201605 Board Meeting Packet - Reno

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201605 Board Meeting Packet - Reno
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Andy Wirth, Chair
Rick Murdock, Vice Chair
Nat Carasali, Secretary
Jerry Hall, Treasurer
Bill Eck
Lisa Gianoli
Adam Mayberry
Jenifer Rose
Jessica Sferrazza
PRESIDENT/CEO
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E.
EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT/COO
Dean E. Schultz, A.A.E.
GENERAL COUNSEL
Ann Morgan, Fennemore Craig
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Claire Johnson
RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 19, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Board Room, Administrative Offices
Second Floor, Main Terminal Building
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno, Nevada
Items V, VI, VII, IX, X and XIII are action items for the Board to consider. The Board may discuss a matter
when it is brought up, but no action may be taken on it unless it has been specifically included on an agenda as
an action item.
Public comment at the Board meeting will be allowed on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Persons
are invited to submit comments in writing on agenda items and/or attend and make comment on that item at the
Board meeting. Requests to speak on a particular item should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board before
the item is called by the Chairman.
I.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Employee, Tenant and Special Recognition
B. Introduction of New, Promoted and Retired Employees
C. Tenant Communication
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT, if any – Limited to three minutes per person
V.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 14, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
VI.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
VII.
PUBLIC HEARING, DISCUSSION & ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET
A. #16(05)-11 Adoption of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget
VIII.
COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS
A. Finance and Business Development Committee
B. Planning and Construction Committee
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C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
IX.
Airport Noise Advisory Panel (ANAP)
Community Outreach Committee (COC)
Stead Liaison
RSCVA Board
Air Service Liaison
The Chamber Reno Sparks Northern Nevada
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Users Committee
Compensation Committee
State Legislative Priorities Committee
CONSENT ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
A. #16(05)-12 Authorization for the President/CEO to Award a Construction Contract for the
De-Icing Materials Storage Facility Project at Reno-Tahoe International Airport,
with Reyman Brothers Construction, in the Amount of $312,000
X.
ITEMS FOR BOARD INFORMATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. #16(05)-13 Approval to Award a Five (5) Year Contract for Janitorial Services for the Main
Terminal Building at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with Wow Cleaning
Corporation, in the Amount of $966,000
B. #16(05)-14 Adoption of Resolution No. 529: A Resolution Amending Resolution No.
525, a Master Fee Resolution Setting Forth Airport Rates and Charges for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 Pursuant to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Fiscal Year 20162017 Annual Budget
C. #16(05)-15 Authorization for the President/CEO to Execute an 18-Month Contract for the
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Employee Life & Accidental Death and
Dismemberment and Long Term Disability Insurance, with Symetra Financial for
the Period July 2016 – December 2017, in the Amount of $202,017, and a 30Month Contract with Vision Service Plan for the Period July 2016 – December
2018, in the Amount of $14,300, for Vision Third Party Administration Claims
Processing and Preferred Provider Network Access
D. #16(05)-16 Authorization for the President/CEO to Execute a One-Year Contract for the
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Employee Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Coverage for Fiscal Year 2016-2017, with Starr Aviation, in the Amount of
$307,000
E. #16(05)-17 Adoption of a Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Liability and
Property Insurance Program and Approval of Premiums in the Amount of
$919,108
F. #16(05)-18 Discussion and Confirmation of the Chairman’s Reappointment of Trustee Nat
Carasali to Serve a Two-Year Term on the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors
Authority Board Effective July 1, 2016
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XI.
ITEMS FOR BOARD INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
A. Presentations
None.
B. Board Meeting Schedule
1. June 7, 2016
2. June 7, 2016
3. June 9, 2016
4. June 16, 2016
5. June 20, 2016
6. June 28, 2016
7. July 12, 2016
8. July 12, 2016
9. July 14, 2016
9:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am
5:30 pm
3:30 pm
10:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am
Finance & Business Development Committee Meeting
Planning & Construction Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
Community Outreach Committee Meeting
Airport Noise Advisory Panel Meeting
State Legislative Priorities Committee Meeting
Finance & Business Development Committee Meeting
Planning & Construction Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
C. President/CEO’s Report
D. General Board comments, questions, and items for future Board meetings
XII.
PUBLIC COMMENT, if any – Limited to three minutes per person
XIII.
ADJOURNMENT
Items will not necessarily be considered in the sequence listed. This meeting may be continued if all of the
items are not covered in the time allowed. If the meeting is to be continued, the time and place will be
announced at the end of the portion of the meeting to be continued.
