REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) April 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on March 13, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. February 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Overview of Airport Community Open House event scheduled for April 27, 2024 presented by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer 6. Update on the appointment of Rajeev Thomas to the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) board of directors and amendments to ABLE articles of incorporation and bylaws provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Officer of Business and External …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) April 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on March 13, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. February 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Overview of Airport Community Open House event scheduled for April 27, 2024 presented by Kyle Carvell, Airport Relations Officer 6. Update on the appointment of Rajeev Thomas to the Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) board of directors and amendments to ABLE articles of incorporation and bylaws provided by Tracy Thompson, Chief Officer of Business and …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 13, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 13, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Jeff Eller Jeremy Hendricks Raymond Young Doyle Valdez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Bakari Brock Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Patrick Rose Chad Ennis Fang Fang Scott Madole 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on February 14, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Madole seconded. Motion passed on a 7-0-0-4 vote. Commissioners, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. January 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Plan Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. 4. 5. 6. AUS Wayfinding Update presented by Jennifer Williams, Planning and Design Management Officer 7. Update on Fixed Based Operations at AUS presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport management platform software support, maintenance, and related services with GCR, Inc. d/b/a Tadera, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. 2 A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Valdez seconded, Commissioner Madole abstained. Motion passed on a 7-0-1-3 vote. Commissioners Rose, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for landing fee management software with Passur Aerospace, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $650,000. [Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority- Owned and WomenOwned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Rose, Ennis, and Fang were absent at this vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the Airport Advisory Commission officer election process …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: April 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update February 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,464,979 in February 2024, an increase of 0.1% compared to February 2023. Average daily departures decreased from 245 in February 2023 to 223 in February 2024, a decrease of 22 daily departures or 8.9% resulting primarily from changes in service offered by air carriers. Table #1 FY 2024 February FY 2023 February Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income Before Federal Relief Federal Relief Reimbursement Net Income After Federal Relief 730,172 725,772 0.6% 4,347,885 4,270,682 932,784,917 988,129,188 (5.6%) 5,536,656,767 5,435,197,813 12,099 12,830 (5.7%) 61,285 63,150 1.8% 1.9% (3.0%) $23,238,463 $12,029,927 $18,816,308 $4,422,155 $0 $4,422,155 $19,702,322 $3,536,141 $126,319,371 $108,167,179 $18,152,193 $9,366,460 ($2,663,467) $59,977,581 $45,705,234 ($14,272,347) $15,275,790 ($3,540,518) $93,918,051 $75,260,362 ($18,657,688) $4,426,532 $4,147,256 $8,573,788 ($4,377) $32,401,321 $32,906,816 ($505,495) ($4,147,256) $0 $25,811,321 ($25,811,321) ($4,151,633) $32,401,321 $58,718,137 ($26,316,816) Table #1 illustrates February 2024’s enplanements totaled 730,172, an increase of 0.6% compared to February 2023. Landing weights totaled 933 million pounds in February 2024 representing a decrease of 5.6% compared to February 2023. Cargo volume totaled 12,099 tons in February 2024, a decrease of 5.7% compared to February 2023. The decline in cargo volume compared to the prior year is the result of declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers. February 2024 operating revenue totals $23.2M, an increase of 17.9% or $3.5M compared to February 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24 and changes to the parking rate structure from prior year. February 2024 operating revenue is composed of 49.2% airline revenue, 49.1% non-airline revenue, and 1.7% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $12.0M for the month, an increase of 28.4% or $2.7M compared to February 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, costs associated with APD and ARFF units, and contractual costs including parking services and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $4.4M surplus in February 2024, which aligns with the surplus (before federal relief funding) in February 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $126.3M compared to $108.2M in FY2023, a 16.8% increase. Airport Operating …
