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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/6/2002 - STAFF REPORTS (18) DATE: February 6, 2002 TO: City Council FROM: Interim Director of Aviation COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - AIRPORT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council amend the comprehensive fee schedule for the Department of Aviation to reflect costs related to the issuance of Airport vehicle identification permits at the Palm Springs International Airport. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires commercial service airports, including Palm Springs, to develop procedures for identifying vehicles which access restricted areas of the airport. These fees will allow the Airport to cover costs associated with meeting these requirements. BACKGROUND: In accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Airport Security Program (ASP) and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), the City of Palm Springs, Department of Aviation (AIRPORT) is required to control access to the restricted and/or secured areas of the Airport. Part of the requirements for meeting these regulations is the identification of all vehicles that operate inside the perimeter fence of the Airport. The existing vehicle permit program has not been revised in several years, and in conjunction with the events of September 11`h, staff needed to update the program. In updating the program, staff used the following guidelines: 1. Develop a program which does not impose undue burdens on the users. 2. Meet the regulations as stated in FAR Part 107 and Part 139. 3. To establish guidelines and produce for the issuance of Air Operations Area (AOA) vehicle permits to all vehicles that have a need to operate on the AOA while conducting company business at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). There is no existing fee for the permanent or temporary AOA permits. The existing permanent AOA permits are part of the annual purchase by Ground Transportation, so a specific cost is difficult to determine. Staff is recommending the following updates to the Comprehensive Fee Schedule for the issuance of vehicle permits: Comprehensive Fee Schedule Amendment -Airport Vehicle Identification February 6, 2002 Page 2 PERMIT FEES COMMENTS Permanent $25 00' Permits are valid for 1 calendar year. Should the permit be damaged or require replacement, a new permit, with the applicable fees will be issued. Temporary $15.00 Permits are valid based on the work requirements. The fee includes 2 updates at no cost Additional changes will require the purchase of a permanent permit. Escort Required $30.00 The fee, per permit is not collected unless the tenant cannot account for all permits assigned to them. Each tenant is subject to, at a minimum, to an annual audit. `Official United States Government vehicles who have a need to access the restricted and/or secured areas are exempt from the fee and shall adhere to all requirements of the ASP and/or ACM. "Each company/individual, including City T-hangar tenants, who are required to obtain the aforementioned permit shall receive two (2) permits at no cost Additional permits are available for purchase in accordance with the proposed fees The Airport Commission recommended City Council approval of this item at it's meeting of January 2, 2002. A Resolution is attached for City Council consideration MIKE'N WILLIAMS, A.A.E. ALLEN F SMOOT, A.A.E Deputy Director- Operations Interim Director of Aviation City Manager Attachment: Resolution REVIEWED BY DEn OF FINANCE !r \ N:\WordPerfect\Ci[y_Council\AOA_Permit Program 02-06-2002.wpd RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 19757, TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A FEE TO REFLECT COSTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF AIRPORT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PERMITS AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. WHEREAS on March 1, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution 19757; and WHEREAS Resolution 19757 is the City's Comprehensive Fee Schedule; and WHEREAS the City Council desires to amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule to establish a fee to reflect costs related to the issuance of Airport vehicle identification permits at the Palm Springs International Airport. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, that Resolution 19757, as amended, establishing the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, is hereby further amended, by the following: AIRPORT AIRPORT VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Permit Fee Permanent $25.00* Valid for one calendar year Temporary $15.00 Escort Required $30.00 *Official United States Government vehicles who have a need to access the restricted and/or secured areas are exempt from the fee and shall adhere to all requirements of the Air Security Program and/or Air Certification Manual. *Each company/individival, including City T-hangar tenants, who are required to obtain the aforementioned permit shall receive two (2) permits at no cost. 6 bb ADOPTED this day of 2002. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED &APPROVED AS TO FORM