The costs to operate the facility will be shared. The development of this combination-use facility will benefit both the Fire and Airport Departments. The airport operations office is currently located in the administration building, and will not be able to facilitate the new equipment required with the security upgrades planned. This facility does not provide staff with a well-organized facility to store equipment, spare parts, tools, etc. The current airport maintenance facility is contained in an aircraft storage hangar with most equipment stored outdoors, subject to the elements, year round (mower, sweeper, bucket truck, snow plow). In addition to the ARFF function, this facility will also support Airport Operations and Maintenance as well as storage for snow removal equipment. A newer facility will also provide better infrastructure to support ARFF operations. The construction of a new station located closer to mid-field will provide the Fire Department with the facility capable of meeting all future response times. While the ARFF unit is able to make the 3-minute response time from the current location, when the lengthening of the main runway is accomplished the ARFF unit will no longer achieve the 3-minute requirement. Station 73 located on Clubhouse Drive was constructed in 1971 and is reaching the end of its useful service life. Part of the ARFF requirements include a maximum of a 3-minute response time by the primary ARFF vehicle to an aircraft incident scene, application of foam suppressing agent, and the creation of an escape route for passengers and crew. The City is required by the Airport Operating Certificate issued by the FAA and Federal Aviation Regulation part 139 to provide dedicated aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) services. Justification (Benefit to Community or Legal Requirement)
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