April 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, October ‘23 – July ‘24, compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 eff. June 21 ’24 • Air Canada will resume service to YVR on May 1 ’24 & will start new service to YUL eff. May 3 ’24 • Alaska dropped seasonal BOI service; suspended SJC from Mar 14 – April 1 & disc. after April 11 • Allegiant new 2/Wk service to EUG starts May 31 ’24 • American summary of 2024 service pulldown: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, MBJ, MCI, MEM, NAS, OKC, PUJ, RSW, SMF, TPA &TUL o LIR – last flight April 2; PVR – last flight April 3; RNO – will resume May 6 o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 o Will end ASE service this Summer on August 5 instead of September 3 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the Kentucky Derby • Delta started BNA 3x MAF 3x & MFE 3x; also increased CVG 1x→2x & RDU 2x→3 same day; added AGS roundtrips on April 10 & 15 for the Masters golf tournament • Hawaiian added HNL 4th weekly flight for May 25 – Sept 2 • • KLM will use the 318-seat B787-10 for April 1 – June 1 instead of the 275-seat B787-9 (16% increase in JetBlue will discontinue FLL after April 30 seats) and the B777-200ER (288 seats) from June 3 – October 26 • Lufthansa brought back the B787-9 (294 seat) starting Jan. 15 ’24 and will increase service to 5/Wk on June 5 ’24 for the Summer season • Southwest Sat. only SJU service started Mar 9 ’24; loaded SDF flights on May 2 & 5 for Kentucky Derby • VivaAerobus started new MTY service eff. Mar. 22 ‘24 • WestJet will resume YYC service on Apr 28 ‘24 • April ‘24 v April ‘23 (down 8 destinations based on sample week schedule): o + destinations: AGS, OMA, PIT, PTY & SJU o – destinations: CZM, JAX, LIR, MBJ, MEM, NAS, PUJ, PVR, RNO, RSW, SDF, SRQ, VPS New AUS Nonstop Service for 2024 April 2024 v. …
Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission, April 2024 Lyn Estabrook – Deputy Chief Development Officer LEGEND • AEDP Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways • AEDP Building Demolition (locations shown on slide) • Cargo Development East • West Gates Expansion / Gate 13 • Midfield Investigations & • Vehicle Checkpoints Existing Terminal Baggage Handling System Upgrades • AUS Fuel Facility Phase 2 (Tenant led, AUS Fuels Project) • Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide UICW • Relocate Central Utility Plant AEDP Airfield Infrastructure - Midfield Taxiways AUS Project Lead – Ellen Brunjes-Brandt Project Manager – Samantha Pinto Project number – 13188.003 Description: Design and construct two parallel Midfield Taxiways with connectors and access to the maintenance ramp. The project includes bridges for vehicle access to the midfield, utility relocation, drainage improvements, demolition of existing pavements and infrastructure, new fencing, service roads and modifications to Emma Browning Rd. Other Notes: This project will provide connectivity between the east and west side of the airport when the existing midfield taxiways are removed to build a second concourse. Risk Mitigation Relocation of Austin Energy service line to South Terminal to enable bridge construction. Early submission of electrical service 9/22/23 PFAS Management and TCEQ coordination Coordination and Strategy ongoing Status: • 60% Design Complete – Construction Value with Precon Services $284.5 M Project Schedule: • Preconstruction Services: $1M • Design Package 1: $54.7 M • Design Package 2: $228.8 M • 90% Design Anticipated April 26, 2024 • Planned RCA launch for additional construction authority – July 2024 Envision Design Build Activate %DBE: Design: 17% Construction: 11.12% Delivery Methods: Design: RS&H Construction: Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR): Austin Bridge and Road Project Budget: Spent To Date: $6,970,854 Obligated: $9,423,176 Total Budget: $323,757,200 Midfield Investigations and Vehicle Checkpoints Champion Sponsor – Towanda Cordon Project Manager – Torrey Henson Project number – 6000.121 Description: This project will expand guard-shacks at two vehicle Checkpoints, Alpha and Charlie, to allow efficient and secure access to the Aircraft Operations Area. The Midfield survey scope has been completed. Risk Mitigation Checkpoints A & C Design underway. The Aircraft Operations Area must remain secure. All activities remain operational during construction phase. Work with project teams and stakeholders, and tenants prior to construction beginning. Provide alternative routes to access the Aircraft Operations Area and increase security awareness to contractors during construction phase. Status: The design for both Checkpoints Alpha and …
