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JACQUELYN -- 283-8231 OR, MARY -- 283-8281
KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
c. Agenda Approval
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes
per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. July 12, 2018
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion – FY19 Proposed Float Plane Basin Project
b. Discussion – FY19 Proposed Upgrade and Rehabilitation of Alaska Regional Fire
Training Facility
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager
b. City Council Liaison
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 11, 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. 2018 Float Plane Basin Activity
b. July 2018 Enplanements
c. July 2018 Airport Manager Mid-Month Report
d. August 2018 Airport Manager Mid-Month Report
e. September 2018 Airport Manager Mid-Month Report
f. Guidance on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Detection and Countermeasures Update
12. ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
G. Feeken, D. Pitts, C. Henry, J. Bielefeld, P. Minelga, J.
Zirul
K. Dodge
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Administrative Assistant E.
Shinn, City Clerk J. Heinz, Council Member H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 10, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner Pitts MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 10, 2018 and
Commissioner Minelga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. June 14, 2018
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MOTION:
Commissioner Pitts MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 14, 2018 and
Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Field of Flowers Sign Update
Airport Manager Bondurant noted several designs were submitted to City Administration and they
met with Chair Feeken to discuss. Assistant Shinn provided all design options from past meetings.
It was expressed that the Airport and City be recognized on the sign and not give the impression
the Field of Flowers was a City park.
Concern was expressed regarding the delay on the sign. Recommended changes to the sign were
noted.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve the arched sign design with the title “Field of Flowers”
adjusted to an arched position on top of the sign, the inclusion of City of Kenai and Kenai Municipal
Airport logos, and the addition of the sentence “Cooperative effort between Kenai Municipal Airport
and City of Kenai” on the bottom of the sign. Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve Councilor Knackstedt providing the corrected draft of
the sign to City Council and Commissioner Zirul SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Discussion – FY19 Budget
The Commission discussed the FY2019 Budget; it was clarified the airport budget provided
portions of salaries for firefighters and certain staff in Administration.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Parliamentary Procedures and Open Meetings Act Training
City Clerk Heinz discussed proper parliamentary procedures and the Open Meetings Act.
b. Action/Approval – Airport Reserve Land Lease Application for property located at
209 N. Willow Street, Kenai, Alaska 99611; further described as a portion of Tract A,
General Aviation Apron No. 2, submitted by SOAR International Ministries, Inc., 135
Granite Point Court, Kenai, AK 99611
It was noted that SOAR International Ministries submitted an application to develop the lot at the
south end of the Airport terminal. Airport Manager Bondurant clarified that this would not affect
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any future developments of the Airport terminal and that she supported approval of the
application. Commissioners expressed support of this development.
MOTION:
Commissioner Pitts MOVED to approve the SOAR land lease application and Commissioner
Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager – Bondurant reported that her priority and focus was obtaining
funding for the terminal rehabilitation project and discussed the plan to be ready
beginning August 31. She further reported on the following:
• A Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted for a restaurant concessionaire
and she hoped to have it operational August 2;
• TSA had a set directive that Kenai could potentially start badging effective July
25; and
• The Terminal Design Committee met twice.
b. City Council Liaison – Knackstedt reported on the June 6, June 20 and July 5 City
Council meeting actions.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – August 9, 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Minelga expressed a want for bumpers (tires) all along the float plane dock.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. May 2018 Airport Managers Report
b. Float Plane Basin Activity 2018
c. Thank you from Ninilchik High School
d. Special Use Permit to Alaska Air Fuel
e. Special Use Permit to HDL Engineering
f. Special Use Permit to Reddi Towing
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Jacquelyn Kennedy
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Airport Commission
THROUGH: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner
DATE: September 6, 2018
SUBJECT: Proposed Float Plane Basin Facility Improvement Projects
____________________________________________________________________________
An errata sheet is being provided to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to update
sections of the August 2010 Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Kenai
Municipal Airport Proposed Float Plane Basin Facility Improvement Projects. FAA guidance for
the use of errata sheets is detailed in Order 1050.1F, Chapter 1-10.20:
Use of Errata Sheet. If the modifications to the draft EA in response to comments
are minor and are confined to factual corrections or explanations of why the
comments do not warrant additional agency response, the FAA or applicant may
prepare an errata sheet in lieu of a final EA. In this situation, the comments,
responses, and errata sheet may be considered the final EA.
Modifications to the August 2010 Supplemental EA for the Kenai Municipal Airport Proposed
Float Plane Basin Facility Improvement Projects meet FAA qualifications for use of an errata
sheet. The overall project remains the same, and the errata sheet outlines updates since 2010,
including the 2017 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan, the 2011-2012 wildlife hazard study,
updates to coastal resource law, and updates to public outreach.
The errata sheet will be posted on the City of Kenai website and will be open to public comment,
and will be reviewed by the FAA. Please contact Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner, at
eappleby@kenai.city or (907) 283-8235 or Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager, at
mbondurant@kenai.city or (907) 283-8282 to submit comments on the errata sheet by October
11, 2018.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Airport Commission
THROUGH: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
FROM: Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner
DATE: September 6, 2018
SUBJECT: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Training Center Focused Documented CE
____________________________________________________________________________
The City of Kenai is submitting information for a Focused Documented Categorical Exclusion
(CE) per Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Order 1050.1 F. Environmental Impacts
Policies and Procedures, for upgrades, maintenance, inspection, and repairs to the Fire Trainer®
T2000, O250's, A2000 SAFT, and Fuel Spill Fire Training Systems located at Beacon Training
Center, 450 Daubenspeck Circle, Kenai, AK. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Property ID is
04501033 and the Legal Description is as follows: T 6N R 11W SEC 33 Seward Meridian KN
2012089 BARON PARK 2012 ADDN TRACT 2. These upgrades are necessary for both the
functionality and safety of the facility to continue operation.
The Alaska Fire Training Facility was originally constructed in 1997 with FAA Airport
Improvement Program funds. The 2017 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan describes the
Alaska Fire Training Facility as, "needs major maintenance and the fire training equipment is
obsolete and needs replacing". The project design will be finalized during late 2018 and early
2019, with construction to commence in Spring 2019. Construction will be completed in 2019.
Please review the attached Documented Catex information, map of the facility, and listed of
proposed upgrades. Please contact Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner, at eappleby@kenai.city or
(907) 283-8235 or Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager, at mbondurant@kenai.city or (907) 283-
8282 to submit comments on the Alaska Fire Training Facility upgrade.
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Effective Date: June 2, 2017 ARP SOP No. 5.1
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APPENDIX A. DOCUMENTED CATEX
Airport sponsors may use this form for projects eligible for a categorical exclusion (CATEX) that
have greater potential for extraordinary circumstances or that otherwise require additional
documentation, as described in the Environmental Orders (FAA Order 1050.1F and FAA Order
5050.4B).