SUPPORTING MATERIAL: The designated contact to obtain supporting material is Claire Johnson, Clerk of
the Board, P.O. Box 12490, Reno, NV, 89510 or 775-328-6410. Supporting material is also available at the
Reno-Tahoe Airport (Administrative Offices) and at the scheduled meeting.
Members of the public who are disabled and require special accommodations or assistance at the meeting are
requested to notify the Clerk of the Board in writing at P.O. Box 12490, Reno, Nevada 89510 or by calling
(775) 328-6410 prior to the meeting date.
THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
1. Airport Authority Administrative Offices – 2001 E. Plumb Lane, Reno
2. Washoe County Administrative Offices – 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno
3. Reno City Hall – One East First Street, Reno
4. Sparks City Hall – 431 Prater Way, Sparks
*** These draft minutes have not yet been approved and are subject to revision at the next
regularly scheduled meeting. ***
RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
BRIEF OF MINUTES
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 14, 2016
9:00 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Andy Wirth, Chair
Rick Murdock, Vice Chair
Nat Carasali, Secretary
Jerry Hall, Treasurer
Lisa Gianoli
Adam Mayberry
Jenifer Rose
Jessica Sferrazza
ALSO PRESENT
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E.
President/CEO
Dean Schultz, A.A.E.
Executive Vice President/COO
Ann Morgan
General Counsel
Claire Johnson
Clerk of the Board
MEMBERS ABSENT/EXCUSED
Bill Eck
The Board of Trustees met in the Board Room, Airport Authority Administrative Offices, Reno-Tahoe
International Airport, Reno, Nevada. Chairman Andy Wirth called the meeting to order. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
III. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
A. Employee, Tenant and Special Recognitions
Marily Mora, President/CEO, introduced Len Stevens, CEO of the Reno-Sparks-Northern
Nevada Chamber of Commerce, and Sarah Sommers, Executive Board Officer and Past Chair
of the Chamber. Mr. Stevens said that the first impression that people have when getting off an
airplane today is totally different than from a few years ago. He stated that the improvements
made to the Airport, together with the work done with businesses in the community to bring in
more flights and the steps taken to correlate with the growth that is occurring in the community,
has been outstanding. Mr. Stevens said that the award presented to the Reno-Tahoe Airport
Authority (RTAA) by the Chamber is not one that is given every year. It is a special award, the
Business Impact of the Year Award, and was given for the amazing job being done by the
RTAA. Mr. Stevens said that the Chamber is proud to have the RTAA in the business
community. He congratulated the Trustees and staff for the significance of the role they’ve
played in growing the Northern Nevada community. Ms. Sommers shared that the RTAA is
only the second recipient of this award and that it is a privilege for the Chamber to make the
award. Ms. Mora expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the partnership with the Chamber
and the business community.
Next, Mr. Mora called on Brian Kulpin, Vice President of Marketing and Public Affairs, to
provide comment on the Airport Revenue News award. Mr. Kulpin asked that his team join
him at the podium and said it is an honor to talk about an award that is really about the entire
Airport team. He said there is a mantra at the Airport, and that is that we make the all-important
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first and last impression on people coming and going from the region. The staff of the RTAA
takes that mantra to heart, from the customer service training that begins when employees are
first hired, to the ongoing programs like Kindness Take Flight, Paws 4 Passengers, and the
military welcomes.
Mr. Kulpin stated that the Airport was recently recognized for these
efforts at the ARN 2016 Revenue Conference & Exhibition held March 6-9th, where RenoTahoe International Airport was named the Airport with the Best Customer Service in the small
airport category. Mr. Kulpin recognized the Marketing team and the entire Airport team for this
prestigious award. He also introduced four of the Paws 4 Passengers volunteer teams who take
the edge off traveling for our customers. He then recognized the volunteers who make up the
Kindness Takes Flight team. These volunteers come from departments all across the Airport
and are out in the terminal on a regular basis, spreading kindness and joy to the traveling public.
