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Renton Airport Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
5:32 pm Meeting called to order and agenda review by Marleen Mandt, co -Chair
5:34 pm Meeting minutes of both April 22, 2014 and June 10, 2014 meetings were unanimously
approved.
5:35 pm Departing words from Ryan Zulauf, Airport Manager, who has taken a job with the
Northwest Mountain Region office of the FAA.
5:40 pm Neighborhood Communications
• Noted that there is an increase in touch -n -goes in the nighttime hours and
helicopters flying more during the daytime;
o Rainier Flight Service has instructed its pilots to spread out their FAA -
required nighttime flights
o No information on source of helicopters.
5:45 pm Old Business
■ Airport Master Plan — FY2014, presented by Ryan Hayes from Mead & Hunt
• Review scope of work, approved by FAA
o See attached Mead & Hunt presentation
o Question on aircraft parking needs addressed in the Master Plan
• Next steps
o Will begin with airport inventory in September
o Goal is to have the first working paper prepared just prior to the
November RAAC meeting
o Goal is to have neighborhoods meet and airport tenants and
pilots meet in subcommittees to gather needs to include in the
process
o Media kick-off via City Communications
o Master Plan website link to be posted on City's webpage with
periodic updates
6:30 pm Questions/comments on Airport Lines of Business
■ Airport Business Management
• Comcast lease — project manager left the company; project on hold
■ Airport Operations/Maintenance Highlights
6:47pm
6:50pm
• Bosair's steel building is scheduled to arrive October 10, with building
completion next Spring
■ Airport Capital Project Status Report
• Thermoplastic will be placed the week of August 25, under the Taxiway
Bravo Rehabilitation project
• SE Corner Property Acquisition —federal Highway funding available for
purchasing property for a right of way for bicycle path
Meeting process check and agenda inputs for next meeting
• Next Meeting Agenda
o Master Plan Update
Meeting adjourned
RAAC Meeting Calendar — November 18, 2014
Attendees Absentees
Kennydale
Marleen Mandt Mark Hancock
Highlands
Jeffrey Thomson
Harold (KC) Jones
Talbot Hill
Jennifer Ann Rutkowski
Matthew Devine
South Renton
Robert Moran Neil Sheesley
West Hill
Kenneth Williams
Frederick Lund
Renton Hill/Monterey
David Basco Melody Kroeger
Attendees Absentees
North Renton
Lee Chicoine Ben Johnson
Airport Leaseholders
(Bernie) Diane Paholke Chuck Kegley
Steve Beardslee
(Bradley) Gordon Alvord
Members At Large
Kurt Boswell Todd Banks
Mark Spiegelman Mike Johnson
Boeing
Blake Misenar Jesse Uman
Pilots Association
Robert Dempster
Karen Stemwell
WPA-Green River Ch
Al Banholzer
Mercer Island
Mike Cero
Councilmembers
Marcie Palmer
City Staff
Doug Jacobson Jonathan Wilson
Ben DahleSusan Campbell-Hehr
Guests: Ryan Hayes, Mead & Hunt
Ryan Zulauf, FAA Northwest Mountain Region
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Airport Update for RAAC
Airport Business Management
1. Control Tower Closure Update - Ongoing
Staffing
A. Contract tower staff is funded thru September 30, 2015
B. As of June 6, 2014, The DOT/FAA Appropriations legislation for FY'15 was approved by the full
Senate Appropriations Committee includes a total of $149 million in dedicated funding for the
FAA contract tower program ($138.7 million for the fully funded towers and $10.35 million for
the cost -share contract towers). The House Appropriations Committee included $140 million
(including $9.5 million for the cost share towers) in dedicated funding for the contract tower
program in the FY'15 DOT/FAA appropriations legislation was approved by the full House
Appropriations Committee in May.
C. Carrie Gage, Senator Murray DC staffer focused on Transportation issues toured the RNT Control
Tower in April 2014.
D. Matt McCarthy from Senator Cantwell's office also toured the Control Tower on August 8.
FAA Lease
A. Current Tower lease expired January 31, 2014
B. FAA indicated in a letter dated January 30,2014, that the agency would not be renewing the
lease, indicating the City should provide the tower space at no cost and pay all utilities
C. Historically the City has paid water and sewer, FAA paid for electricity
D. FAA has not notified PSE requesting utility account be changed
E. Ryan sent a letter dated February 24 rejecting the Tower Operating Agreement
a. Appears to be inconsistent with language in FAA FFY 2014 Appropriations Bill
b. FAA actions in Lynchburg, VA
F. Nothing new to report since last RAAC session in June
2. Comcast Lease —
The Comcast draft agreement is largely completed and will be sent to Council for approval as soon
as the design is completed by Comcast. Comcast staff continues to design their conduit runs around
the airport after receiving airport feedback on the design. The agreement has been in Comcast's
hands for over two months.