To request a CATEX determination from the FAA, the sponsor should review potentially affected
environmental resources, review the requirements of the applicable special purpose laws, and
consult with the Airports District Office or Regional Airports Division Office staff about the
type of information needed. The form and supporting documentation should be completed in
accordance with the provisions of FAA Order 5050.4B, paragraph 302b, and submitted to the
appropriate FAA Airpor5ts District/Division Office. The CATEX cannot be approved until all
information/documentation is received and all requirements have been fulfilled.
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Name of Airport, LOC ID, and location:
Kenai Municipal Airport, ENA, Kenai, Alaska
Project Title:
Alaska Regional Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Center at the Kenai Municipal
Airport Updates
Give a brief, but complete description of the proposed project, including all project components,
justification, estimated start date, and duration of the project. Include connected actions necessary to
implement the proposed project (including but not limited to moving NAVAIDs, change in flight
procedures, haul routes, new material or expanded material sources, staging or disposal areas).
Attach a sketch or plan of the proposed project. Photos can also be helpful.
Upgrades, maintenance, inspection, and repairs to the Fire Trainer® T2000, O250's, A2000 SAFT,
and Fuel Spill Fire Training Systems located at Alaska Fire Training Facility . These upgrades are
necessary for both the functionality and safety of the facility to continue operation. Attached is
a map and a description of upgrades, as provided by KFT Fire Trainer, LLC to the City of Kenai.
The Beacons Training Center was orignally constructed in 1997 with FAA Airport Improvement
Program funds. The 2017 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan describes the Alaska Fire Training
Facility as, "needs major maintenance and the fire training equipment is obsolete and needs
replacing".
The project design will be finalized during late 2018 and early 2019, with construction to
commence in Spring 2019. Construction will be completed in 2019.
Give a brief, but complete, description of the proposed project area. Include any unique or natural
features within or surrounding airport property.
450 Daubenspeck Circle, Kenai, AK. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Property ID is 04501033 and
the Legal Description is as follows: T 6N R 11W SEC 33 Seward Meridian KN 2012089 BARON
PARK 2012 ADDN TRACT 2.
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Identify the appropriate CATEX paragraph(s) from Order 1050.1F (paragraph 5-6.1 through 5-6.6)
or 5050.4B (Tables 6-1 and 6-2) that apply to the project. Describe if the project differs in any way
from the specific language of the CATEX or examples given as described in the Order.
Order 1050.1F
Paragraph 5-6.4. Categorical Exclusions for Facility Siting, Construction, and Maintenance.
v. Replacement or reconstruction of a terminal, structure, or facility with a new one of similar
size and purpose, where location will be on the same site as the existing building or facility.
(ATO, ARP, AST)
Order 5050.4B Table 6-2. Airport-specific Categorically Excluded Actions That May Involve
Extraordinary Cicumstances.
Airport Action--Repair and Maintances (FAA Order 1050.1E.310w)
Airport Action--Replacement Structures (FAA Order 1050.1E.310w)
The circumstances one must consider when documenting a CATEX are listed below along with each
of the impact categories related to the circumstance. Use FAA Environmental Orders 1050.1F,
5050.4B, and the Desk Reference for Airports Actions, as well as other guidance documents to assist
you in determining what information needs to be provided about these resource topics to address
potential impacts. Keep in mind that both construction and operational impacts must be included.
Indicate whether or not there would be any effects under the particular resource topic and, if needed,
cite available references to support these conclusions. Additional analyses and inventories can be
attached or cited as needed.
5-2.b(1) National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) resources
Checkpoint YES NO
Are there historic/cultural resources listed (or eligible for listing) on the National
Register of Historic Places located in the Area of Potential Effect? If yes, provide a
record of the historic and/or cultural resources located therein and check with your
local Airports Division/District Office to determine if a Section 106 finding is required.
Confirmed with Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (AK SHPO) / Office of History
and Archaeology (OHA) via email on 9/6/18 that the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey
(AHRS) database, shows no known historic properties or cultural resource sites within
or adjacent to the proposed boundaries of the project.
Does the project have the potential to cause effects? If yes, describe the nature and
extent of the effects.
Is the project area undisturbed? If not, provide information on the prior disturbance
(including type and depth of disturbance, if available)
Upgrades would be to facilities sited on already-disturbed lands.
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Checkpoint YES NO
Will the project impact tribal land or land of interest to tribes? If yes, describe the
nature and extent of the effects and provide information on the tribe affected.
Consultation with their THPO or a tribal representative along with the SHPO may be
required.
5-2.b(2) Department of Transportation Act Section 4(f) and 6(f) resources
Checkpoint YES NO
Are there any properties protected under Section 4(f) (as defined by FAA Order
1050.1F) in or near the project area? This includes publicly owned parks, recreation
areas, and wildlife or waterfowl refuges of national, state or local significance or land
from a historic site of national, state or local significance.
The City of Kenai Daubenspeck Family Park is to the east of the Alaska Fire Training
Facility, and access and recreation will not be affected by the construction.
Will project construction or operation physically or constructively “use” any Section
4(f) resource? If yes, describe the nature and extent of the use and/or impacts, and
why there are no prudent and feasible alternatives. See 5050.4B Desk Reference
Chapter 7.
Will the project affect any recreational or park land purchased with Section 6(f) Land
and Water Conservation Funds? If so, please explain, if there will be impacts to those
properties.
5-2.b(3) Threatened or Endangered Species
Checkpoint YES NO
Are there any federal or state listed endangered, threatened, or candidate species or
designated critical habitat in or near the project area? This includes species protected
by individual statute, such as the Bald Eagle.
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Checkpoint YES NO
Does the project affect or have the potential to affect, directly or indirectly, any federal
or state-listed, threatened, endangered or candidate species, or designated habitat
under the Endangered Species Act? If yes, Section 7 consultation between the FAA and
the US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and/or the
appropriate state agency will be necessary. Provide a description of the impacts and
how impacts will be avoided, minimized, or mitigated. Provide the Biological
Assessment and Biological Opinion, if required.
Does the project have the potential to take birds protected by the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act? Describe steps to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts (such as timing
windows determined in consultation with the US Fish & Wildlife Service).
Construction will be on already disturbed areas, lessening the chance that clearing will
disturb nests. If possible, nesting season windows will be avoided, but work will not be
clearing that could disturb nests.
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5-2.b (4) Other Resources
Items to consider include:
a. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act YES NO
Does the project area contain resources protected by the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act? If yes, describe any impacts and steps taken to avoid, minimize, or
mitigate impacts.
b. Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. YES NO
Are there any wetlands or other waters of the U.S. in or near the project area?
Has wetland delineation been completed within the proposed project area? If yes,
please provide U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) correspondence and
jurisdictional determination. If delineation was not completed, was a field check done
to confirm the presence/absence of wetlands or other waters of the U.S.? If no to
both, please explain what methods were used to determine the presence/absence of
wetlands.
Wetland delineation was completed as part of the 1997 Environmental Assessment to
construt the Alaska Fire Training Facility. In February 2005, the Kenai Airport
completed an updated wetland functional assessment. No new wetland areas would
be filled or impacted; work will be to upgrade existing facilities.
