History of Airport

Deeded to County as an airport in 1963 Tarpine developed in mid 1980sMaster Plan Completed in 1989 Airport Layout Plan commissioned in 2006 and completed in 2008 – Motion to accept the projects contingent on full FDOT funding passed 5/0

Approved to complete Master Plan Update in 2013

Master Plan Description Project initiation and meetings Inventory  Aviation activity forecasts Demand/Capacity assessment Facility Requirements Airport alternatives and development plan Airport layout plan Financial plan Public Involvement Environmental overview

Inventory Runway 18/36 Stenson Taxiway Runway end lights Displaced threshold lights

Runway edge lights Five tie downs (aircraft parking)

Fencing

Lighting detection Two wind cones Two fire extinguishers Irrigation pump Two fire hydrants Automatic gate Rotating beacon

Aviation Activity Forecasts Florida Aviation Database Airport Manager

Estimate: – 3,600 per year• 2000 – 5,475

• 2005 – 5,475• 2010 – 5,475• 2011 – 5,475• 2012 – 5,523• 2015 – 5,668• 2020 – 5,919• 2025 – 6,181• 2030 – 6,454

Demand/Capacity Assessment and Requirements

Runway Taxiway Runway safety area and runway protection zone

Based aircraft Peak hour activity Parking (vehicle) Storage Office and/or FBO Vertical surfaces Imaginary surfaces

Airport Alternatives and Development Plan

Do nothingReturn deed to Tarpine Full developmentRelocateOther options?

Do NothingAirport would remain property of Wakulla County and current operation would continue

Current financial information 2007 –June 2013

FY 2006‐2007

FY 2007‐2008

FY 2008‐2009

FY 2009‐2010

FY 2010‐2011

FY 2011‐2012

2013 thru June 13 Total

Revenue $0.00 $1,740.00 $1,200.00 $1,565.00 $1,200.00 $1,320.00 $1,320.00 $8,345.00Expenses $0.00 $22,962.24 $15,342.26 $23,643.24 $3,926.95 $4,281.73 $3,287.94 $73,444.36

($65,099.36)

Revenue $0.00 $32,150.00 $27,200.00 $4,716.09 $11,940.26 $0.00 $0.00 $76,006.35Expenses $32,150.00 $43,856.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $37,740.16 $113,746.51

($37,740.16)

Revenue $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14,760.00 $1,675.00 $16,435.00

($16,435.00)

($119,274.52)Total:

General Fund

Airport Grants

Other Funding

Total:

Total:

Total:

Source: Greg James, Finance Director, Wakulla County Clerk of Court

Do Nothing Cont.

Tax Revenues from Tarpine:– Tax revenue from 33 Tarpine residents is approximately $71,250 per year

– There are roughly 100 additional vacant lots that also generate revenue

Return Deed to Tarpine

County would not have a general aviation airport

Transfer of ownership processRevenue to County would be zero

Full Development (Draft) Some revenues for development would come from 

FDOT Asphalt GA Runway – $3,247,200 ($1,200 x 2,706 ft)

Taxiway – $1,298,880 ($16 x 81,180 sq/ft) Hangars (concrete block) – $2,019,300  ($100.97 x 20,000 

sq/ft)

Land Acquisition ‐ $1,000,000 Environmental ‐ $120,000 to $200,000 Fuel Tank – $360,000  Potential revenues from development at build out:

Amount Income AssumptionsFuel (profit/gallon) 4,000 gallons $2,000 assumes $0.50 profit per gallonRent (including expenses) 20 hangars $3,500 assumes $175.00 monthly rentalLanding Fees 50 Units $1,250 assumes $25.00 monthly feeBusiness Fees Business Development $3,000 assumes $1,500.00 monthly business fee

Total: $9,750

Relocate

Site selectionEnvironmental permits and approvalsMaster plan and design Layout planConstruction Airport could still be deeded to Tarpine

Airport Layout Plan

Proposed Landscape Buffer

Proposed Landscape Buffer

Trees:Nellie R Stevens Holly 

Shrubs:Dwarf Wax Myrtle Saw Palmetto Lady Palm 

Shrubs:CoontieCordgrassMuhly Grass

Trees:Florida Privet Wax Myrtle

Trees:Dwarf Palmetto

Financial Plan Not in National Plan of Integrated Airport 

Systems (NPIAS) Must be State funded Funding through the Florida Aviation Database 

(FAD) and Joint Airport Capital Improvement Plan (JACIP)

County can prioritize airport priorities as desired Need to properly address airport revenue from 

user fees or landing fees Additional funding

– Florida aviation grant program– FDOT funds up to 80%

Environmental Overview

NEPA guidelines– Coastal zone/barrier– Wetlands– Noise– Light– Wildlife– Floodplain– Water quality

Public Involvement

Ongoing meetings with County staff and airport representatives

Stakeholder meetings (5/9 and 5/23) Stakeholder meeting (6/18)Public meeting (7/11) Stakeholder meeting (in August)Board action (in September)

Community Input

Does the County need an airport?Does the airport add an economic benefit?

How should the airport be developed?– Additional or enhanced facilities?

Does the County support the airport if funded by FDOT?