Implementation Plan July 2022 SHORT HOT SPR Source: Garver, 2022
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Implementation Plan July 2022 MID-T HOT SPR Source: Garver, 2022
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Implementation Plan July 2022 LONG- HOT SPR Source: Garver, 2022
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Implementation July 2022 Page 151 of 159 SHORT-TERM IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM The short-term implementation period is the only planning horizon separated into single years. This is to allow the CIP to be coordinated with the planning cycle of the FAA. Specific timing of the projects will be primarily based on approval by the FAA. Projects called out during this timeframe are very specific in terms of actual design and construction. As such, some projects are initially put through an environmental and/or design phase and then followed up with actual construction. The short-term implementation program considers 6 projects for the planning period as shown in Figure 6-1. The following provides a detailed breakdown of each project within FY 2023-2025. FY2023 PROJECTS PROJECT #1: TERMINAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE I (EXTERIOR, MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS) Description: Project includes new siding, roofing, and windows to modernize the exterior’s appearance and address a compromised building envelope that allows moisture-laden outside air and water to enter the new building. Project also includes upgrading the mechanical and electrical systems to address code deficiencies and energy efficiency. Cost Estimate: $2,900,000 Funding Eligibility: BIL Airport Terminal Program, ADA Match Funding PROJECT #2: TAXIWAY A, TAXIWAY B, & TAXIWAY C REHABILITATION Description: Project includes a 4 inch mill and overlay of Taxiway A and Taxiway C, with fulldepth reconstruction of high severity cracks, and reconstruction of Taxiway B to align it to be perpendicular to Runway 5-23. Cost Estimate: $3,370,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA AIP Match Funding PROJECT #3: CORPORATE HANGAR/APRON DEVELOPMENT – PHASE I (60’ X 60’ HANGAR CONSTRUCTION) Description: Project includes constructing a 60-foot by 60-foot hangar directly southwest of hangar A-1 as the first phase of the large development to construct hangars, apron, and taxilane on the front lawn of the airport. This project can be completed prior to demolishing hangars A-1 and A-2. Cost Estimate: $400,000 Funding Eligibility: ADA Funding, Local Funding
Implementation July 2022 Page 152 of 159 PROJECT #4: TERMINAL SOLAR PANEL CONSTRUCTION Description: Project includes enclosing part of the terminal parking lot and installing solar panels to power the airfield electrical vault, hangar A-12, and the Terminal/FBO building. Cost Estimate: $310,000 Funding Eligibility: BIL-AIG Funding, ADA Match Funding FY2024 PROJECTS PROJECT #5: TERMINAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS –PHASE II (INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS) Description: Project includes aesthetic improvements to the interior of the terminal building, including but not limited to flooring improvements, restroom improvements, interior painting, and new ticket counters. Cost Estimate: $850,000 Funding Eligibility: Local Funding PROJECT #6: RUNWAY 31 THRESHOLD DISPLACEMENT (REIMBURSEMENT) Description: Project was completed in 2021 using local funds but the airport is seeking reimbursement for the project since this project included meeting FAA standards. Project included displacing the Runway 31 threshold 888 feet to bring the runway protection zone for Runway 31 End almost entirely on to airport property. Cost Estimate: $163,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, ADA AIP match funding PROJECT #7: TAXIWAY E, TAXIWAY H, & TAXIWAY M REHABILITATION (CRACK REPAIR, LIGHTING, AND SIGNAGE) Description: Project includes crack repair, seal coat, new markings, new lighting, and new signage on Taxiway E, Taxiway H, and Taxiway M. Cost Estimate: $400,000 Funding Eligibility: Additional AIP Funding, ADA AIP match funding PROJECT #8: SELF-SERVE AVGAS FUELING FACILITY (SOUTH RAMP) Description: Project includes installation of a small 2,000-to-3,000-gallon AVGAS (100LL) tank with self-serve capabilities. Cost Estimate: $400,000 Funding Eligibility: ADA Funding, Local Funding