3. Airport Master Plan Update - In Progres<
The consultant Mead and Hunt was selected for the Airport Master Plan Update and has produced a
scope of work. The FAA has approved this scope of work and the fee. The scope of work has been
sent to URS for an independent fee estimate. This is standard practice for FAA grant funded projects.
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Once the FAA approves the independent estimate results, the package can be sent to Council for
adoption. It is scheduled for City Council approval in September.
4. Bosair Building Construction— Ongoing
Bosair (Ace Aviation) has demolished the 289 hangar is preparing the site for the construction of
their new hangar Site preparations are still underway.
5. Boeing North Bridge Construction— Ongoing
Boeing restarted the construction of the north Boeing bridge on June 1. Construction will conclude
for the year in November. 2015 will be the last year of construction.
Airport Operations and Maintenance
1. Taxiway Bravo System Rehabilitation — South Portion -
What: A $10.5 million pavement and utility replacement and repair project on Taxiway Bravo,
Why: The pavement on this parallel taxiway had reached the end of its useful life and needed
to be strengthened and replaced. Additionally, utility lines in the area were replaced and
all connecting taxiways were renamed Al, A2, B1, B2 and so on from their current alpha
only designations. The airport also installed an emergency generator and LED lighting
along Taxiway Bravo.
How: The FAA is providing grant funding to help complete the project. Grant funding covered
90 percent of design and construction cost with the remaining 10 percent covered by
Airport generated revenue.
Status: Major construction is now complete. Only the thermoplastic taxiway markings are left
to be completed. Thermoplastic markings were not shipped from the manufacturer on
time to meet the July 28 installation start date. The product, at last check, will be
shipped the week of August 18 and is slated for installation starting on Monday, August
25. The subcontractor will be working 12-14 hour days until completed. It's been
estimated to take 5 8 business days for the old markings to be removed, the surface
prepped, and the new markings to be installed.
2 Non -Directional Beacon -
What: The Non -Directional Beacon (NDB) is the only land-based navigation system on the
Airport that allows pilots to make approaches to Runway 16 in Instrument
Meteorological Conditions (IMC). The beacon has been inoperative since the spring of
2013.
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Why: The NDB equipment had reached the end of its useful life. During inclement weather the
antenna sometimes stopped working. Also, there was a signal tuning unit that has
stopped working. The City of Renton's signal shop has stated that they are unable to
continue making repairs to equipment and that all of the components need to be
replaced.
How: The Airport was unsuccessful locating a suitable used unit. The new plan replaced the
shed, the signal tuning unit, and the antenna. This should get the NDB back up and
running. All funding for this project will come from airport generated revenue.
Status: The NDB has passed the FAA's mandatory ground inspection and flight check. Staff is
waiting for the final paperwork from the FAA to turn the unit back on.
3. Wildlife Hazard Assessment -
What: An FAA grant funded project to complete a Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) at the
Airport. WHAs are completed to help airports formulate Wildlife Hazard Management
Plans. These plans help airports mitigate and reduce the effects of wildlife on airport
operations.
Why: Ever since the bird strikes that brought down the U5 Airways flight into the Hudson
River, the FAA has placed new emphasis on Airports completing Wildlife Hazard
Assessments. Historically, these were only done for Part 139 certificated airports, but
recently federal funding has been made available for certain non -certificated airports to
participate.
How: Federal grant funding of up to $150,000 (90%) and airport revenue up to $16,667 (10%).
Status: WH Pacific is continuing to conduct surveys for the Wildlife Hazard Assessment. Field
visits will continue into 2015 to assess wildlife presence on the Airport.
4. New Airport Badge Standards - Completed
What: A new ID badge program for tenants and contractors who need to access the Airside of
the Airport.
Why: The Airport currently has a badging system for tenants and contractors. Badges do not
have any identifying information on them. When someone is stopped by Airport
Operations, they might have a badge on them, but it is unknown whether it's their
badge and where on the Airport the driver should be.
How: The Airport has budgeted money to purchase a new ID badge system from HID. New
badges will have a photo, name, airport business (if applicable), airplane information (if
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applicable), and expiration date. All badges will be valid for one year instead of the
current standard of up to five years (expires when the drivers license expires).
Status: All equipment has been installed and tested. The new card design has been created.
Instructions for office staff have been developed and the new system is now in
operation. New tenants seeking access cards will be getting the new cards. Existing
tenants will get the new card when their existing badge renews. Staff is contemplating
requiring all tenants to switch over to the new card design within six months.
5. 800 Building —
What: Major maintenance of the building at 800 W Perimeter Road (800 Building) for future
tenant occupancy.