If wetlands are present, will the project result in impacts, directly or indirectly
(including tree clearing)? Describe any steps taken to avoid, minimize or mitigate the
impact.
Work is to upgrade existing facilities.
Is a USACE Clean Water Act Section 404 permit required? If yes, does the project fall
within the parameters of a general permit? If so, which general permit?
c. Floodplains YES NO
Will the project be located in, encroach upon or otherwise impact a floodplain? If yes,
describe impacts and any agency coordination or public review completed including
coordination with the local floodplain administrator. Attach the FEMA map if
applicable and any documentation.
No portion of the area of the proposed project is located within the 100-year flood
boundary as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal
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Insurance Administration Flood Insurance Rate Map, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska,
Panel 2030 of 6375, Community Panel No. 020012 2030A, Effective Date: May 19,
1981).
d. Coastal Resources YES NO
Will the project occur in or impact a coastal zone as defined by the State’s Coastal
Zone Management Plan? If yes, discuss the project’s consistency with the State’s
CZMP. Attach the consistency determination if applicable.
Alaska withdrew from the Coastal Zone Management Act National Coastal
Management Program on July 1, 2011. Coastal Zone Management Act federal
consistency provisions are no longer applicable in Alaska.
Will the project occur in or impact the Coastal Barrier Resource System as defined by
the US Fish and Wildlife Service?
e. National Marine Sanctuaries YES NO
Is a National Marine Sanctuary located in the project area? If yes, discuss the potential
for the project to impact that resource.
f. Wilderness Areas YES NO
Is a Wilderness Area located in the project area? If yes, discuss the potential for the
project to impact that resource.
g. Farmland YES NO
Is there prime, unique, state, or locally important farmland in/near the project area?
Describe any significant impacts from the project.
Does the project include the acquisition and conversion of farmland? If farmland will
be converted, describe coordination with the US Natural Resources Conservation and
attach the completed Form AD-1006.
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h. Energy Supply and Natural Resources YES NO
Will the project change energy requirements or use consumable natural resources
either during construction or during operations?
Beacon Training Center is connected to the City of Kenai electrical grid, and no major
change is expected in energy requirements.
Will the project change aircraft/vehicle traffic patterns that could alter fuel usage
either during construction or operations?
i. Wild and Scenic Rivers YES NO
Is there a river on the Nationwide Rivers Inventory, a designated river in the National
System, or river under State jurisdiction (including study or eligible segments) near the
project?
Will the project directly or indirectly affect the river or an area within ¼ mile of its
ordinary high water mark?
j. Solid Waste Management YES NO
Does the project (either the construction activity or the completed, operational
facility) have the potential to generate significant levels of solid waste? If so, discuss
how these will be managed.
5-2.b(5) Disruption of an Established Community
Checkpoint YES NO
Will the project disrupt a community, planned development or be inconsistent with
plans or goals of the community?
Upgrades to the Beacons Training Center were included in the Capital Improvement
Program associated with the 2017 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan.
Are residents or businesses being relocated as part of the project?
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5-2.b(6) Environmental Justice
Checkpoint YES NO
Are there minority and/or low-income populations in/near the project area?
Will the project cause any disproportionately high and adverse impacts to minority
and/or low-income populations? Attach census data if warranted.
5-2.b(7) Surface Transportation
Checkpoint YES NO
Will the project cause a significant increase in surface traffic congestion or cause a
degradation of level of service provided?
Some truck traffic will occur during the Summer 2019 construction season, but it
will not affect overall traffic patterns in the Ciyt of Kenai.
Will the project require a permanent road relocation or closure? If yes, describe the
nature and extent of the relocation or closure and indicate if coordination with the
agency responsible for the road and emergency services has occurred.
5-2.b(8) Noise
Checkpoint YES NO
Will the project result in an increase in aircraft operations, nighttime operations, or
change aircraft fleet mix?
Will the project cause a change in airfield configuration, runway use, or flight
patterns either during construction or after the project is implemented?
Does the forecast exceed 90,000 annual propeller operations, 700 annual jet
operations or 10 daily helicopter operations or a combination of the above? If yes, a
noise analysis may be required if the project would result in a change in operations.
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Checkpoint YES NO
Has a noise analysis been conducted, including but not limited to generated noise
contours, a specific point analysis, area equivalent method analysis, or other
screening method. If yes, provide that documentation.
Could the project have a significant impact (DNL 1.5 dB or greater increase) on noise
levels over noise sensitive areas within the 65+ DNL noise contour?
Firefighters and equipment during training noises, warning signals prior to the start
of burns, and vehicle noise associated with students arriving and department are
expected noises. No noises produces are expected to be above the 65 DNL level.
5-2.b(9) Air Quality
Checkpoint YES NO
Is the project located in a Clean Air Act non-attainment or maintenance area?
If yes, is it listed as exempt, presumed to conform or will emissions (including
construction emissions) from the project be below de minimis levels (provide the
paragraph citation for the exemption or presumed to conform list below, if
applicable) Is the project accounted for in the State Implementation Plan or
specifically exempted? Attach documentation.
Does the project have the potential to increase landside or airside capacity,
including an increase of surface vehicles?
Could the project impact air quality or violate local, State, Tribal or Federal air
quality standards under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 either during
construction or operations?
Dust will be controlled during construction using water on appropriate surfaces.
Burns for training exercises use propane, natural gas, or other clean-burning fuels.
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5-2.b (10) Water Quality
Checkpoint YES NO
Are there water resources within or near the project area? These include groundwater,
surface water (lakes, rivers, etc.), sole source aquifers, and public water supply. If yes,
provide a description of the resource, including the location (distance from project
site, etc.).
The pond at the City of Kenai Daubenspeck Family Park is near the Beacons Training
Center (approximately 850 feet to the west). There are also wetland areas to the east
of the site. Water used for training is from City water and spent water is collected and
does not run off the property. No impacts are expected to water resources.
Will the project impact any of the identified water resources either during construction
or operations? Describe any steps that will be taken to protect water resources during
and after construction.
Water used for training exercises is stored on-site in water storage tanks and there is a
hookup to City water. Spent water is collected and then diverted to the Kenai Municipal
Wastewater Treatement facility.
Will the project increase the amount or rate of stormwater runoff either during
construction or during operations? Describe any steps that will be taken to ensure it
will not impact water quality.
Does the project have the potential to violate federal, state, tribal or local water
quality standards established under the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts?
Are any water quality related permits required? If yes, list the appropriate permits.
During the initial 1997 construction, the City of Kenai received a letter from the State
of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation stating no wasterwater
discharged permit is required for the facility.
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5-2.b(11) Highly Controversial on Environmental Grounds
Checkpoint YES NO
Is the project highly controversial? The term “highly controversial” means a
substantial dispute exists as to the size, nature, or effect of a proposed federal action.