Implementation July 2022 Page 153 of 159 FY2025 PROJECTS PROJECT #9: RUNWAY 5-23 REHABILITATION (MILL, OVERLAY, AND LIGHTING) Description: Project includes a mill and overlay of Runway 5-23, following crack repair. Project also includes installing new light fixtures on existing light bases and new conductor in existing conduit. Cost Estimate: $6,350,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA AIP match Funding, Local Funding SUMMARY The short-term CIP includes projects that focus on standardizing airfield pavement configuration, preserving pavement with rehabilitation, terminal/FBO building improvements, the first phase of development of the corporate hangar development, and lighting and marking rehabilitation. Included at the end of the 5-year horizon is construction of a hangar and apron expansion to accommodate demand. The total investment necessary for the short-term CIP is approximately $15,043,000. MID-TERM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The mid-term covers the period 6-10 years and includes 7 projects. These projects are shown in Figure 6-2. Planning projects beyond the short-term timeframe can be challenging. Due to the fluid nature of funding availability and the possibility of changing priorities, these projects have been grouped together into a single project list and not prioritized by year. Further evaluation of these projects should occur during this planning horizon to determine their order of importance based upon airport safety, demand, and efficiency. Costs for privately funded projects are not included as part of this analysis. The following section includes a description of each project. PROJECT #1: HANGAR RAMP EXPANSION/HANGAR CONSTRUCTION – WEST OF FBO/TERMINAL Description: Project includes demolition of Hangar A-1 and Hangar A-2 so that new ramp and taxilane pavement can be constructed across the front lawn of the airport for the construction constructing new ramp and taxilane pavement to support the construction of 7 new corporate hangars and a new ARFF Facility. The new hangars will be constructed by a combination of the airport and private corporations. Cost Estimate: $5,710,000 Funding Eligibility: BIL-AIG Funding, ADA Match Funding, Local Funding
Implementation July 2022 Page 154 of 159 PROJECT #2: ARFF FACILITY CONSTRUCTION Description: Project includes demolition of the existing City Fire Station and ARFF Facility at the intersection of Airport Road and the Airport Entrance Road and constructing a new ARFFF facility on the new ramp constructed as part of Short-Term Project No. 6. The existing facility is nearing the end of its design life and does not provide great access to the airfield for ARFF. Additionally, the city fire station located at this location will no longer be needed soon. Cost Estimate: $1,400,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding PROJECT #3: AIRPORT ENTRANCE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II Description: Project includes increasing the capacity of the stormwater culvert conveying runoff associated with Hogan Creek across the front lawn of the Airport. Cost Estimate: $1,510,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding PROJECT #4: TERMINAL APRON & TAXIWAYS – PHASE 5 (EXTEND TAXIWAY A TO TAXIWAY D) Description: Project is the final phase of the multi-phase project to expand the terminal taxiway pavement from the terminal apron and provide a parallel taxiway for Runway 5-23, north of Runway 13-31. Cost Estimate: $3,820,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding PROJECT #5: RUNWAY 13-31 REHABILITATION (MILL, OVERLAY, PAVEMENT REMOVAL, AND LIGHTING) Description: Project includes removing pavement to decrease the width of Runway 13-31 to 75 feet, completing a mill and overlay of the residual asphalt pavement and replacement of the runway edge lighting. This pavement was last overlaid in FY 2009. This project would be a good opportunity to install PAPIs for Runway 31, so that a non-precision approach can be implemented for Runway 31. Cost Estimate: $1,870,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP match funding PROJECT #6: RUNWAY 23 AND TAXIWAY D EXTENSION Description: Project includes construction of a 605’ extension and realignment of Taxiway D and Taxiway L, to eliminate the “hot-spot” created by the existing configuration of Taxiway D and Taxiway L. The new connecting taxiway will meet the advisory circular design standards. This project will include acquisition of a few parcels of residential property to mitigate incompatible land usage of the new RPZ. Cost Estimate: $6,510,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding
Implementation July 2022 Page 155 of 159 PROJECT #7: TERMINAL RAMP EXPANSION/HANGAR CONSTRUCTION - EAST OF FBO/TERMINAL BUILDING Description: Project includes expanding apron pavement in place of Hangar A-12 and constructing two new hangars north of Hangar A-12 as replacement storage space. Cost Estimate: $5,110,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding, Local Funding SUMMARY Projects in the mid-term have begun to pursue more comprehensive updates of the airfield to current advisory circular design standards. Pavement and lighting maintenance also continues to be a major emphasis of mid-term projects. Approximately $25,930,000 worth of improvements are planned for the mid-term planning horizon. LONG-TERM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The