Airport Open House Reunion Comunitaria del Aeropuerto Airport Advisory Commission April 10, 2024 Kyle Carvell Airport Relations Officer AUS Community Affairs Division Airport Open House – January 2023 Join Us! “Come and Go” style General airport info and displays Journey with AUS improvement projects Airport representatives to answer questions Live music Free food from AUS concessions Family-friendly activates Information about careers with AUS Spanish interpretation Survey and feedback opportunities Mobile vaccine clinic Summer camp registration information Outreach and Promotion Paid Media: Stakeholder and Community Outreach: • Community Impact Digital & Print Ads • Emailed invitations to database contacts • El Mundo Print Ads • KUT/KUTX Radio Ads • The Austin Monitor Digital Ads • The Austin Common social media Social Media Campaign: • Consistent posts on major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, NextDoor • Cross-promotion with City Council, City departments • Direct outreach to community groups and HOAs • Flyers posted in libraries, rec. centers, coffee shops, schools • Yard signs in adjacent neighborhoods Event Website + Eventbrite Page: austintexas.gov/Airport/OpenHouse Multiple rooms and spaces will feature opportunities for interaction and information-sharing Questions? Visit the project page for more details: austintexas.gov/airport/openhouse
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4295, Agenda Item #: 30. 4/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Approve a resolution finding the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method of contracting, as authorized by F, Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code, is the project delivery method that provides the best value to the City for the Arrivals and Departures Hall project to allow for the future construction of Concourse B as part of the Airport Expansion and Development Program. [Note: MBE/WBE goals will be established prior to issuance of this solicitation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Financial Services Department. Fiscal Note A Recommendation for Council Action with the not to exceed contract amount for the resultant contract will be presented to Council once the Construction Manager-at-Risk selection has been completed. Purchasing Language: This request is for Council to authorize the use of the Construction Manager-at-Risk method; therefore, no solicitation has yet been initiated. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: State Statute governs construction procurement for municipalities. The standard method of contracting used for construction services is competitive bidding where the contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 allows for methodologies alternate to low bidding method which may provide the best value to the municipality. These alternate methodologies include: Competitive Sealed Proposals, Construction Manager-at-Risk, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting. Texas Local Government Code Section 252.022(d) allows the City to adopt and use an alternative method such as Construction Manager-at-Risk under Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code if such a method provides a better value for the City. Prior to entering into the Construction Phase, the City will establish Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goals for construction. The Construction Manager-at-Risk firm will submit a Compliance Plan meeting the construction goals or documentation detailing their good faith effort(s) to meet the City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/28/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4295, Agenda Item #: 30. 4/18/2024(cid:4) established goals. Additional subcontracting opportunities will also arise during the Construction Phase of this project; however, the specific scopes and magnitude of the construction work cannot be determined until design has been sufficiently …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4294, Agenda Item #: 4/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an Amended and Restated Fixed Base Operator Lease and Development Agreement with Austin FBO, LLC, for approximately 40 acres of land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, to modify and add to the leased premises, provide for the relocation of the water quality and water detention pond system, and add 10 years to the term, for an updated term length of 40 years from the date of beneficial occupancy. Lead Department Aviation Prior Council Action: November 19, 2009 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of a Fixed Base Operator Lease and Development Agreement with Austin FBO, LLC’s predecessor in interest, Advanced Services, Inc. d/b/a Jet Black Flight Service. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Tracy Thompson, Airport Chief Officer - Business & External Affairs at tracy.thompson@flyaustin.com. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Austin Airport Advisory Commission on April 10, 2024. Additional Backup Information: On July 15, 2011, the City of Austin and Advanced Services, Inc., d/b/a Jet Black Flight Services executed a 30-year lease for the development and operation of a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facility on approximately 40 acres of property at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This original tenant filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas. The bankruptcy court entered an order approving the assignment of the lease to Austin FBO, LLC. On September 19, 2014, the City amended the original lease and consented to the assignment of the lease to Austin FBO, LLC. The 30-year lease term began on November 1, 2016. The original lease allowed the development on two tracts, approximately 23 acres on Tract 1 and 17 acres on Tract 2 that constitutes approximately 40 acres of airport property. Austin FBO, LLC, completed development of Tract 1 in 2016. Tract 2 has not yet been developed. Austin FBO, LLC, has requested an amended and restated lease that includes the development of Tract 2 and provides an additional 10 years for the term of the lease. This new development on Tract 2 has an estimated cost of $50-55 million and will include the relocation and redevelopment of storm water ponds, the construction of additional aircraft apron area, the construction of three additional hangars and associated administrative space, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4347, Agenda Item #: 31. 