Charlotte County Airport

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1 Charlotte County Airport

2 Origin Originally acquired by Charlotte County in early 1940s County leased the property to the US Army during WWII Army improvements were deeded back to the County as Surplus Property subject to restrictions on transfer, use, and disposition

3 Transfer to CCDA State of Florida enabling legislation allowed transfer of property from the county to the Charlotte County Development Authority in 1963 CCDA created as a dependent special district, changed to an independent special district in 1969 by Special Act

4 From CCDA to CCAA State legislature removed taxing authority in 1993 In 1998, changes to the enabling legislation changed the name to Charlotte County Airport Authority CCAA is an independent special district and is self-supporting and selfgoverning

5 Enabling Legislation For the purpose of performing such acts as shall be necessary for the management, operation, maintenance, planning, and development of the Charlotte County Airport Section 3 Charlotte County Airport Authority Act

6 Charlotte County Airport Commissioners: Elected county-wide to 4-year 4 terms Chair Pam Seay, District 1 District 1, Pamella Seay, is an attorney who has previously represented pilots and who is now a professor teaching law at Florida Gulf Coast University. Vice Chair Don Lee, District 2 District 2, Don Lee is a pilot and FAA accident investigator with expertise in aviation insurance. Gary Stasko, District 3 District 3, Gary Stasko, represents Englewood. His experience has been in establishing and operating successful businesses here in Charlotte County, and understanding the needs of a business in this area. Kathleen Coppola, District 4 District 4, Kathleen Coppola, whose more than 18 years on the board and real estate background provide a unique perspective on the airports operation. Jim Herston, District 5 District 5, James Herston, the newest member of the board, represents District 5. He is an engineer with a wealth of knowledge and experience here in Charlotte County.

7 CCAA Finance Self Sufficient No property tax revenue Revenues from fuel sales and leases The Airport is a Landlord! Grants from FAA & FDOT Grants funded by users of the aviation system airline ticket tax and aviation fuel taxes

8 Airport Master Plan Examines trends Growth in operations (currently about 80,000 / Year) Based aircraft (currently about 250) Identifies Capital Improvement Plan projects such as; Runway Extensions Pavement & lighting rehabilitation Additional Hangars

9 Airport Master Plan

10 T Hangar Project 119 units completed in 2005 Total project $ 5,000,000

11 o Purchased 134 acres fronting on I-75 o Land will front on new Piper Rd. Path o Land will be developed to support airport operation Land Acquisition

12 Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park & New Piper Road Zoning Overlay that protects Airport and Residents

13 Tenants on Airport FedEx UPS Air Trek Sheriff's Department Pulsafeeder Gulf Contours Arcadia Aerospace Supertrak Motor Sports Park Miami Valley Concrete Adams Brothers Cabinetry APG Eastern Avionics Int. Aircraft Depot Experimental Aircraft Association Civil Air Patrol Sunland Paving

14 Industrial Development 1. Publix is building the Main Road Into the Industrial Park. 2. Sites are Available with Utilities and Drainage in Place. Publix

15 SouthWest Land Development

16 Florida International Airshow

17 Hurricane Charley Charlotte Co. Airport and FPL Community Recovery

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22 FedEx Facility

23 UPS Facility

24 Fire Station # 7

25 New Corporate Hangars

26 Arcadia Hangar

27 A 1 Aero Hangar

28 Former Air Service

29 New Terminal

30 Terminal Airside

31 New ARFF Vehicle

32 Population by Co ,000, , , , , , , , , , Charlotte Collier Lee Sarasota

33 Why PGD? I-75 Market Area Population Tourist Area Quick Turn Time Low Cost

34 Critics have said that because Skybus failed, somehow the airport lost money. But we didn t. In fact, our gain captured the industry s attention and once again an airlines are returning to Charlotte County.

35 An airline is a nice feature that certainly makes money for itself and it ferries people from one destination to another. But it brings other benefits, too. During the short period in which we hosted an airline, at least 70 people were employed at the airport alone, including TSA, baggage handlers, restaurant employees, taxi drivers, and more. Visitors to our county ate in our restaurants, stayed in our hotels, shopped in our stores, rented our cars, and inquired about buying homes here. According to John Wright of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, when Skybus was here traffic using the PG Chamber website went up by over 45% and many hits were made to its supporting Partner sites and its member businesses. The Chamber has already formed links with the Chambers of seven new destination cities, showing the great potential of an airline-linked economy.

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38 Airlines Landing in Charlotte Co.

39 People Traveling to Charlotte Co.

40 Accomplishments Reconstruction of Airfield lighting $5,400,000 Reconstruction of runway 3-21 at a Cost of $2,225,725 (90% Federal). Reconstruction of runway at a Cost of $2,180,886 (90% Federal). Construction of North Ramp at a cost of $ 1,047,768 ( 90% Federal) Purchase of 134 acres adjacent to I-75 for the creation of jobs and revenue. Development of new standards in the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) for airport projects resulting in lower cost to the taxpayers while protecting our water quality. Construction of 119 new T Hangars to accommodate demand. Installation of water and sewer for the Airport Commerce Park Installed self service fuel facility to keep flying more affordable. ILS (Instrument Landing System) and Tower in future

41 Air Traffic Control Tower The ATCT will: Increase safety Aid in the implementation of a good neighbor noise policy

42 Instrument Landing System The ILS will: Increase safety And increase operational capabilities of the airport

43 Future It s more than just an airport, it s an area.

44 Your Charlotte County Airport is a powerful tool in the economic recovery package for our area. From Jobs to Business to Entertainment, it provides the seeds of growth that help shape our community.

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