long-term planning period covers the period 11-20 years and includes 8 projects. These projects are shown in Figure 6-3. Due to the fluid nature of funding availability and the possibility of changing priorities, these projects have been grouped together into a single project list and not prioritized by year. Further evaluation of these projects should occur during this planning horizon to determine their order of importance based on airport safety and demand. Additional long-term projects will include privately funded hangar and business developments that are included on the airport layout plan and in the master plan development concept. Costs for privately funded projects are not included as part of this analysis. The following section includes a description of each project. PROJECT #1: PARALLEL TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION (SOUTHEAST SIDE OF RUNWAY 5-23) Description: Project includes constructing a full parallel taxiway on the southeast side of Runway 5-23 to minimize the quantity of aircraft from the South Ramp and the proposed development in the VOR Clearzone from crossing Runway 5-23. Cost Estimate: $6,860,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA AIP Match Funding Project #2: FBO Building Construction/Relocate Self-Serve Fuel System Description: Project includes construction of a new FBO building to a more efficient location and relocation of the self-serve fuel system. Cost Estimate: $1,220,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA AIP Match Funding PROJECT #3: TERMINAL PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS Description: Project includes reconstruction of the main terminal parking lot, minor reconfiguring, improving the overhead lighting, and improving the drainage to mitigate flooding at the front door
Implementation July 2022 Page 156 of 159 of the terminal during heavy rainfall events. The existing parking lot provides a surplus of parking, so additional parking is not anticipated. Cost Estimate: $1,410,000 Funding Eligibility: ADA Funding and Local Funding PROJECT #4: SOUTH RAMP EXPANSION/TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION Description: Project includes expanding the South Ramp to the northwest to allow for the construction of up to 10 more privately developed hangars. Cost Estimate: $2,460,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding, and ADA Funding PROJECT #5: T-HANGAR DEVELOPMENT Description: Project includes expanding the hangar infrastructure north from the existing THangar development off Taxiway L. New infrastructure will support up to 4 T-Hangars. Cost Estimate: $6,860,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, and ADA-AIP Match Funding PROJECT #6: TAXIWAY E RE-ALIGNMENT & TAXIWAY H, TAXIWAY M RECONSTRUCTION Description: Project includes standardizing the taxiway configuration for Taxiway E south of Runway 5-23 to align it to the correct offset of 240 feet to allow for the construction of hangar development. Taxiway H and Taxiway M will also be reconstructed as part of the project. Cost Estimate: $3,000,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding PROJECT #7: RAMP/TAXIWAY/HANGAR DEVELOPMENT IN PLACE OF VOR CLEARZONE – PHASE 1 Description: Project includes design and construction of aircraft parking apron, access taxiway, and utilities in the area that is currently the VOR clearzone, after the VOR is decommissioned. The cost of hangars is not included as there is potential that they could be funded with private funding. Cost Estimate: $2,200,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding PROJECT #8: RAMP/TAXIWAY/HANGAR DEVELOPMENT IN PLACE OF VOR CLEARZONE – PHASE 2 Description: Project includes design and construction of additional aircraft parking apron, access taxiway, and utilities in the Runway 31 area that is currently the VOR clearzone, after the VOR is decommissioned. The construction cost of hangars is not included as there is potential that they could be funded with private funding. Cost Estimate: $2,200,000 Funding Eligibility: AIP Entitlement Funding, Additional AIP Funding, ADA-AIP Match Funding
Implementation July 2022 Page 157 of 159 SUMMARY Projects in the long-term include major terminal renovations that will be triggered by increased passenger activity. Airfield projects include development of corporate and GA hangar areas to accommodate demand. All long-term development projects will be demand driven and incorporated into the ACIP as needed and when appropriate. Approximately $26,210,000 is planned in long-term development. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SUMMARY The CIP is intended as a road map of airport improvements to help guide the City of Hot Springs, Airport Executive Staff and the FAA. The plan as presented will help accommodate the forecast increases in passenger business and aviation activity demand at HOT over the next 20 years and beyond.