Ms. Mora introduced Airport Police Chief Robert Vester to speak about the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Ms. Mora also acknowledged Krys
Bart, former RTAA President/CEO, as being present in the audience and under whose
leadership the Police Department received their initial accreditation. Chief Vester explained
that CALEA is an organization founded for the purpose of creating national standards and best
practices for law enforcement agencies. CALEA has developed a core set of standards (186)
that are at the heart of every law enforcement agency’s duties and responsibilities, and which
guide and support the agency managers and executives to develop policies, procedures, and
practices consistent with those recognized standards. An agency demonstrates compliance with
the standards by having assessors, who are professionals from other accredited agencies,
volunteer their time to audit the agency’s policies and ensure the standards are being met. Chief
Vester explained that this assessment is done every three years. He indicated there are 17,985
police agencies in the United States, of which 650 are CALEA accredited, and of those 650
agencies, only 12 are airport police departments. The RTAA Police Department was initially
accredited in 2013 and in March 2016 the department was awarded its first 3-year
reaccreditation. Chief Vester stated that the achievement of such an award is the effort of the
entire Airport team. He said his department is proud to be recognized with this distinction and
in commemoration of the award, Chief Vester presented each Trustee with a CALEA
medallion. Chair Wirth congratulated the Chief and complimented him on the professionalism
of the Airport Police team.
Next, Ms. Mora announced that the RTAA recently received the Airports Council InternationalNorth America (ACI-NA) Human Resources Excellence Recognition award. She invited Brian
Moore, Director of Human Resources, to talk about the specifics of the award. Mr. Moore said
he was privileged to represent the RTAA at the ACI-NA Conference on April 5th to accept the
inaugural Human Resources (HR) Excellence Recognition award in the category of Change
Management for the RTAA’s efforts in promoting an innovative change management program
that contributes to the improvement in airport business performance and employee work. For
this recognition, the RTAA submitted four different program, including the THRIVE Values,
the Culture Club, the Succession Planning, and the Airport Authority University (AAU). Mr.
Moore stated this is a significant honor and as previously mentioned is the inaugural national
recognition for this category. Mr. Moore acknowledged Maggie McGrew, HR Training
Coordinator, for the outstanding work she did in writing up the application that was
instrumental in earning the recognition. Mr. Moore clarified that HR Excellence refers to HR
practices, and speaks to the best practices of the organization as a whole, which involves the
entire RTAA team and the leadership for supporting the practices and programs. Ms. Mora
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thanked Mr. Moore and said it is important that the RTAA is working on the internal culture to
be the best that we can be.
Ms. Mora invited Mr. Kulpin back to the podium to share the fact that the RTAA won the
Anna.aero Cake of the Week award for the Alaska Airlines to Orange County new service
launch. Mr. Kulpin said that it is a tradition in the airline industry to have a cake at new air
service launch celebrations. With the launch of Orange County on March 16th, the RTAA
wanted to have a Disney/beach themed cake, and challenged Isabel’s Bakery located in Sparks
to create the cake. Isabel’s stepped up to the challenge and created the sand castle cake which
won the Cake of the Week award.
Ms. Mora announced the recipient of the Employee of the Quarter Award for the 1st quarter of
2016. Brittnee Butcher, Airport Communications Specialist, was recognized for her
commitment to safety and security at the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Ms. Butcher
recently completed and passed the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) audit with the
State, thereby enabling all Airport Communications Center staff to be certified to access the
NCIC database through 2017. NCIC is the system used for entering and clearing alerts for
missing persons, warrants, and much more, which assists the RTAA in keeping the traveling
public and our employees safe. This achievement represents one of several efforts cited as
examples of how Ms. Butcher works toward the betterment of her department and the RTAA as
a whole. Ms. Mora congratulated Ms. Butcher on the well-deserved award. Ms. Butcher
stated she is honored to have received this award and thanked the Recognition Committee and
her teammates in AirComm.
B. Introduction of New, Promoted and Retired Employees
Dean Schultz, Executive Vice President/COO, introduced two new employees – April Conway,
part-time Marketing Coordinator in Marketing and Public Affairs and RJ Paredes-Smith,
Facilities Custodian in Building Maintenance & Services.
Next, Mr. Schultz recognized one employee on her recent promotion – Lacy Glodowski was
promoted to the position of Administrative Assistant III in the Planning and Engineering
department effective April 4, 2016.
C. Tenant Communication
None.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to 3 minutes)
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Trustee Hall, seconded by Trustee Sferrazza, which motion duly carried by
unanimous vote, the Board approved the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting of February
11, 2016.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Wirth requested an amendment to the agenda in order to allow the Board to hear Item X.
Items for Board Information and Discussion, A. Presentations, 3. Regional Air Service Corporation
Update, following this Item VI. Approval of Agenda.
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On motion by Trustee Murdock, seconded by Trustee Rose, which motion duly carried by
unanimous vote, the Board approved the April 14, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting agenda as
amended.
X. ITEMS FOR BOARD INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
A. Presentations
3. Chair Wirth introduced Kimberlee Tolkien, Vice Chair and Secretary, and Carol Chaplin,
Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee, for the Regional Air Service Corporation (RASC).
