Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #344FY0102

Orlando Executive Airport Airfield Lighting and Signage Improvements

Requester:

Robert K. Brancheau

Organization:

Greator Orlando Aviation Authority

Project Title:

Orlando Executive Airport Airfield Lighting and Signage Improvements

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 3:49:56 PM

Sponsors:

Buddy Dyer

Statewide Interest:

Orlando Executive Airport has been selected to serve as the "host airport" for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention in 2002, 2003 and 2006.� The Association hopes to select Orlando to serve again in 2007 and 2011; however, the location choice for those years has not been finalized.� Orlando only received the 2002 opportunity after conference organizers canceled their original convention site in Los Angeles.

With over 30,000 in attendance, this event represents the largest annual gathering of aviation professionals (pilots, corporate executives, mechanics, etc.) in the United States.� NBAA's static display is located at OEA and all conference meetings and exhibitions are held at the Orange County Convention Center.

FDOT has provided some funding toward these improvements.� However, having 4 commercial airports and 15 aviation airports within their jurisdiction, District 5 currently does not have enough resources available to fund this time.`

Recipient:

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Contact:

Robert K. Brancheau

One Airport Boulevard

Contact Phone:

(407) 825-3126

Orlando 32827-4399

Counties:

Orange

Gov't Entity:

Yes

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Project Description:

To provide for design and construction for the upgrading of airfield lighting and safety-related facilities that are nearing the end of their service life and require replacement and/or rehabilitation.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

These improvements will provide substantial economic benefit to our community and state by ensuring that Orlando Executive Airport can provide the highest standard of service to NBAA and encourage them to hold future conventions in Orlando.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$600,000

Total cost of the project:

$750,000

Request has been made to fund:

Construction

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$150,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

No

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

OEA, CIP, FDOT/FAA JACIP, Metroplan TIP, local comprehensive plans

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Orange County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

11/19/2001