Preferred Alternative - Environmental Overview July 2022 Page 158 of 159 CHAPTER 7: PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE – ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW Analysis of the potential environmental impacts of recommended airport development projects is a key component of the Master Plan. This Environmental Overview will identify significance thresholds for the various resource categories contained in FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, Exhibit 4-1 and FAA Order 5050.4B, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementation Instructions for Airport Actions, Table 7.1 and then evaluate the development concept to determine whether the proposed actions could individually or collectively significantly affect the quality of the environment. The construction of any improvements depicted on the recommended development concept plan would require compliance with NEPA to receive federal financial assistance or to obtain a federal approval (i.e., a federal action). For projects not “categorically excluded” under FAA Order 1050.1F, compliance with NEPA is generally satisfied through the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA). An EA is prepared when the initial review of the proposed action indicates that it is not categorically excluded, involves at least one extraordinary circumstance, or the action is not one known normally to require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If none of the potential impacts are likely to be significant, then the responsible FAA official prepares a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), which briefly presents, in writing, the reasons why an action, not otherwise categorically excluded, would not have a significant impact on the environment and the approving official may approve it. Issuance of a FONSI signifies that FAA would not prepare an EIS and has completed the NEPA process for the proposed action. In instances where significant environmental impacts are expected, an EIS may be required. An EIS is a clear, concise, and appropriately detailed document that provides agency decisionmakers and the public with a full and fair discussion of significant environmental impacts of the proposed action and reasonable alternatives and implements the requirement in NEPA §102(2)(C) for a detailed written statement. This cursory environmental review was performed to document potential environmental impacts associated with the Airport Master Plan update for 2016. The environmental and community impacts for the proposed improvements are briefly summarized in this document in accordance with the environmental study requirements set forth in FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures and Order 5050.4B National Environmental Policy Act. All summarizations are cursory in nature, and further study will be required through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Each resource
Preferred Alternative - Environmental Overview July 2022 Page 159 of 159 category is discussed below in respect to the desktop review conducted for the planning area and data evaluated for determining potential impacts. PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT –ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW The preferred development concept as outlined has been reviewed to identify as early as possible any potential environmental issues. Based on this evaluation, the preferred development concept may affect resources outlined in the applicable FAA orders as detailed below. The environmental resources evaluated are grouped into the following three categories: 1) No Impact or Minor/Temporary Impact, 2) Moderate Impacts, and 3) Moderate/High Impact potential. NO IMPACT OR MINOR/TEMPORARY Air Quality – Temporary impacts during construction are expected but are not expected to cause pollutant concentrations to exceed one or more of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as established by the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act. According to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality in a 2019 report, Arkansas is one of only 13 states with no nonattainment areas. Coastal Barriers & Coastal Zone Barriers – The coast is approximately 326 miles from the airport, therefore these resources are not affected. Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species – The project is not known to contain suitable habitat for federally listed species. Energy Supplies, Natural Resources and Sustainable Design – The project is anticipated to have minimal impacts on the areas natural resources and energy supplies. Light Emissions and Visual Effects – The future development of HOT is not expected to have an impact on light emissions or visually in the area. Historical and Archeological – No previously recorded historic or archeological sites were found to be located within the project area during a file search for cultural, historical and archeological sites. Tribes have expressed interest in previous projects at the Airport, resulting in tribal consultation being required on those projects. With that, tribal consultation is anticipated for future projects at the Airport. Wild and Scenic Rivers – There are no wild and scenic rivers in the project area. Hazardous Materials – There are no known hazardous materials sites in the area. Solid Waste – There are no known locations involved in the preferred development alternative where solid waste is present. Farmlands – The area surrounding HOT is not considered prime farmland based on the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service – Web Soil Survey. Floodplains – None of the area impacted by the development are in an established floodplain, except for the area impacted by the Airport Drainage Improvements project that will improve the drainage at the entrance of the Airport. This project will impact the floodplain associated with Hogan Creek, which is defined by the USFWS Wetlands Mapper as a riverine, that extends across the limits of the northwest quadrant of the airport.
Preferred Alternative - Environmental Overview July 2022 Page 160 of 159 Water Quality – Water quality is not expected to be impacted by the development. However, a more in-depth review will be necessary prior to project design. MODERATE PROBABILITY FOR IMPACT Compatible Land Use – There are several residences located at the approach end of Runway 23 that would be impacted by the growth and development of the airport as a result of the need to protect the new RPZ when the runway is extended. Environmental Justice – For property acquisition off the end of Runway 23, residential relocations will be required. Possible impacts to minority or low-income populations should be considered. Noise – The extension of Runway 23 may result in increases in noise impacts to the residential area northeast of the airport. Wetlands – A riverine runs along the approach end of Runway 23 and would be impacted by the runway extension. This feature is considered to be an intermittent stream based on historical observations. Further study will be needed to determine the full impact and required mitigation, if any. The riverine and potentially some wetlands where the old detention basin is east of the intersection of the runways would need to be mitigated prior to construction of the parallel taxiway on the south side of Runway 5-23. Hogan Creek, a riverine which extends across the limits of the northwest quadrant of the Airport, is an intermittent stream and it will be impacted by the improvements from the Airport Drainage Improvements project. MODERATE TO HIGH POTENTIAL FOR IMPACT None