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Executive Director’s REPORTExecutive Director’s REPORT

Working Paper #1, which is comprised of Chapters 2 & 3 (Inventory and Forecasts) has been completed. Forecasts were submitted to the FAA for review and approval on January 5th. The FAA has approved the Forecasts. Atkins is moving forward with Working Paper #2, which includes:

Chapter 4 – Design Criteria and Facility Requirements

Identification of design criteria for the airfield and comparison of the projected aviation demand to the existing capacity of the facilities at Sebring Regional Airport. This comparison will be used to deter-mine future facility requirements over the 20-year planning period. Elements will include:

• Demand and Capacity Calculations• Airside Facility Requirements• Landside Facility Requirements• Support Facility Requirements

CSX Rail Spur Rehab/ReconstructionOn February 20th, Atkins provided SAA with an Alternatives

Analysis report for the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the rail spur, side tracks, and associated rail infrastructure. Based on the function user requirements and CSC design criteria, five (5) track rehabilita-tion alternatives have been developed. For each track rehab alternative, the analysis considered the construction phasing, cost impacts, future airport development, and improvements to the existing layout con-figuration. Based on the review meeting with SAA on February 27th, a recommendation has been made to fully reconstruct the existing rail. Subject to board approval, detailed design will move forward on this recommendation, and construction plans and specifications will be ready for bid in June.

Terminal Apron Rehab/ReconstructionOn February 7th, Atkins provided SAA with an Alternatives

Analysis report for the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the Terminal Apron. This report considered a number of possible rehabilitation and reconstruction alternatives for the apron pavement, which included:

• Crack sealing and Joint repair w/ isolated slab replacement• Crack & Seating w/ Asphalt Overlay• Full depth reconstruction w/ Asphalt• Full depth reconstruction w/ Concrete

Each alternative was evaluated based on construct-ability, life-cycle costs, and operational needs. Atkins is currently recommending a full depth reconstruction with a new concrete (PCC) pavement section, but the FAA will need to review and concur with the recommenda-tion. A copy of the Alternative Analysis report has been provided to them. A review meeting with SAA was held on 3/12.

Construction documents for the entire apron area will be completed and bid in May. The project has been broken into four (4) phases, based on the anticipated funding schedule. The FAA ADO recently informed Atkins that they may be able to fund the entire project in one year rather than over multiple years/phases. Subject to available funding, one or more of the proposed phases will begin in September/October 2018.

Terminal Building Roof ReplacementA pre-construction meeting with Advanced Roofing, Inc. was held

on February 8th. At this meeting, a number of items were discussed, including: work areas, safety/security, working hours/days, construc-tion schedule, procurement of materials, and permitting require-ments. A Notice to Proceed (NTP) has been issued and submittals have been received from the contractor and reviewed by the Engineer. Substantial completion of the roof replacement is currently scheduled for the end of May (120 calendar days from start of work), with final completion and project closeout in June.

Terminal HVAC ImprovementsImprovements to the Terminal Building HVAC system, which

includes:• Replacement of all Variable Volume and Temperature (VVT) boxes in all three HVAC systems, • Procurement and installation of a new Direct Digital Control (DDC) System.• Testing and Commissioning of the HVAC system improvements.Bid documents have been developed and the RFP will be advertised

in the August/September time-frame.

Repairs and Renovations to Airport BuildingsRFQ 17-06 includes the repairs and renovations to a number of

buildings and facilities, including:• Airport Terminal Building (SAA) - #1• Commercial Hangar Building (Lockwood) - #33• Commercial Hangar Building (SAA) - #60• Commercial Hangar Building (SAA) - #103• Commercial Hangar Building (SAA) - #104• T-Hangar Buildings (SAA) - #99, 100, 101, 102• T-Hangar Buildings (SAA) - #105, 106, 107, 108• Industrial Building (Custom Tanning) - #727• Industrial Building (Everglades) - #906

On February 1st, proposals were received from five (5) design/build teams; Frasier Contracting, Johnson-Laux Construction, LCobb Construction, Marmer Construction, and SEMCO Construction. A selection committee was formed to review the proposals. The commit-tee met on February 8th to rank the proposals based on each team’s qualifications and understanding of the project. The results of those rankings, and a recommendation of award, are provided with this

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report. Scope of work and contact negotiations have begun with Frasier Contracting.

Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Replacement

The existing AWOS was installed and commissioned in 2003. Due to the age of the equipment, and subsequent damage received during Hurricane Irma, the existing AWOS will need to be replaced. Existing infrastructure (tower, equipment frame, concrete founda-tions, and power supply) can be reused, but the AWOS equipment,

sensors, and related materials will have to be replaced. An RFP package has been developed and the project will be advertised in March/April.

Fencing Repair and ReplacementThe damage to the existing fencing was assessed by AVCON in

October of 2017. Based on the recommendations in the report, bid documents have been developed in order to put out an RFP package to complete the repairs. An RFP package has been developed and will be advertised the week of March 12th.