The effects of an action are considered highly controversial when reasonable
disagreement exists over the project’s risks of causing environmental harm. Mere
opposition to a project is not sufficient to be considered highly controversial on
environmental grounds. Opposition on environmental grounds by a federal, state, or
local government agency or by a tribe or a substantial number of the persons affected
by the action should be considered in determining whether or not reasonable
disagreement exists regarding the effects of a proposed action.
5-2.b(12) Inconsistent with Federal, State, Tribal or Local Law
Checkpoint YES NO
Will the project be inconsistent with plans, goals, policy, zoning, or local controls
that have been adopted for the area in which the airport is located?
The 2017 Kenai Municipal Airport Master Plan notes upgrading this facility as a
prioirty for the Airport. This property and surrounding parcels are zoning light
industrial.
Is the project incompatible with surrounding land uses?
5-2 .b (13) Light Emissions, Visual Effects, and Hazardous Materials
a. Light Emissions and Visual Effects YES NO
Will the proposed project produce light emission impacts?
Will there be visual or aesthetic impacts as a result of the proposed project and/or
have there been concerns expressed about visual/aesthetic impacts?
Burns during training exercises may be visible to pilots, but is not expected to impair
flight vision or have any adverse impact.
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b. Hazardous Materials YES NO
Does the project involve or affect hazardous materials?
Propane is used to ignite training burns. One training building is ignited with natural
gas.
Will construction take place in an area that contains or previously contained
hazardous materials?
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) map of
contaminated sites does not show any action or cleaned up contaminated sites on
or adjacent to the Beacon Training Center.
If the project involves land acquisition, is there a potential for this land to contain
hazardous materials or contaminants?
Will the proposed project produce hazardous and/or solid waste either during
construction or after? If yes, how will the additional waste be handled?
Propane fuels during training burn exercises is not expected to create solid waste or
hazardous materials.
5-2 .b (14) Public Involvement
Checkpoint YES NO
Was there any public notification or involvement? If yes, provide documentation.
Updates on funding, anticipated work, and status have been shared at Airport
Commission meetings. Meetings of the Kenai Airport Commission are advertised
and are open to the public.
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5-2 .b (15) Indirect/Secondary/Induced Impacts
Checkpoint YES NO
Will the project result in indirect/secondary/induced impacts?
There may be increased traffic from students and instructors getting to and leaving
from the Training Facility. This traffic increase will be minor and consistent with
current travel patterns, and is not expected to have adverse impacts.
Construction and operation of the facility will create jobs in the community.
Employees are expected to mostly be local residents for construction, and
attendees of trainings may be from all areas of Alaska. The City of Kenai's economy
will benefit from money associated with spending by training attendees and from
purchases to maintain the facility. The City of Kenai already has tourism as a major
economic sector, and the increase in visitors will not create significant impacts.
When considered with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future
projects, on or off airport property and regardless of funding source, would the
proposed project result in a significant cumulative impact?
The Kenai Municipal Airport is proceeding with plans to remodel the terminal. There
is also the hope to upgrade and expand the float plane facility and to expand lease
lots. The upgrades to the Alaska Fire Training Facility may spur the Kenai Airport to
take on increased traffic and/or regional importance. The proposed Alaska LNG
facility in nearby Nikiski as a resonably foreseeable future project may also spur
increased traffic at the Kenai Airport, and generate a greater need for safety
training at the Beacons Training Facility.
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ARP SOP No. 5.1 Effective Date: June 2, 2017
A-14
Permits
List any permits required for the proposed project that have not been previously discussed. Provide
details on the status of permits.
Environmental Commitments
List all measures and commitments made to avoid, minimize, mitigate, and compensate for impacts
on the environment, which are needed for this project to qualify for a CATEX.
Dust control measures during construction, such as watering.
Noise control by not doing loud construction work late at night.
Construction to be completed in one season.
While in operation, the facility will use City water in a closed system. Spent water will be collected
and not directed drained off the site. Training exercises would not produce hazardous waste.
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ARP SOP No. 5.1 Effective Date: June 2, 2017
A-15
Preparer Information
Point of Contact: Elizabeth Appleby, City Planner
Address: 210 Fidalgo Avenue
City: Kenai State: AK Zip Code: 99611
Phone: (907) 283-8235 Email Address: eappleby@kenai.city
Signature: Date: 9/6/18
Airport Sponsor Information and Certification (may not be delegated to consultant)
Provide contact information for the designated sponsor point of contact and any other individuals
requiring notification of the FAA decision.
Point of Contact: Mary Bondurant, Airport Manager
Address: 305 Norht Willow Street, Suit 200
City: Kenai State: AK Zip Code: 99611
Phone Number: (907) 283-8282 Email Address: mbondurant@kenai.city
Additional Name(s):
Additional Email Address(es):
I certify that the information I have provided above is, to the best of my knowledge, correct. I also
recognize and agree that no construction activity, including but not limited to site preparation,
demolition, or land disturbance, shall proceed for the above proposed project(s) until FAA issues a
final environmental decision for the proposed project(s) and until compliance with all other
applicable FAA approval actions (e.g., ALP approval, airspace approval, grant approval) has
occurred.
Signature: Date:
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ARP SOP No. 5.1 Effective Date: June 2, 2017
A-16
FAA Decision
Having reviewed the above information, it is the FAA’s decision that the proposed project (s) or
development warrants environmental processing as indicated below.
Name of Airport, LOC ID, and location:
Project Title:
No further NEPA review required. Project is categorically excluded per (cite applicable
1050.1.F CATEX that applies: )
..An Environmental Assessment (EA) is required.
..An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required.
..The following additional documentation is necessary for FAA to perform a complete
environmental evaluation of the proposed project.
Name: Title:
Responsible FAA Official
Signature: Date:
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Description of Upgrades as provided by KFT Fire Trainer, LLC to the City of Kenai
KFT Fire Trainer Systems Upgrades
Upgrade includes Hardware and Software Installation, testing, updated Manuals and Customer Acceptance
1
2
Fuel Spill Upgrade •Remove existing rock from the fuel spill area and relocate on site (customer to
determine location)•Remove all burner elements & associated mounting brackets•Remove and save all piping, tubing, thermocouples & pilots inside fuel spill pit
area. Terminate at bunkers•Fill Fuel spill area with concrete to trenches and fire pits as shown below
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•All new fire pits & trenches to be covered with 2" grading level to new concrete
surface•Walk-on Fuel Spill with a partial Drive-on spill shown in the starboard position•Grading to be galvanize-2" thick x 3/16" bearing bars•One (1) year warranty
A-2000 & Fuel Spill PLC Upgrade -PLCS to Logix
•PLC to be provided with KFT Fire Trainer logic to operate the KFT Process
Control and Safety System•Upgrade existing PLC 5 to new ControlLogix PLC•New Allen Bradley PLC 1756 ControlLogix•New Allen Bradley input modules•New Allen Bradley output modules•New Allen Bradley analog modules
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■ New Allen Bradley Ethernet adapter modules
■ Provide a one (1) year warranty
3 A-2000 & Fuel Spill PC Upgrade•Replacement of the control room PC with the latest PC hardware available at
time of delivery to include:
•Microsoft operating system (currently Windows 10)
•KFT Fire Trainer software
•Wonderware lnTouch 2014 R2 Human Machine Interface (HMI) License
Required
•PC
•Monitor (24")
•Printer (Color, Wireless)
•UPS
•Conduct System baseline prior to computer system install
•Install new computer system
•Conduct system baseline after install
•Conduct system commissioning validating functionality
•Provide updated manual pages to reflect new screens and operational
differences.