4/18/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of a design-build contract for design and construction services for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Central Utility Plant Relocation project with JE Dunn Construction Company, in an amount not to exceed $162,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 18.90% DBE participation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMA051 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 20, 2023, and closed on January 12, 2024. Of the six (6) offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=139842. Prior Council Action: October 05, 2023 - Council approved on consent the Design-Build methodology, item 20, on a 9-0 vote. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 10, 2024 -Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project is for a new, relocated, and expanded capacity Central Utility Plant facility that is needed to support the Airport Expansion Development Program (AEDP). This plant facility is important for future airport growth, efficiency, sustainability, risk, and cost reduction. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 4/5/2024 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4347, Agenda Item #: 31. 4/18/2024(cid:4) The existing Austin Bergstrom International Airport plant has been in operation since 1997. It serves approximately 965,000 square feet of the Barbara Jordan Terminal with cooling and heating. The existing plant is not sized to serve the anticipated future loads of the AEDP facilities and equipment cannot be added to the existing building. The airport’s Central Utility Plant Relocation project will have the goal of designing, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 24-4411, Agenda Item #: 5/2/2024(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to a contract for continued parking operations management services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with SP Plus Corporation d/b/a SP+, to increase the amount by $25,000,000 and to extend the term by up to 37 months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $115,639,880. [Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 2.11% MBE and 1.78% WBE participation]. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $5,885,417 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: June 16, 2016 - Council approved a contract for parking operations management services for the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport with SP Plus Corporation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 10, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract amendment will provide continued operations and management of the parking facilities and shuttle bus operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). With this amendment, the contractor will continue to provide overall management of all parking operations at AUS. The contractor currently provides all personnel and services to manage AUS’ 24-hour complimentary shuttle bus transfer services in support of both the Barbara Jordan Terminal and South Terminal, and management of over 18,000 airport parking spaces. Additionally, the contractor maintains all assets necessary to support the parking operations, including City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/26/2024 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 24-4411, Agenda Item #: 5/2/2024(cid:4) a fleet of shuttle buses, personnel, marketing, and customer service initiatives promoting AUS’ parking products and services to increase market share and maximize revenue. The City reimburses the contractor for all authorized expenses associated with the management of parking and transportations services. It is essential to maintain the existing agreement to provide consistent and reliable services to align with the implementation and completion of various construction and facility optimization projects related to the Airport Expansion and Development Program …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) March 13, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on February 14, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. January 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Plan Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 6. AUS Wayfinding Update presented by Jennifer Williams, Planning and Design Management 7. Update on Fixed Based Operations at AUS presented by John Gallo, Commercial Management Officer Division Manager DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for AirportIQ airport management …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 14, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock Chad Ennis Raymond Young Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Rose Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Jeremy Hendricks Doyle Valdez Scott Madole Fang Fang Jeff Eller PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Willy Gonzalez – Unite Here Local23 – Living Wage Lucia Momtanez – Delaware North – Living Wage Barbara Dunmore – HMS Host – Living Wage Hope Landing – Paradies – Living Wage Shakeel Ahmed – Journey of DBE sub consultant becoming a prime 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on January 10, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Ennis; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. December 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance. 