10/02/98 Boharski & Bissel to GabbertOctober 2, 1998
Mr. Dave Gabb ert
Federal Aviation Adrm*nistration
Department of Transportation
2725 Skyway Drive, Suite #
Helenal MT 59602
Dear -Mr. Gabbert:
Thank you for attending the Kalispell City Council workshop September 28 where the initial report
on the Kalispell City Airport Master Plan was presented. we found the information and discussion
to be extremely beneficial. Your comments were very helpful.
We are writing to confirm our understanding of some key issues raised during the discussions
Monday evening. These are outlined as follows:
We understand that there is no Federal statutory exclusion of AIP funding for B-I airports.
2. we understand that the restriction on initial/new AIP funding for property acquisition to
"close -in" B-II airports is a matter of FAA discretionary policy, rather than statute.
3. we understand that AIP reimbursement for land acquisition funding is possible if the airport
is to be developed to B-H width standards by City acquisitions at a 75% or greater length, and
if acquisitions are made following "Uniform Act" provisions.
4. The City of Kalispell is prepared to commit up to one nullion dollars (plus Montana
Aeronautics and other funding as available), and is prepared to assure the long term
management, protection and operation of the Kalispell City Airport. This sum from the City
would pay 100% of KGEZ radio tower relocation or other mitigation measures as identified,
with the remainder of City money to be used on a l0%/90% match with AIP funds in order
to finance land acquisition and on -airport improvements (runway, taxiway, ramps, aprons,
earthwork., lighting and fencing, etc.). It is understood that based on Phase I of the Morrison-
Maierle Airport Faster Plan, the approximate total cost of this project will be 6.3 million
dollars.
Post Office Box 1997 •Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
NNOMTelephone (406) 758-7700 •FAX (406) 758-7758
Dave Oabbert
October 2, 1998
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We would appreciate your confirmation of these understandings. we look forward to working with
you and the Federal Aviation Administration in the further improvements to Kalispell City Airport_
As always, either of us are available to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Wm.E - BohDr
Wm. E. Boharski Gilbert K. Bissell
Mayor
City of Kalispell
Chairman
Kalispell City Airport Authority
cc: Lowell Johnson, Manager
Airports Division, FAA
Renton, WA. 98055-0456
Chairman
Kalispell City Airport
Advisory Board