•Provide a one (1) year warranty
4 T-2000 PLC Upgrade -PLCS to Logix
■ PLC to be provided with KFT Fire Trainer logic to operate the KFT Process
Control and Safety System
■ Upgrade existing PLC 5 to new ControlLogix PLC
■ New Allen Bradley PLC 1756 ControlLogix
■ New Allen Bradley input modules
■ New Allen Bradley output modules
■ New Allen Bradley analog modules
■ New Allen Bradley Ethernet adapter modules
■ Provide a one (1) year warranty
s T-2000 PC Upgrade•Replacement of the control room PC with the latest PC hardware available at
time of delivery to include:
•Microsoft operating system (currently Windows 10)
•KFT Fire Trainer software
•Wonderware lnTouch 2014 R2 Human Machine Interface (HMI) License
Required
•PC
•Monitor (24")
•Printer (Color, Wireless)
•UPS
•Conduct System baseline prior to computer system install
•Install new computer system
•Conduct system baseline after install
•Conduct system commissioning validating functionality
•Provide updated manual pages to reflect new screens and operational
differences.
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7
8
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10
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•Provide a one (1) year warranty
T-2000, A-2000 Upgrade Gas Sensors
Gas Monitor Upgrade will consist of the following:
•Remove existing combustible draw sample panels, static sensors and enclosures•Install new units
•Reprogram system changing the span frequency from weekly to monthly span
(30 day max).•Provide updated wiring diagrams
•Provide operator training on new sensor operation, calibration and
troubleshooting
Maintenance & Consumables
1 Year Full Maintenance Package
•Provide Semi-Annual Maintenance on the
o T-2000, A-2000, Fuel Spill, & 0-250 Outdoor Props
■Full Service Option: $76,500
Annual NFPA Inspection (1 year)
■T-2000•Inspection requirements for Live Fire Training Structures, (LFTS) in accordance
with NFPA Section 1403, Chapter 6, Gas-Fired Live Fire Training Structures.•Includes:•Visual inspection of all structural elements•Visual insp ection of the burn room linings, the lining anchors and the overall
integrity of the structure.•Report with findings and recommendations
Smoke Fluid
•4-55 Gallon Drums/year {shipping add'!)
(KFT Fire Trainer Type II Smoke Fluid Part #lAl-002-017-003)
Sensor -Calibration Gas •6 cylinders per year {shipping add'I)
{SPAN GAS CYLINDER-PROPANE-1.lpct Part #226166-004)
Annual Fuel Delivery System Inspection
Annual inspection and preventative maintenance:
This inspection and preventative maintenance service will include inspection and/or
testing of the following:
•Truck Transport Unloading Station components (as required by NFPA 58, LP
Gas Code
•Storage tank valves, actuators, excess flow valves, and liquid level, pressure
and temperature gauges.
•Tank valve emergency shutdown system.
•Liquid pumps, backpressure regulators and bypass valves.
•Replace pump gear reducer oil and grease pumps.
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•Vaporizer burner combustion analysis and possible adjustment
•Vaporizer electrical controls and safety limits, flame safeguard system, burner
pressure regulator, liquid carryover switch, liquid inlet solenoid valve and
check-valve bypass, waterbath condition.
•First stage regulator operation.
Recommended or required repair not included.
Per Day Training rate
•Operator/Maintenance - 8 hour day, up to 10 students per class
If training is not completed during upgrade travel cost will be bill at actual KFT cost
Customer to supply number of classes
Required Repairs
Repairs
•Repairs the T2000, SAFT, O250's and Fuel Spill to restore the equipment to good
operating condition per evaluation report provided by KFT service technician in
December 2016.
•Additional repairs may be required after fuel delivery system inspection and repair has
been completed. If additional repairs are required an updated quote will be provided
for your approval.
Fuel Delivery System Inspection
Inspection/repair
A preventative maintenance service /inspection needs to be performed to determine
what repairs are needed. Once completed a quote will be generated for repairs if
needed.
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Kenai City Council Meeting Page 1 of 3
September 5, 2018
ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30)
minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per
speaker)
1. Branden Bornemann, Executive Director, Kenai Watershed Forum – Update
Regarding Water Quality of the Kenai River.
2. Paul Minelga – Deterioration of Willow Street North of the Airport Terminal Building to
the Airport Fire Station.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ENACTED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. Ordinance No. 3037-2018 – Increasing
Estimated Revenues And Appropriations In The Airport Special Revenue And
Terminal Improvements Capital Project Funds, Accepting And Appropriating A Grant
From The Federal Aviation Administration, Authorizing A Change Order To The
Contract Of Wince Corthell-Bryson For Additional Design And Construction
Administration Services, And Awarding A Construction Contract For The 2018 Airport
Terminal Rehabilitation Project. (Administration)
• Substitute Ordinance No. 3037-2018
2. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY. Ordinance No. 3038-2018 – Increasing Estimated
Revenues And Appropriations In The Airport Special Revenue And Airport
Improvements Capital Project Fund, Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The
Federal Aviation Administration, Authorizing Execution Of A Change Order To The
Design And Engineering Contract Of Wince Corthell-Bryson For Construction
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Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 3
September 5, 2018
Administration Services, And Awarding A Construction Contract To The 2018 Airport
Fencing Rehabilitation With Access Control Project. (Administration)
3. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-48 – Approving the First One
Year Extension to the Agreement for Facility Management Services at the City of Kenai
Multi-Purpose Facility. (Administration)
4. ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2018-49 – Authorizing the Purchase of
a Street Sweeper from Yukon Equipment, Inc., for the Total Amount of $289,571.00.
(Administration)
E. MINUTES
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of August 1, 2018
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of August 15, 2018
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
2. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders
Over $15,000
3. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection to
the Renewal of a Standard Marijuana Cultivation Facility License for Red Run
Cannabis Cultivators, LLC, License No. 10052. (City Clerk)
4. APPROVED BY THE CONSENT AGENDA. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection to
Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for Red Run Cannabis Company, LLC,
License No. 10056. (City Clerk)
5. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 09/19/2018.
*Ordinance No. 3039-2018 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Sections 14.20.151-
Application for Conditional Use Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources,
and 14.20.154-Issuance of Permit for Surface Extraction of Natural Resources, to
Prohibit Surface Extraction of Natural Resources within the 100 Year and 500 Year
Floodplains and Require Appropriate Professional Assistance with Site Plan
Submittals. (Administration)
6. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING 09/19/2018.