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development. 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Division Manager, Planning and Development. 5. City of Austin FY2025 Budget Timeline and Deliverables presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer. 6. AUS Special Events Response and Operations presented by Sam Haynes, Public Information and Marketing Division Manager. 7. Recognition of recent leadership staff promotions and reassignments. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation by the Airport Advisory Commission supporting improved roadway safety measures. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Fang Fang; Commissioner Eller seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. 2 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for preconstruction and construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT) Optimization – Phase 2 (Area 2) project with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 10.41% DBE participation.]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Todd; Commissioner Ennis seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Commissioners Hendricks and Valdez were absent at this vote. 10. …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update DATE: March 13, 2024 January 2024 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,483,372 in January 2024, a decrease of 1.6% compared to January 2023. Average daily departures have decreased from 242 in January 2023 to 224 in January 2024, a decrease of 18 daily departures or 7.4%. The decline in activity in the period results primarily from changes in service offered by air carriers starting in January 2024. Table #1 FY 2024 January FY 2023 January Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income Before Federal Relief Federal Relief Reimbursement 725,594 742,726 (2.3%) 3,617,713 3,544,910 1,005,631,458 1,082,486,235 (7.1%) 4,603,871,850 4,447,068,625 11,579 11,871 (2.5%) 49,187 50,320 2.1% 3.5% (2.3%) $23,599,287 $11,939,946 $18,726,328 $4,872,958 $0 $20,615,661 $2,983,626 $103,080,908 $88,464,857 $14,616,051 $9,053,257 ($2,886,689) $47,947,655 $36,338,774 ($11,608,881) $14,962,587 ($3,763,741) $75,101,742 $59,984,572 ($15,117,170) ($780,115) $27,979,166 $28,480,284 ($501,119) ($5,668,284) $0 $21,664,065 ($21,664,065) Net Income After Federal Relief $4,872,958 $11,321,357 ($6,448,399) $27,979,166 $50,144,349 ($22,165,183) $5,653,073 $5,668,284 Table #1 illustrates January 2024’s enplanements totaled 725,594, a decrease of 2.3% compared to January 2023. Landing weights totaled 1 billion pounds in January 2024 representing a decrease of 7.1% compared to January 2023. Cargo volume totaled 11,579 tons in January 2024 representing a decrease of 2.5% compared to January 2023. The decline in cargo volume YTD compared to the prior year is the result of declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers. January 2024 operating revenue totals $23.6M, an increase of 14.5% or $3.0M compared to January 2023. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates for FY24 and changes to the parking rate structure from prior year. January 2024 operating revenue is composed of 49.2% airline revenue, 49.2% non-airline revenue, and 1.6% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $11.9M for the month, an increase of 31.9% or $2.9M compared to January 2023. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, and contractual costs including parking services, consulting contracts, and baggage handling system maintenance. AUS reported a $4.9M surplus in January 2024 compared to a surplus of $5.7M (before federal relief funding) in January 2023. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $103.1M …
March 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, September ‘23 – June ‘24, compared to 2019 (pre‐Covid) (chart one) and compared to previous year (chart two): Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99‐seat E190 to 160‐seat B737‐800 eff. June 21 Air Canada will resume service to YVR on May 1 with 3/Wk; added 4th weekly YVR for June 6‐Oct 25; dropped YVR flights on Thursdays in October; will start new nonstop service to YUL eff. May 3 with 4 weekly flights on A220‐300 (137 seats); AC downgauged YYZ from 169‐seat 737 MAX8 to 137‐seat A220‐300 from June 15 – July 31, and will switch back on Aug 1 with the 169 seat 737 MAX8 Alaska dropped plans for seasonal BOI service from May 16 – Aug 19; BOI is now discontinued; suspended SJC from Mar 14 – April 1; discontinued SJC after April 11 Allegiant extended schedules for May 15 ’24 – Aug. 13 ’24 and will serve 18 markets; new 2/Wk service to EUG starts May 31 ’24; G4 extended schedules for