Ms. Tolkien began by stating that RASC, formerly known as the Regional Marketing
Committee (RMC), was developed in June of 2001. She stated that the goal of RASC is to
assist the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in maintaining and increasing air service to the
Reno-Lake Tahoe region. The organization’s objectives include increasing visitor demand
to the region and building the Reno-Tahoe brand, creating funding levels to support specific
airline marketing efforts, and encouraging cooperative participation from regional public
and private tourism industry organizations.
The current membership includes many of the original members, but has been expanded to
include several local businesses as well. Ms. Chaplin stated it is important to note that
RASC is a very unique, collaborative organization that views the Airport as the hub of a
large tourism region. RASC is a membership organization that is based on a financial
contribution. During it’s 15 years in existence, over $10 million has been contributed to
support new flights, maintain existing flights, develop airline partnerships and purchase the
Innovata flight mapping tool. Innovata sits on the RASC website, FlyRenoTahoe.com, and
is made available to any business in the region to add to their website. The Innovata tool is
also on the Airport’s website.
Ms. Chaplin listed recent changes that have occurred with the organization including
incorporating to become RASC, which provides the ability to negotiate and sign contracts
directly with airlines. Incorporation also brought with it a new membership structure, a new
voting structure, and a modified mission to: Grow and sustain business and leisure air
service for the Reno-Tahoe region. Additional focus is now placed on how important the
business traveler is in the formulas used by the airlines to determine the success of flights to
the region. Ms. Chaplin stated that RASC is looking to expand membership and grow their
resources. Ms. Tolkien added that a central focus is getting more involvement and
engagement from the business community.
Ms. Tolkien discussed the recent activities in new air service and stated that RASC has been
an integral partner with the Airport in promoting the new flights. Next, she invited Ms.
Mora to provide insight into the competitive advantage that an organization like RASC
provides to the community. Ms. Mora explained that the Airport is regulated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) and FAA guidelines prohibit the RTAA from spending
money on marketing flights in the community or signing a risk mitigation agreement with an
airline, and that now RASC can act in that capacity. She referred to RASC as the region’s
secret weapon and specifically mentioned the Air Service 101 program which was
developed to educate tourism and business leaders on air service development. Each Air
Service 101 session involves a representative from different airlines, and in the sessions, as
well as in meetings with airlines, the airline representatives see the level of engagement
from the community in support of new air service. Ms. Mora said that increasing
involvement by the business community to become part of RASC and raising awareness in
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the community gives us an edge when developing and maintaining air service. Ms. Mora
thanked Chair Wirth for placing this presentation on the agenda.
Chair Wirth stated he felt it would be useful in order to provide a greater understanding of
what RASC is all about, as well as its roles and responsibilities. He asserted that this is a
remarkable coalition and it can only get bigger and stronger. Growing the organization is
important in terms of scale since the Airport and region is being quite aggressive in taking
on many new markets and flights, and this strong coalition is needed to sustain the new
flights.
Putting it in simple terms, Chair Wirth said that the Community Outreach
Committee (COC) focuses on the Reno-Tahoe geographic area for RNO outbound travel
and RASC is focused on RNO inbound travel from other markets. Chair Wirth stated that
not many communities have this capability where the Airport architects the air service and
an organization like RASC helps to inaugurate the flights, develop demand for the flights,
and sustain the flights.
Trustee Rose suggested that the RASC presentation be added to the COC agenda for a
future meeting. Trustee Sferrazza referred to the April agenda as being already set with a
safety related tour of the Airport, but agreed that a RASC update will be placed on the May
COC agenda.
Trustee Sferrazza emphasized how important the efforts to include and coordinate with the
Lake Tahoe area are and thanked Chair Wirth for involving entities from the Lake. She
inquired as to what the membership fee is to join RASC. Ms. Mora responded that the entry
fee is $10,000 and that each $10,000 buys the member a vote.
VII.
VIII.
COMMITTEE / LIAISON REPORTS
Committee / Liaison reports were given by:
A. Finance and Business Development Committee – Trustee Jerry Hall
B. Planning and Construction Committee – Trustee Adam Mayberry
C. Airport Noise Advisory Panel – Trustee Jenifer Rose
D. Community Outreach Committee (COC) – Trustee Jessica Sferrazza
E. Stead Liaison – Mike Dikun
F. RSCVA Board –Trustee Nat Carasali
G. Air Service Liaison – Trustee Rick Murdock
H. The Chamber Reno Sparks Northern NV – Marily Mora
I. Reno-Tahoe International Airport Users Committee – Trustee Adam Mayberry
J. Compensation Committee – Chair Andy Wirth
CONSENT ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
A. #16(04)-05 Approval to Execute the Two-Year Optional Extension of the Existing Contract for
Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System Service with Brüel & Kjær EMS, Inc., in the
Amount of $247,986
On motion by Trustee Carasali, seconded by Trustee Gianoli, which motion was duly carried
by unanimous votes, the Board approved Agenda Item #16(04)-05 as follows:
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Approved Execution of the Two-Year Optional Extension of the Existing Contract for Airport
Noise and Operations Monitoring System Service with Brüel & Kjær EMS, Inc., in the Amount
of $247,986.