*Ordinance No. 3040-2018 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 3.10.060 -
Cruelty to Animals, to Require Owners Provide Adequate Care to Their Pets and
Provide Clear Exceptions for Government Agencies and Others to Euthanize Animals
and Remove Problem Animals When Necessary to Preserve Public Health Safety
and Infrastructure. (Mayor Gabriel)
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 3
September 5, 2018
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
• Sub-Committee Update
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS
1. Action/Approval – Field of Flowers Signage (Council Member Knackstedt) [Clerk’s
Note: This item was referred to the Beautification Committee and then the Airport
Commission.]
N. ADJOURNMENT
****************************************************************************************************
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review
2. Thank You from Kenai Watershed Forum
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city.
Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council
Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at
907-283-8231.
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IVlunici pal Airport
FLOAT PLANE BASIN ACTIVITY
2014-2018
---------------------------------------------· OPERATIONS ---------------------------------------------· Month 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
MAY 39 23 44 57 30
J UNE 139 106 85 124 79
JULY 261 144 151 164 186
AUGU ST 164 103 191 148 182
S EPTE MBE R 107 1 15 71 72
OC TOBE R 6 CLSD 17 9
NOV EMBE R CLSD CL SD CLSD CLSD
Total 603 586 581 558
----------------------------------~n~~~~~----·
Month
MAY
J UNE
J ULY
AU GU ST
S EPTE MB ER
OCTOB ER
Total
Slips Rented
Private
Commerica l
FUEL SALES
2018
$134
$3,203
$3,635
$5,890
$12,862
2017
$784
$3,423
$3,420
$4,325
$4,901
$583
$17,436
3
0
2016
$1,17
$1,65
$3 ,03
$3,64
$3 ,83
5
6
6
7
0
CLSD
$13,344
2015 2014
$8 $1, 151
$0 $2,752
$1,873 $5,776
$1,710 $3, 116
$1 ,380 $1,820
$553 $384
$5,524 $14,999
Rev 5/2015
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Month
January
February
March
Aoril
Mav
June
July
AUQUSt
September
October
Nov ember
December
Totals
FY18
FY19
275 00
25000
22500
20000
17500
15000
125 00
100 00
RAVN
ALASKA
4,498
4,336
4,710
4,710
5,520
6,206
8,463
38 ,443
July Enplanement Report
GRANT Total
AVIATION 2018
1,650 6,148
1,315 5,651
1,726 6 ,436
1,673 6 ,383
1,98 1 7 ,501
1,842 8,048
2 ,105 10,568
12,292 50,735
July 2018
RAVN
8,463
80.08%
2017 Change
from 2017
7,160 -1 ,0 12
6,615 -964
7,206 -770
6,893 -510
7,1 04 397
7,998 50
10,852 -284
10,783
8 ,014
7,546
6 ,986
6 ,687
93,844 -3 ,093
Terminal -Vehicle Parking Revenues
Jul
$25 ,075 FY18 Total $232,372
$23,203 FY19 YTD $23 ,203
~ Vehicle Parking Revenues
• FY18
• FY19 7500 ..-------11•--1•->---11--•------•-•1-
50 00
2500
0
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'V'/fl'~ «1/th a Pa.f~ Ct'tf «1/th a Fu.t~ "
210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone : (907) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014
www. kenai. city
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Mary Bondurant -Airport Manager
July 11, 2018
July Mid-month Report
2016 Fencing Rehabilitation -Awaiting FAA approval to advertise.
2017 Terminal Rehabilitation Project-Design Grant-The 65% plans and specs were
presented to City Administration on June 19th. The Terminal Design Committee will
consist of Scott Curtin, Jim Glendening, Dan Pitts, Mary Jo Joyner, and Mary
Bondurant.
In-house Activities -Operations staff is busy with landscaping , mowing, field and
equipment maintenance, brush cutting, and crack sealing .
The Double 0 Express: Concessionaries notified City and Airport Administration that they
would be closing the restaurant with the last day of business July 2, 2018. This airport
concession was due to expire on December 31, 2018. The Request for Proposal is being
advertised with a bid opening scheduled for Tuesday, July 17th. The successful proposer
will be scheduled for the August 1 City Council meeting with the new restaurant
concession to start August 2 , 2018.
TSA National Amendment -On June 25, TSA issued an airport security plan amendment
regarding Airport Access and Vetting for airport operator employees and authorized
representatives that require direct access to the airfield. This is requiring the airport
operator to transmit Biographic Data every 24 hours. An implementation date is set for
July 25; however additional information is forthcoming.
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'Vttf~ «1ith a Pair~ Ot*tt «1ith a Fatfl.l"e "
2 10 FidalgoAve, Kenai , Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: (907 ) 283-7535 I Fax: (9 07) 283-301 4
www. kena i. city
ME MOR AN DUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Mary Bondurant -Airport Manage r
August 3, 2018
August Mid-month Report
2017 Terminal Rehabilitation Project -Design : Wince-Corthell-Bryson presented the
95% plans and specs along with the Construction Safety and Phasing Plan for City and
FAA review on July 24, 2018 . The City requested FAA approval to advertise the
project. FAA completed their review and gave concurrence on August 1 to advertise .
2018 Terminal Rehabilitation Project -Construction : Great News! On July 19 , the FAA
informed us that they intend to fully fund the Terminal Rehabilitation Project with
conventional airport improvement program monies in FY18. Advertising starts on
August 9 with a bid opening on August 27, 2018 . A grant application must be submitted
to the FAA by September 4, 20 18. The project should start in October 2018.
2018 Fencing Rehabilitation -FAA reviewed the Construction Safety and Phasing Plan
along with the plans and specs and gave approval to advertise. The project is
advertised as of August 6, 2018 with a bid opening on August 27, 2018. A grant
application must be submitted by September 4 , 2018 .
In-house Activities -
Maintenance staff is busy screening sand , landscaping, mowing , and ordering
commodities for the 2018-2019 winter season.
August 20-24, 2018 -Airport Manager will be in Seattle , WA attending the FAA/AMAC
Conference .
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'Viti~ «Jt'th a Pa.ft, Ct'tf «Jt'th a ratfl.l"e II
210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794
Telepho ne : (90 7) 283-7535 I Fax : (907) 283-3014
www. kena i. city
MEMORANDUM
TO :
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Mary Bondurant -Airport Manager
September 5, 2018
September Mid-month Report
2018 Terminal Rehabilitation Project-Construction : Three construction bids were
received on August 27, 2018. Wince-Corthell-Bryson and City Administration reviewed
the bids and a recommendation to award was sent to the FAA on August 30; City is
waiting for concurrence to award . Airport administration submitted a grant application to
the FAA on Tuesday, September 4. The project should start in October 2018 with a
completion date of December 1 , 2019.
2018 Fencing Rehabilitation -One bid was received for this project and it was rejected
due to cost. Options will be discussed with the FAA and the project will be rebid in
FY2019.