Airport Director Attends FAA’s 3rd annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) SymposiumThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) co-hosted the FAA’s 3rd annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium on March 6-8, 2018 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The UAS Symposium provides attendees with the opportunity to engage face-to-face with a cross-section of government and industry leaders and innovators about the latest industry developments, regulations, research, and other initiatives to safely integrate UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS). The program focused on initiatives to meet the technical challenges facing UAS operations and industry partnerships to safe integration.

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Executive Director Attends Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Conference

Unmanned Cargo Aircraft (UCA) are a relatively new phenomenon; the first UCA service is to be started in Kenya this year. UCA offer the potential to transport loads of 1 to 10 tons or more over both short and long distances, on routes that are unfea-sible or uneconomical for other modes of transport.

During the conference, internation-ally renowned speakers introduced UCA

development projects and potential applica-tions.

The Conference brought together manu-facturers, operators, knowledge institutes, consultants, shippers and government organizations active in the upcoming field of unmanned cargo aircraft.

Topics of the conference:• UCA business models: how to earn money with UCA.• UCA configurations: what could – an should – UCA look like.

• Regulation: where are UCA allowed to fly, and under which conditions.• Societal benefits: what can UCA contribute to economic and social development.• Industrial participation: how can UCA contribute to innovation and what opportunities do they generate for new enterprises.• Market analysis.

This year’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Advance Auto Parts showed growth in ticket sales, vendor sales, corporate hospitality, concessions and entertainment value to all guests. Still developing numbers, but it appears this was the greatest 12 Hours event in many years.

The week opened with a downtown Sebring IMSA WeatherTech team transporter parade. The property was near capacity Friday for the

Alan Jay 120 Continental Series race and the Alan Jay concert featur-ing Nashville star Craig Morgan. Saturday’s weather was spectacular and gate sales matched the advance increases. We also attempted a new approach to beer sales that more than quadrupled sales.

The 66th running of the event proved to set a bar for performance that the combination IMSA-WEC event in 2019 will be challenged to match.

SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)

Sebring Airport Authority host-ed a 14 CFR PT 107 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)Operation on the airport sur-face, runway, aprons, taxiways, and drainage canal. UASoperations were conducted from the surface to 200’ feet AGL (364’ MSL) on March

22 and 23. The operations were performed in close coordination with Sebring Regional Airport. Booz Allen Hamilton, in con-junction with the Airport, part-nered with the Raleigh based drone company, PrecisionHawk, Inc., to conduct aerial drone sur-veys of the airport facility. These

airborne imagery collection tests are designed to improve the airport by providing early detec-tion of pavement deterioration, erosion, and structural issues on the airport. This activity is a result of our partnership with 23 of the world’s leading research

institutions and a 100 leading industry and government part-ners that comprise the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE).

Reporting from Wayne Estes

Sebring Regional Airport128 Authority LaneSebring, Florida 33870www.sebring-airport.com863.655.6444

S I T E M A P

A C C E L E R A T E Y O U R B U S I N E S S ’ S P O T E N T I A L

With strategic access to major markets by land, sea and air—Sebring Regional Airport and Commerce Park offers a wide range of business advantages and incentives to support your company’s future. In the heart of Central Florida, the 2,000-acre park is conveniently situated within a 150-mile radius of 85 percent of the state’s population. Already home to Sebring International Raceway, a premier sports car racing facility, the park is uniquely positioned to accelerate your business.

A T A G L A N C E

Transportation Access Major Highways: Nearby Highways 27, 70 & 98 link to

Florida’s Turnpike and major interstates: I-4, I-95 & I-75.

Air: Sebring Regional serves corporate aircraft and air freight.

Seven international airports are located within 150 miles,

including Orlando and Tampa.

Sea: Ports of Tampa and Manatee are 90 miles away with

five other deep-water ports easily accessible.

Rail: Industrial rail spur runs directly to the park.

Workforce NeedsFunding assistance for customized training available through

Heartland Workforce Board and nearby training providers, including:

Locally funded Employed Worker Training Program for

existing businesses.

Florida’s Quick Response Training Program for new or

expanding businesses.

Florida’s Incumbent Worker Training Program provides skills

upgrade training for existing businesses.

Infrastructure Electrical service: Progress Energy

Water & Sewer: City of Sebring Utilities

Natural Gas: Sebring Gas

Telecom: Embarq Telecommunications

Taxes and Incentives

the park offers numerous financial incentives.

Agency’s in the country, Sebring Airport Authority can provide

unique economic development incentives.

Sebring Airport Authority can offer special incentives to

qualifying life sciences projects.

economic expansion.

To begin exploring how Sebring Regional Airport and Commerce Park can help your business take off, contact us today:

Sebring Airport Authority. 128 Authority Lane. Sebring, FL 33870. (863) 655-6444. www.sebring-airport.com.