Aug. 14 ‘24 – Nov. 12 ’24 and will serve 10 markets American summary of 2024 service pulldown: o Discontinued ABQ, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, JAX, MBJ, MCI, MEM, OKC, RSW, SMF, TPA &TUL o PUJ – last flight Mar. 30; LIR – last flight April 2 o NAS – will operate in Mar. but April‐Aug. flights dropped o PVR – last flight April 3; RNO – will resume May 6 o Suspended RDU from Feb 1 through April 4; suspended IND, MSY & PSP for March o Added Saturday only service to ECP and VPS for June 8 – August 3 o Will end ASE service this Summer on August 5 instead of September 3 o Added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the Kentucky Derby Delta will add BNA 3x MAF 3x & MFE 3x eff. April ‘24; also increase CVG 1x→2x & RDU 2x→3 same day; added AGS roundtrips on April 10 & 15 for the Masters golf tournament Frontier extended schedules for April 10‐Aug 12 and will serve DEN 1x LAS 5/Wk; loaded new CLE service for May 16 ‐ Aug 11 Hawaiian added HNL 4th weekly flight for May 25 – Sept 2 …
FY24 Grant Plan Updates AAC Meeting: 03/13/24 FY24 Planned Grants Project Grant Type Amounts Atrium Infill Midfield Taxiway Year 3 Total ATP ATP ATP $25,260,000 $14,250,000 $39,510,000 This award was the third highest amount for Year 3 among the airports. 1 BIL ATP Year 3 Investments (FY24) • Atrium Infill $25,260,000 : The Barbara Jordan Terminal Atrium Infill project will increase public space in the central area of the terminal with the construction of a slab in the existing atrium on the ticketing/concourse level of the terminal building. The additional space will allow for general circulation space. The project also includes fire/life safety systems, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, and enhancement of structural capacity to allow for floor construction on the apron level. • Midfield Taxiway $14,250,000 : The dual parallel Midfield Taxiways need to be demolished and rebuilt in a new location to make way for a new 20 - 40 gate concourse. This is an enabling project for the new concourse. This project will design and construct two parallel Midfield Taxiways with connectors and access to the maintenance ramp. It includes bridges for vehicle access to the midfield and FAA Tower, utility relocation, drainage improvements, demolition of existing pavements and infrastructure, new fencing, modifications to service roads, and provides connectivity between the east and west side of the airfield. 2 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) The annual AIG allocation is based on the AIP primary and cargo entitlement formulas. Thus the percentages by HUB description are: The annual ATP competitive process is broken up by HUB as well, with dollar value maximums by HUB: • Large HUB 41.6% • Medium HUB 14.4% • Small HUB 13% • Non-HUB/Non-primary 31% • Large HUB 55% • Medium HUB 15% • Small HUB 20% • Non-HUB/Non-primary 10% 3 FAA BIL Grants • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG): funds are specific, annual allocations to each eligible airport. This law has a 5 year rollout plan that distributes roughly $3B a year to airports based on formula allocations. • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – Airport Terminal Program(ATP): funds are awarded annually through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process specifically for airport terminal improvements. This law has a 5 year rollout plan that distributes roughly $1B a year to airports based on competitive application. • The FAA adopted the BABA (Buy American Build American) Act via an executive order as of …
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Wayfinding Presentation Airport Advisory Commission, March 2024 Jennifer Williams, P.E. – Planning and Design Management Officer Signage + Wayfinding Standards Signage + Wayfinding Study Purpose: To provide standards for more streamlined, consistent, and clear messaging to meet the needs of all passengers. Analysis of current signage shows: ● Inconsistent lighting ● No hierarchy of sign information ● Regular weight of font used ● Symbols and Arrows are too small ● Inconsistent terminology ● Too much information per sign panel ● Conflicting placement with surrounding environment Results upon completion will be posted: austintexas.gov/page/construction-and-design-resources- airport Types of Signage These signage types will be included in the Signage + Wayfinding Guidelines: ● Internal ● External ● Wayfinding ● Campus Signage Example of Visual Zoning Diagram New guidelines will address: ● ADA Requirements ● Visibility ● Lighting ● Signage Placement Bike Path Wayfinding from SH71 to Barbara Jordan Terminal The Events to Date: ● Shared Use Path was installed in 2016 from SH71 to Barbara Jordan Terminal to support Imagine Austin initiative. ● City of Austin Transportation Public Works Department (TPW) & Aviation Department (DOA) Joint Effort ○ Planners from TPW and DOA created plan with DOA Maintenance to fabricate and deploy wayfinding on the bike path to and from the Airport that meets consistent bike signage throughout Austin. ● TPW provided signage templates consistent with Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) to DOA to fabricate signage. ● February 2024: Signage “blanks” were sourced through a City vendor and the sign-making process was initiated. ● March 2024: Sign installation currently underway. Thank You