In-house Activities -
Maintenance staff priorities the past month have been screening sand , landscaping ,
mowing , and hazing sand hill cranes; in addition to gate and fence repair, crack sealing,
winter equipment and commodity preparations . Airport staff will be working on prepping
terminal for upcoming terminal rehabilitation project.
The SOA/DOT will be here around the middle of September to evaluate all the pavement
on the airport and OSHA representatives wil l be here the first week of October.
Airport Administration is also extremely busy rew riting and meeting deadlines for the
revised Airport Security Plan including changes due to the national TSA policy and the
vetting of airport personnel , revising the Airport Emergency Control , preparing t he Airport
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September Mid-month
Certification manual as an e-ACM, and getting environmental clearances for the FY2019
Airport capital improvement projects.
Winter Season Recruiting/Hiring -The Airport is advertising for two seasonal equipment
operators and temporary equipment operator posit ions for the 2018-2019 winter season.
The seasonal positions are for five months from November 1, 2018 through March 2019 .
Recruiting closes on September 14.
September 15-16 , 2018 -Airport Manager will be in Anchorage attending the Essentials
of Airport Business Management Conference .
September 19, 2018 -Nine FAA representatives from Anchorage and Washington, D.C.
will be stopping in Kenai for a tour. Winsome Lenfert, Acting Associate Administrator of
Airports will be one of the VIP members from Washington D .C .
September 23-26 , 2018 -Airport Manager will be attending the annual NWAAAE
conference in Seattle, WA.
October 24 , 2018 -Annual pre-season Snow and Ice Control Committee meeting will be
held from 9am-11 am in Council Chambers. All airport staff, equipment operators, airport
tenants , contract snow plowers, Kenai Police and Fire Department personnel should plan
on attending. Some agenda items will cover the annual 139 training requirements for
airfield driving, familiarization, self-inspection , etc . Representatives from the Tower,
Flight Service Station , and Airway facilities will speak to their respective responsibilities .
October 30 , 2018 -Airport, KPD, and KFD will hold the annual tabletop review of the
Airport Emergency Control Plan with an airport security readiness exercise. The tabletop
exercise is a FAA 139 requirement and the readiness exercise is a tri-annual TSA
requirement.
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U.S. Deportment
of Transporta tion
Federal Aviation
Admlnlstratton
July 19, 2018
Dear Airport Sponsor:
Office of Airports Safety and Standards 800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
This supplements the FAA's October 26, 2016, letter distributed to all airport sponsors, a copy of
which is enclosed for your reference. This letter provides additional guidance concerning airport
interest in evaluating, demonstrating or otherwise deploying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
detection and countermeasures technology ("counter-UAS") at airports.
The FAA is working to fully integrate UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS) in a safe
and secure manner. We are mindful that while UAS technology offers tremendous benefits to
our national economy and society, the potential for misuse of this technology poses unique
security challenges, particularly in airport environments. We recognize some airports may be
interested in researching, evaluating, or deploying UAS detection or other counter-UAS
capabilities on or near airports; however, a number of significant safety implications and
practical issues, as well as legal restrictions, exist.
First, Section 2206 of Public Law 114-190, the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
(July 15, 2016), required the FAA to evaluate detection technology at airports. The FAA
completed a Section 2206 pilot program carried out under Cooperative Research and
Development Agreements (CRDAs) with UAS detection technology manufacturers. The pilot
program focused on evaluating certain technology solutions for detecting UAS on and in the
vicinity of airports. The FAA did not evaluate countermeasure capabilities in light of the safety
implications, operational impacts, and legal constraints discussed further in this letter. The FAA
partnered with the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and Justice, as well as other
Federal Agencies for evaluating detection and countermeasure capabilities. From February 2016
through December 2017, the FAA and our partner agencies assessed or observed UAS detection
technologies operating at several domestic airports in Atlantic City, New York City, Denver, and
Dallas-Fort Worth.
Through these efforts, we learned the airport environment presents a number of unique
challenges to the use of technologies available for civil use. The low technical readiness of the
systems, combined with a multitude of other factors , such as geography, interference, location of
majority of reported UAS sightings, and cost of deployment and operation, demonstrate this
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technology is not ready for use in domestic civil airport environments. In particular, some of the
FAA's significant findings and recommendations include-
• Airport environments had numerous sources of potential interference--more than anticipated.
High radio spectrum congestion in these environments made detection more difficult and, in
some instances, not possible.
• Certain aircraft operational states (e.g., hovering) and the degree of flight autonomy also
limit detection. A high level of manpower is required to operate equipment and discern false
positives such as when a detection system may falsely identify another moving object as a
VAS .
• VAS detection systems should be developed so they do not adversely impact or interfere with
safe airport operations, air traffic control and other air navigation services, or the safe and
efficient operation of the NAS. They should also work with existing airport systems,
processes, procedures, and technologies without modification of current infrastructure.
• The primary factor in determining the feasibility of installing a permanent system at an
airport is the number of sensors needed to achieve the desired airspace coverage. Because
the coverage volume depends on the unique characteristics and requirements of each airport
and the type of system, the number of sensors will vary. The coverage distance for many
types of detection technologies also constrains the efficacy of such systems in identifying the
locations of VAS.
• Deploying assets in an environment owned by many entities could also make VAS detection
systems a challenging solution to acquire and deploy. Overall, costs are prohibitive where
higher levels of redundant coverage are required. An additional and critical component of
this finding is that technology rapidly becomes obsolete upon installation as VAS technology
is rapidly changing.
In addition to these findings and recommendations relative to detection system capabilities, the
FAA does not endorse or advocate for the use of countermeasures in the airport environment
given the likely resulting impact on the safety and efficiency of the NAS. Further, successful
mitigation (using, for example, electronic countermeasure capabilities) is reliant on accurate
detection. Therefore, the use of countermeasure technology and the potential response of the
targeted VAS when engaged could introduce greater hazards to the NAS than the VAS-based
hazard it is intended to mitigate. The FAA expects other actions, such as implementation of
UAS remote identification requirements, to be more effective and cost-efficient to address the
concern related to non-compliant VAS operations on and around airports.
Remote identification for UAS would enable our security and law enforcement partners to make
a more informed determination about whether a particular UAS presents an immediate security
threat at a given location and to locate the operator of the suspect VAS. The FAA has initiated
rulemaking and is working to develop the policies necessary to implement remote identification
requirements. In addition, the FAA is rolling out the Low Altitude Authorization and
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Notification Capability (LAANC). LAANC provides small UAS operators a streamlined,
efficient, automated solution to enable authorization for airspace access near airports. By
September 2018, the National Beta Test of LAANC will be available at nearly 300 air traffic
facilities covering approximately 500 airports.
