Gates/Kalispell City AirportFred Leistlko
From: C-,.W-Gates&aa.gov
Sent Monday, Januaiy 14, 2008 11-46 AM
To: Ronald E. Olson
Cc: Fred Leisfiko; rick@rpa-hin.com
Subject- Re: Kal*x-ql City Akport
Attachments: 5100-17—chq6.doc; Ronald E Olson.vcf
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Based on the airport environmental assessment dated December 2002, we concluded that the
planned airport expansion would not result in significant environmental impacts. Following
this finding, we have indicated that we will support federal grant funds (under the Airport
Improvement Program - AIP) subject to available funds, for approved lands and related costs
acquired subject to the provisions of the Uniform Act and the FAA Land Acquisition policy (AC
5100-17- attached). Section 3-20 generally discusses condemnation.
Although we would support acquisition including condemnation, the authority to condemn rests
with the City of Kalispell (owner of the airport). Please let me know if we need to discuss
further.
Thanks,
Gary M. Gates, P-E.
Airport Engineer and Planner
FAA, Helena Airports District Offi
2725 Skyway Drive, Suite 2
-Helena---- MT -59602 -
406-449-5230