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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
REGULAR MEETING DATE: September 10, 2003
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: An Ordinance Revising Commercial Airline
Landing Fees
Second Readi__4~g
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Jim Elwood
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE:
The first reading of revising commercial airline landing fees ordinance for the second half
of the year was approved by the Board on August 27, 2003 and set for second reading and
public hearing today. .The suggested 6% reduction in landing fees for the commercial
airlines is an effort by the airport to be proactive and offer assistance. The credit
(reduction) given to commercial airlines will be retroactive fi.om July 1, 2003. The
adjustment of 6% for six (6) months offsets the 3% increase in landing fees established in
January. The 2004 rates and charges will be reevaluated following a meeting with the
airlines scheduled to take place in September. During this meeting the airlines will have
the opportunity to discuss the proposed 2004 Airport budget in detail and offer input.
This meeting will also look at the five (5) year budget and review the capital expenditures
that are being mandated by the FAA through the ESID plan.
The financial impacts of this 6% credit would be close to $30,000 if the new rate was
established for a twelve (12) month period, however since the larger portion of the
landings take place in the first part of the year the impact for the proposed July-December
revision is approximately $11,300. The following is the anticipated financial savings to
the airlines:
July-December
United Express (Air Wisconsin) $ 9,905
American West (Mesa) $ 830
Northwest (Mesaba) $ 529
TOTAL $11,264
RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: Motion to Approve Ordinance Revising Airport
Landing Fees for the second half of 2003 FY.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PITKIN COUNTy, COLORADO,
REVISING AIRPORT'S COMMERCIAL LANDING FEES
FOR THE SECOND HALF OF 2003
Ordinance # -2003
RECITALS
1. Pitkin County ("County") owns, operates and sponsors the Aspen/Pitldn County Airport ("Airport").
2. The County has authority to set, charge, collect and enforce rents, fees and charges for the occupancy
and use of the Airport, pursuant to, i_nter _aha, Sections 41-4-101 et seq., 30-11-107, 30-15-401 and 30-35-201 and
202, 1973 C.R.S., as amended, the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter, as amended, and the Pitkin County Code,
Title 10, Airport Regulations, as amended.
3. The County set initial landing fees for 2003 (per one thousand pounds of maximum allowable gross
landing weight) at $1.53 for Signatory, Pre-signatory, and Multi-Seasonal Airlines, and $2.14 for all others
including Seasonal Airlines.
4. The County desires to reduce commercial airline landing fees by 6% for the second half of 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County,
Colorado that:
1. Section 10.16.010 of the Pitldn County Code is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows:
"Landing fees for commercial air carriers. There is imposed on, and shall be paid by, all FAR
Part 121 or 125 air carriers and scheduled FAR Part 135 (air taxi and/or commuter) operators
authorized to serve Pitldn County and using the airport, a rate or charge on all arrivals of aircraft
from which such carrier or operator shall derive revenue, equal to the following amounts per one
thousand (1,000) pounds of maximum allowable gross landing weight: $1.44 for Signatory, Pre-
signatory, and Multi-Seasonal Airlines, and $2.01 for all others including Seasonal Airlines. There
is hereby imposed on, and shall be paid by, such carriers or operators, a rate or charge on all arrivals
of aircraft from which such carriers or operators shall not derive revenue, equal to $.25 per one
thousand (1,000) pounds of maximum allowable gross l~-~:mg weight.
2. The landing fees established herein shall be effective on and after July 1, 2003.
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 27TH DAY OF
AUGUST 2003.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE 30TH
DAY OF AUGUST 2003. ---
APPROVED AFTER FINAL READING AND AFTER PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 10TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 2003.
APPROVED AFTER FINAL READING AND AFTER PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 10TH D'A '
SEPTEMBER 2003. Y OF
PUBLISHED AFTER ADOPTION IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE 20TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 2003. -
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
Jeanette Jones B~
Jack Hatfield, Chairman
Deputy Clerk & Recorder
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL:
C~xlii~Y'A~orney Hilary FiScher Smith
County Manager
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Tom Oken
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
s P. Elwood, A.A.~E.
Director of Aviation