Second, in addition to the safety implications and operational impacts, there are a number of
legal obstacles to testing, evaluating, or using countermeasures against UAS, as we indicated in
our letter of October 26, 2016. Technologies used to detect or mitigate UAS could implicate
various provisions of federal criminal law in title 18 U.S.C. (including, but not limited to the
Penff rap Statute, the Wiretap Act, the Aircraft Sabotage Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse
Act, and the prohibition against interference with certain satellite operations) as well as other
laws, such as the prohibition on Aircraft Piracy in title 49 U.S .C. These statutes have
constrained most federal entities from employing technologies which can detect, track, identify,
and, when necessary, mitigate UAS that pose a security risk. In addition, the testing, evaluation,
and use of such technologies causing intentional EMl to radio communications are subject to
statutory restrictions implemented and enforced by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Very few
entities have obtained legislative relief (or may be otherwise exempt under certain
circumstances) from these laws and regulations. We are working closely with our federal
security partners to ensure the federal law enforcement community has the tools and authorities
necessary to respond to safety and security threats posed by errant or hostile UAS operations and
to ensure such actions are carried out in a manner consistent with safe and efficient operation of
theNAS.
The evaluation or deployment of UAS detection or countermeasure systems at airports may
cause unintentional electromagnetic interference (EMI) and affect the performance of air
navigation services equipment on the ground and/or onboard aircraft equipment, as well as
necessitate operational procedures to manage the airspace and spectrum impacts created by use
of certain types of technology. Therefore, any entities pursuing such evaluations or deployments
should coordinate with the FAA to assess and mitigate any potential impacts the technology may
have on the NAS. This involves an in depth site-and technology-specific risk-based assessment
by the FAA. For use in an airport environment, the necessary FAA coordination would include,
at a minimum, coordination with several offices within the FAA's Air Traffic Organization
(ATO) (e.g. Technical Operations, Air Traffic Services, System Operations Security, Spectrum
Office, Airspace Policy), and other offices such as the Office of Security and Hazardous
Materials Safety (ASH) and the Office of Airports (ARP). In addition, the use of certain
technologies might, to the extent they involve transmission of radio signals (e.g. radar signals
used for detection), require FCC or NTIA authorization and interagency coordination, while
certain types of countermeasure technologies may be prohibited based on their capability to
cause interference to other authorized radio communications.
Finally, as noted in our October 26, 2016, correspondence, it is important for federally obligated
airports to understand the FAA has not authorized any UAS detection assessments at any airports
other than those, which previously participated in the FAA' s UAS detection program through a
CRDA. That work is now complete, and those systems are no longer at the airports. Further, the
FAA is not empowered to authorize the assessment or deployment of certain detection
capabilities or any countermeasure capabilities at airports. Federally obligated airports
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independently allowing evaluations of UAS detection and countermeasure systems could be in
conflict with their grant assurances. Without proper advance FAA coordination to identify and
mitigate any potential hazards introduced by the system in the airport environment, the use of
such systems could place the safety and efficiency of the NAS at risk, which would not be
consistent with the airport sponsor's federal grant obligations.
The FAA is committed to working with our federal security partners to ensure UAS are
integrated into the NAS in a safe, efficient, and secure manner -which includes enabling an
efficient and effective law enforcement response to verified threats in the airport environment.
We note that, in the event of a specific threat to safe operations at a particular airport, airport
authorities should use their current protocols for alerting the FAA to such concerns; as with all
threats to which the FAA is alerted, the FAA will work with our federal, state, and/or local
security partners to facilitate an appropriate response.
For additional information concerning past UAS detection and countermeasures technology
demonstrations, evaluations or deployment at airports, please contact Jim Patterson at
609-485-4989.
Further information on the FAA 's UAS integration efforts can be found at:
https://www.faa.gov/uas/
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 202-267-3053.
Thank You.
John R. Dermody, P .E.
Director of Airport Safety
and Standards
Enclosure
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U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Admlnlllralk>n
October 26, 2016
Dear Airport Sponsor:
Office of Airports Safety and Standards 800 Independence Ave .• So/I/
Washington, DC 20591
This letter provides guidance on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection and
Countermeasures Technology Demonstrations I Evaluations at airports.
Background: The United States Congress charged the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), under Section 2206 of Public Law 114-190(July15, 2016), to "establish a pilot
program for airspace hazard mitigation at airports and other critical infrastructure using
unmanned a ircraft detection systems" in cooperation with the Department of Defense (DOD),
Department of Homeland Security (OHS) and other federal agencies. After completion of the
pilot program, the FAA "may use unmanned a ircraft detection systems to detect and mitigate
the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft that poses a risk to aviation safety." In
addition, recognizing the FAA ' s long-standing authority, Section 2206 requires consultation
with the heads of other agencies to "ensure that technologies that are developed, tested, or
deployed by [other agencies] to mitigate threats posed by errant or hostile unmanned aircraft
system operations do not adversely impact or interfere with safe airport operations,
navigation, air traffic services, or the safe and efficient operation of the national airspace
system."
The FAA UAS Integration Office is working through Cooperative Research and
Development Agreements (CRDAs) with UAS detection manufacturers to evaluate the small
UAS detection and identification capabilities, using different methodologies and systems on
and near airports. The FAA is also partnering with DHS , DOD and other federal agencies
interested in this research, as outlined in Section 2206. These activities have taken place at
selected airports around the country, and the agencies are planning additional evaluations
later this year and next year.
Issue: Recently, technology vendors contacted several U.S. airports, proposing to conduct
demonstrations and evaluations of their UAS detection and counter measure systems at those
airports. In some cases, the airport sponsors did not coordinate these assessments and
demonstrations with the FAA in advance. It is important that federally obligated airports
understand that the FAA has not authorized any UAS detection or counter measure
assessments at any airports other than those participating in the FAA 's UAS detection
program through a CRDA, and airports allowing such evaluations could be in violation of
their grant assurances.
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Unauthorized UAS detection and counter measure deployments can create a host of
problems, such as electromagnetic and Radio Frequency (RF) interference affecting safety of
flight and air traffic management issues. Additionally, current law may impose barriers to
the evaluation and deployment of certain unmanned aircraft detection and mitigation
technical capabilities by most federal agencies, as well as state and local entities and private
individuals . There are a number of federal laws to consider, including those that prohibit
destruction or endangerment of aircraft and others that restrict or prohibit electronic
surveillance, including the collection, recording or decoding of signaling information and the
interception of electronic communications content.
Any federally obligated airport that is contacted by a vendor requesting to demonstrate
evaluate and deploy any UAS detection or counter measure technology on or near the airport
should first contact their local FAA Airport District Office (ADO) before entering into any
agreement to conduct UAS detection or counter measure evaluations or demonstrations at
their airport. The ADO will then work with the FAA Office of Airport Safety and Standards
and the FAA UAS Integration Office to provide a timely response to the airport.
Further information on the FAA 's UAS detection efforts can be found at:
htt ps ://w" w.faa.gov /uas/p rog ram s partn ers hips/uas de tec ti on in it iat ive/
Sincerely,
Michael J. 'Donnell, A.A.E.
Director of Airport Safety
and Standards
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