PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PROPOSED COLLECTION OF PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGES AT

COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT

Date of Public Notice: 03/22/2023

The first amendment to this application was later submitted primarily to decrease the funding associated

with the relief of PFC indebtedness through the CARES grant and the reduction in actual expenses for

several of the projects. The first amendment decreased the collection authority from $25,194,101 to

$20,116,155.

This second amendment will request a decrease in PFC funding to change the application of funding from

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Project Description – Financial

This project cost $171,953 of which $171,953 will be funded with PFCs ($163,765 through Pay-

Go and $8,188 through financing).

Project Justification

in order to facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage at the Colorado Springs Airport.

Project Objective

The main objective of this project was the procurement of new Flight and Baggage Information

Display Systems in order to provide a more reliable means of passenger and baggage movement

at the Colorado Springs Airport.

Actual project start: April 2017

Project Description – Physical

This is a phased, multi-year rehabilitation project of the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

(COS) terminal building.

new, more reliable ones.

This phase also involved the replacement of three (3) Roof top units in the East Terminal Unit of

COS Airport, which entailed the complete removal and replacement of the existing roofing

Project Justification

The Colorado Springs Airport terminal building was constructed in 1992, and no major

reconstruction or rehabilitation has been performed since initial construction.

As a result, the existing escalators were over twenty (20) years old and required constant

maintenance due to their aging equipment, thus inhibiting the efficient movement of

passengers throughout the terminal building.

This project assisted in proactively rehabilitating aging systems and structures within the

terminal building to maintain the structural integrity of the building and prevent system failures

that could potentially cause flight delays or cancellations.

This was accomplished through the acquisition of new roofing equipment and design for new

escalator equipment in order to facilitate the efficient movement of passengers throughout the

COS Airport terminal building.

Actual project start: July 2017

Project Description – Physical

This was a multi-phased project which entailed the full depth reconstruction of Taxiway G and

Terminal connectors.

Phase II of this project included full depth reconstruction of the existing PCC Pavement structure

at Taxiway G from Taxiway M through Taxiway P. The work included new Taxiway Edge Lights,

new underground cabling and conduit, new illuminated location and guidance Signs, installation

of a sub-drainage system, pavement markings and bituminous paved shoulders. Additionally,

Division of Aeronautics (CDOT) funds and $1,013,956 will be funded with PFCs ($355,329

through Pay-Go and $658,627 through debt financing).

Project Justification

Taxiway G between Taxiway M through Taxiway P was originally constructed in 1992 and had

not had any major rehabilitation or reconstruction work completed since original construction.

Based on the June 2015 pavement management field inspection and subsequent report

prepared by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, an overall

Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 42 was assigned to the section of Taxiway G between TW M

through TW P. PCI values are assigned for pavement management on a 1-100 scale, with ranges

that identify maintenance, major rehabilitation and replacement. PCI assigned values of 41-55

indicate need for major rehabilitation / reconstruction. PCI values below 41 indicate need for

This project included engineering design services for Phase III of the rehabilitation of Taxiway G

Project Description – Financial

(AIP) funds and $46,857 will be funded with PFCs ($44,626 through Pay-Go and $2,231 through

debt financing).

Rehab TWY C, G, Terminal Connectors (Phase III Construction)

This is a multi-phased project which entailed the full depth reconstruction of Taxiway G and

Terminal connectors.

ASR is a chemical reaction between aggregate (course and fine) and the cement. It causes a gel-

like substance to form that weakens the structure of the pavement, ultimately causing failure

and creates Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that requires significant repairs and frequent

maintenance to maintain a safe operating pavement structure. Not all aggregates and sands are

reactive. ASR accelerates the deterioration of the pavement surfaces.

The rehabilitation project was proposed in order to provide a safe surface for continued Aircraft

Operations on Taxiway G.

Project Objective

The objective behind the full depth reconstruction of the portion of Taxiway G as described in

this phase is to preserve the safety of passenger carriers and other aircraft utilizing the Airport’s

primary taxiway system (TWY’s E, G and H) by replacing ASR-affected pavement with new

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP).

This reconstruction allows for continuous access to Runway 17R/35L, the Airport’s primary

runway and mitigate hazards to aircraft caused by FOD resulting from ASR-affected pavement.