Protect Against Residential Encroachment
Apr-16
MONTH
Jan-16
END
Oct-15
START
Completion Timeline
Jul-15
DURATION
Apr-15
PLAN
Jan-15
PLAN
ACTIVITY
4900 Earhart Road  Loveland, Colorado 80538
(970) 962-2852  FAX (970) 962-2855  TDD (970) 962-2620
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
2
3/19/2015
Airport Steering Committee
Jason Licon, Airport Director
TITLE:
Northern Colorado Regional Airport Commission
RECOMMENDED STEERING COMMITTEE ACTION:
None, Informational Only
BUDGET IMPACT:
☐ Positive
☐ Negative
☒ Neutral or negligible
SUMMARIES:
As part of the stakeholder developed Strategic Plan, the Cities were tasked in the creation of a
revised governance structure. An amended and restated intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for
the joint operation of the Fort Collins – Loveland Municipal Airport was created and approved by
both City Councils and signed on January 22, 2015 as a result of this effort. This IGA has
provisions within to create a new Airport Commission that will be tasked with the management
authority over Airport operation and commercial, industrial or other operations and activities of
any kind located on the Airport.
This item is designed to promote the discussion of where each City is as it relates to the
process of appointing members to the Commission. A signed copy of the IGA is attached for
reference.
ATTACHMENTS:
AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE JOINT
OPERATION OF THE FORT COLLINS – LOVELAND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Fort Collins – Loveland Airport
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4900 Earhart Road  Loveland, Colorado 80538
(970) 962-2852  FAX (970) 962-2855  TDD (970) 962-2620
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
3
3/19/2015
Airport Steering Committee
Jason Licon, Airport Director
TITLE:
Staff Updates
RECOMMENDED STEERING COMMITTEE ACTION:
None, Informational Only
BUDGET IMPACT:
☐ Positive
☐ Negative
☒ Neutral or negligible
SUMMARIES:
1. CDOT Division of Aeronautics
The Aeronautics Division of CDOT has historically given discretionary grants to Airports for
capital projects. Since 2011 Airport staff has applied for and received over $2.4 million in grant
funding from the State. Unfortunately the grant program is now facing financial challenges
associated with fund management and errors in forecasting that resulted in the resignation of
State Aviation Director Dave Gordon. Due to this financial trouble the Division is now informing
Airports that a grant program will not likely be available for 2015.
The immediate impact to our Airport is there will not be State funds available to apply to the
planned snow removal equipment storage building. This shortfall will result in a 28% funding
reduction to the multi-year project. In addition to the capital project setbacks there also exists
the potential shutdown of the Blended Airspace/ Virtual Tower program. The Colorado
Aeronautics Board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday March 17th. Airport Staff will be in
attendance at this meeting in order to obtain additional information on the severity of the
situation and will provide additional information to the Steering Committee as it becomes
available.
Fort Collins – Loveland Airport
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2. CDPS Division of Fire Prevention and Control
The Colorado Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Prevention and Control is in the
process of determining the best location within the State to be the host for their Center of
Excellence (CoE).
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The CoE’s mission is “To protect the citizens, land, and resources in Colorado, the
Center of Excellence will research, test, and evaluate existing and new technologies that
support sustainable, effective, and efficient aerial firefighting capabilities.”
The Coe’s vision statement is, “The Center of Excellence is the worldwide leader in
collaboratively researching and developing innovative technologies and capabilities
supporting or related to aerial firefighting.”
Last month the Airport was part of a response to a Request for Information by the Division of
Fire Prevention and Control. This response was sponsored by the Cities of Fort Collins and
Loveland economic development departments. As a result a list of six potential sites have been
selected to consider including Northern Colorado. The other applicants were Clear Creek
County, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Rifle/ Garfield County, and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan
Airport. The selection announcement was planned to occur by Friday February 27th, and has
since been postponed. It is anticipated that the selection will be made very soon.
3. US DOT Small Community Air Service Development Grant
The $221,000 grant awarded to the Airport in 2011 from the US Department of Transportation
was scheduled to expire on January 15th 2015. A request was made by Airport Staff for an
extension of the grant prior to expiration. This request was accepted by DOT and the grant will
continue to be available for air service development efforts through January 15, 2016. A balance
of $130,000 remains in the grant, which is to be used for air service development, including
marketing and/ or startup funding for a future airline partner.
ATTACHMENTS:
NONE
Fort Collins – Loveland Airport
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