Why: The 800 Building is airport owned and operated. Upgrades include fixing numerous roof
leaks, demolition of unnecessary roof structures, selected demolition of some interior
spaces and ducting, and installation of work bay heating.
How: Airport generated revenue will cover the cost of repairs.
Status: The Airport staff is working with Forma Construction, the City's Job Order Contractor
(JOC). The work order has been submitted to the Airport for a number of items.
Currently the total for this work $234,710.56. The contract will be before the Council on
August 18 for approval. Once the work order is approved construction may begin shortly
thereafter.
6. Tower Second Floor Remodel —
What: Remodel of the second floor of the Control Tower
Why: The second floor is being remodeled to become the Airport's primary meeting room
space.
How: Airport generated revenue will cover the cost of the remodel which is estimated to cost
$126,000.
Status: Construction has begun on the 2"d floor. Interior demolition is complete and the sub-
contractors are now working on electrical and interior partitions. The scope on this
project has expanded somewhat to cover dry rot repairs and replacement of leaking
windows. The project is anticipated to be completed in mid-September as the new
windows will take a few weeks to arrive.
7. 608 Building Door Replacement and 622 Hangar Door Opener— Completed/
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What: Replacing the 70' hangar doors on the building at 608 W Perimeter Road (608 Building).
Installing an electric door opener on the building at 622 W Perimeter Rd (622 Building).
Why: The doors on the 608 Building had reached the end of their useful life. Door hinges have
been intermittently failing and door sections sometime dragged along the ground when
opening and closing. The 622 Building will have an electric door opener installed on the
west facing hangar doors. The opener will help the tenant open the big, heavy hangar
doors easier and faster.
How: Airport generated revenue will cover the cost of this work.
Status: New hangar doors have been installed on the 608 building and this part of the project is
finished. The motorized wheel opener for the 622 building has been delayed. The
manufacturer indicated that the unit will not be ready to ship until Friday, August 15.
The sub -contractor will be installing the unit upon its arrival. We anticipate starting
installation on Monday, August 18. Likely installation will take a few days.
Airport Capital Program
1. Renton Aerospace Training Center—
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What: The Airport will be managing the construction of a new facility called the Washington
Manufacturing Advanced Training Institute located on the same site as the old Chamber
of Commerce building.
Why: The project is to build a facility and provide equipment to help train critically needed
manufacturing workers in the aerospace, maritime, and medical industries. This facility
will be a resource to help meet the immediate need for trained workers in these
industries and be a long-term asset for the community.
How: The State legislature provided a $2.5 million grant in 2012 and an additional $9.5 million
aerospace grant in 2013 to build this facility in concert with industry and potential
tenant partners. SRG Partnership Inc. will design the project. The design re -started with
a recent recommendations report from the Aerospace Futures Alliance of Washington
(AFA) appointed committee headed by Laura Hopkins.
Status: Design has been restarted. Construction scheduled to begin next year.
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2. Shoreline Enhancement —
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
What: As part of the permitting for the Maintenance Dredge project, the airport will make
improvements to the shoreline near the seaplane ramp. We will remove concrete
rubble and replace with rock to prevent erosion.
Why: This project is driven by permits issued for the seaplane base maintenance project that
was completed early this year.
How: The Airport will fund this project.
Status: Design and permitting were kicked off in July.
3. Cedar River Hangar Building Electrical Upgrades— Building Electrical Upgrades -
What: The Airport will update the electrical system in the hangars over the next four years.
Why: The electrical system in the Cedar River Hangars is outdated and insufficient for tenant
needs.
How: The airport will fund the electrical upgrades. URS prepared construction plans for the
project. The design for electrical project is complete and the permit is ready to be picked
up.
Status: The electrical project is on hold while other larger capital projects are being completed.
Construction of the electrical project should begin in the fourth quarter of 2014.
4. 820 Building Demolition—
What: The 820 building was located on the west side of the airport, north of the Control
Tower, was removed to make way for future beneficial use.
Why: The building exceeded its useful life and was expensive to maintain and not suitable for
tenant use.
How: The airport will funded the project.
Status: Construction is wrapping up. The related improvements to the 800 building should be
complete by the end of August.
S. Blast Fence Replacement—
What: The blast fence on the south end of the runway will be removed and replaced with a
new blast fence to meet FAA Part 77 standards. The project includes aesthetic
treatments to the Airport way side of the blast fence along with new landscaping.
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Why: The existing blast fence has exceeded its useful life and is an obstruction to airspace per
the Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
How: This is an FAA grant project with the airport contributing 10% of the project cost.
Status: Three bids were opened in July. Bids were approximately $200,000 higher than the
engineer's estimate. The Airport is currently working with the FAA to determine if
additional funding to cover the overage is available.
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