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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-66KENAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2022-66 Sponsored by: Administration A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AIRCRAFT PARKING FEES. WHEREAS, the Principles Applicable to Airport Rates and Charges in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Policy Regarding Airport Rates and Charges state rates, fees, rentals, landing fees, and other service charges ("fees") imposed on aeronautical users for aeronautical use of airport facilities ("aeronautical fees") must be fair and reasonable, and Airport proprietors must maintain a fee and rental structure that in the circumstances of the airport makes the airport as financially self-sustaining as possible; and, WHEREAS, Assurances of Airport Sponsors accepting funds under the provisions of Title 49, U.S.C., subtitle VII, as amended, require a fee and rental structure for the facilities and services at the airport which will make the airport as self-sustaining as possible under the circumstances existing at the particular airport, taking into account such factors as the volume of traffic and economy of collection; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Kenai Municipal Code, Airport § 6.05.070(c), a person parking an aircraft in a designated transient aircraft parking area shall pay the fees set forth in the City's schedule of rates, charges and fees adopted by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, on June 1, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution 2022-39 amending the comprehensive schedule of rates, charges, and fees to incorporate changes included in the FY 2023 budget; and, WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees Effective July 1, 2022, does not consider quick -turn aircraft operations; and, WHEREAS, by dividing the existing transient aircraft parking fees the airport is refining its structure of fair and reasonable fees, and recognizing aircraft operators using the transient aircraft parking areas less than 12 hours per occurrence; and, WHEREAS, Airport Administration surveyed other airport rates & fees structures with similar users; and, WHEREAS, at a regular meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2022, the City of Kenai Airport Commission reviewed this resolution and recommended adoption by City Council; and, WHEREAS, amending the Airport's Transient Aircraft Parking Fees is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That Airport Fees be amended as follows: New -text Underlined; [DELETED TExT BRACKETED] APX — Airport Regulations Aircraft Parking Fees 6.05.070 (c) -transient, under 4,000 lbs. 0 - 4 hrs. FREE 6.05.070 (c) 6.05.070 (c) -transient, under 4,000 lbs. over 4 hrs. -transient. 4.001 - 12,500 lbs. 0-12 hrs.2$ $5.00 5.00 6.05.070 (c) -transient, 4,001 —12,500 lbs. [per day] 12-24 hrs. $50.00 6.05.070 (c) -transient. 12,501 —100,000 lbs. 0-12 hrs. 50.00 6.05.070 (c) -transient, 12,501 —100,000 lbs. [per day] 12-24 hrs. $100.00 6.05.070 (c) -transient, 100,001 lbs. per day $250.00 New -text Underlined; [DELETED TExT BRACKETED] Resolution No. 2022-66 Page 2 of 2 Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2022. rian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: Michell M. ner, MC, City Clerk New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] ev Tc�,V KENAI City of Kenai 1 210 Fidalgo Ave. Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 www.lcenaixity MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Paul Ostrander, City Manager FROM: Eland Conway, Airport Manager DATE: September 8, 2022 SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-66 - Amending Airport Aircraft Parking Fees In accordance with Kenai Municipal Code, Airport § 6.05.070(c), the Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) began strict enforcement of Transient Aircraft Parking Fees in the Summer of 2021. Aided by flight tracking programs, the Airport has captured use of transient aircraft parking aprons that had historically been missed. While strict enforcement of apron usage fees has not drawn any r significant attention, four regular operators questioned a discrepancy between historical charges and recent charges: Iliamna Air Taxi, Kroger Co. Lake and Peninsula Airlines, and Curtis Glenn — all were satisfied with the Airport's response, and remitted payment accordingly. Airport Administration noted the interest of the four operators, considered their time on ground, surveyed other airport rates & fee structures with similar users, and determined that the current ENA fee structure does not consider quick -turn aircraft operations. By dividing the existing fees below, the Airport is refining its structure of fair and reasonable fees. Airport administration believes that dividing the fee structure in half adequately balances the Federal Aviation Administration's principles and Grant Assurance that the Airport "maintain a fee and rental structure that in the circumstances of the airport makes the airport as financially self-sustaining as possible," the use of transient parking aprons by revenue generating operations as well as non -revenue generating operations, and still capturing revenue, historically, not captured — in good faith. The Airport is proposing the following amendments to the City of Kenai Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees Effective July 1, 2022: -transient- 4,001 — 12,500 lbs. 0-12 hrs. $25.00 -transient, 4,001 — 12,500 lbs. per-day12-24 hrs. $50.00 -transient, 12,501 — 100,000 lbs. 0-12 hrs. $50.00 -transient, 12,501 — 100,000 lbs. ger-day12-24 hrs. $100.00 Your consideration is appreciated. L u