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Canopy. Mr. Borden stated that canopy work began with sanding and painting of the columns in
April.
Taxiway Delta. Mr. Borden reported that the Taxiway Delta project was progressing, with
demolition work and proof rolling already completed. He stated that crews were currently
placing subgrade as construction continued. Mr. Borden reported that the project remains on
schedule which will require shutdown of Runway 7/25 beginning May 4th and is expected to last
approximately 30 to 45 days, with a maximum duration of 60 days if necessary due to
unforeseen circumstances. He stated that the construction activities would occur within the safety
area, requiring the closure of Runway 7/25 during that period.
General Aviation Ramp. Mr. Borden reported that the GA Ramp rehabilitation project
construction is near completion and that punch list items are currently being addressed.
Capital Projects. Mr. Borden provided an update on the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
following a March 24th meeting held with the FAA, DOAV, and Talbert, Bright, & Ellington. He
reported one adjustment since his presentation to PAC at its March meeting was the addition of a
discretionary funding column to reflect a $3 million allocation for the Taxiway Delta project and
to anticipate potential future funding gaps. Mr. Borden stated that most projects in the first three
years remain consistent with prior plans, while some were slightly shifted in terms of timing. He
reported that the plan also incorporates approximately $1 million in remaining AIG funds
allocated for Taxiway Delta Phase 2 to strengthen the overall funding position and potentially
allow more work to be completed if additional funds are secured. Mr. Borden stated that the
project will be bid in full, but an alternative approach to split the work into phases is being
considered depending on funding availability.
Executive Director Report: Mr. Morello reported that there were ongoing congressional and
state legislative developments potentially affecting the airport. He stated that as of the previous
day, the House of Representatives had not scheduled a vote to continue DHS funding, although
TSA personnel are continuing working and recently received pay, resulting in no noticeable
operational impact at the airport. Mr. Morello reported that DHS funding remains uncertain
beyond the immediate term and was being monitored closely on a day-by-day basis. He reported
that at the state level, the governor signed House Bill 1231, which formalizes funding formulas
for airport entitlements and discretionary funding, providing greater predictability and stability
for planning purposes. Mr. Morello reported that at the congressional level, the ALERT Act
legislation could restrict the use of ADS-B data for collecting airport fees, which could
negatively impact airport revenue streams. He stated that an alternative bill, the ROTOR Act,
does not include those restrictions, and that the airport’s advocacy group, ACI-NA, is pressing
for reconciliation of the bills resulting in removal of that restriction.
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