B. #16(04)-06 Authorization for the President/CEO to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
for Design Services for the Aircraft Parking Apron - Concrete Pads Project at Reno-Stead
Airport, with Dyer Engineering Consultants, in the Amount of $218,000
On motion by Trustee Carasali, seconded by Trustee Gianoli, which motion was duly carried by
unanimous votes, the Board approved Agenda Item #16(04)-06 as follows:
Authorized the President/CEO to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Design
Services for the Aircraft Parking Apron - Concrete Pads Project at Reno-Stead Airport, with
Dyer Engineering Consultants, in the Amount of $218,000.
IX.
ITEMS FOR BOARD INFORMATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. #16(04)-07 Authorization for the President/CEO to Execute a Two-Year Special Event License
with the Reno Air Racing Association at the Reno-Stead Airport
On motion by Trustee Hall, seconded by Trustee Carasali, which motion was duly carried by
unanimous votes, the Board approved Agenda Item #16(04)-07 as follows:
Authorized the President/CEO to Execute a Two-Year Special Event License with the Reno Air
Racing Association at the Reno-Stead Airport.
B. #16(04)-08 Authorization for the President/CEO to Negotiate Final Terms and Execute a 50Year Ground Lease for a 3.0 Acre Hotel Site and a 3-Year Development Option on the
Remaining 4.5 Acres, at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport Gateway Center Property
Located at the Southwest Corner of Plumb Lane and Terminal Way, with JMA Ventures, LLC
Chair Wirth disclosed that JMA Ventures, LLC owns a minor equity share in his company,
Squaw Valley Ski Holdings, LLC, but that upon advice of Legal Counsel, there is no conflict of
interest, and therefore he will participate in discussion and action on this item.
Trustee Sferrazza stressed the importance of this development, and complimented staff on
bringing it to fruition following their efforts to market this property since 2006. She said the
new development targets millennials and will provide a gateway to the City when exiting the
Airport. She stated this is great news for the community and for the City. Chair Wirth echoed
Trustee Sferrazza’s comments and indicated that JMA Ventures is a high quality, solid
organization. He also submitted that the Urban Land Institute (ULI) would probably include in
their report the need for more properties like this. Trustee Sferrazza confirmed that one of the
first things ULI said in their presentation is the need to develop the area just outside the Airport.
At this point, Chair Wirth invited Todd Chapman, President & CEO of JMA Ventures, to the
podium. Mr. Chapman stated that his firm is excited about this project, saying that JMA
Ventures are deep believers in Reno and they recognize the importance of the Airport to the
community. He said they are eager to bring a forward thinking brand like Starwood and Aloft
to attract millennials for the next evolution of Reno. Mr. Chapman thanked the Trustees and
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stated they are looking forward to concluding this phase and are anticipating opening a great
property in a couple of years.
Trustee Murdock complimented everyone who has worked on this project, particularly the way
in which it was handled, and how it was fully vetted through the Finance & Business
Development Committee. He said this represents progression for the Reno-Tahoe region.
On motion by Trustee Mayberry, seconded by Trustee Murdock, which motion was duly carried
by unanimous votes, the Board approved Agenda Item #16(04)-08 as follows:
Authorized the President/CEO to Negotiate Final Terms and Execute a 50-Year Ground Lease
for a 3.0 Acre Hotel Site and a 3-Year Development Option on the Remaining 4.5 Acres, at the
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Gateway Center Property Located at the Southwest Corner of
Plumb Lane and Terminal Way, with JMA Ventures, LLC.
C. #16(04)-09 Adoption of Resolution No. 527: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 502,
Eliminating the Requirement to Provide the Board of Trustees a Monthly Administrative Report
Setting Forth a List of Reno-Tahoe International Airport Hangar Lease Agreements Approved
Administratively
On motion by Trustee Hall, seconded by Trustee Murdock, which motion was duly carried by
unanimous votes, the Board approved Agenda Item #16(04)-09 as follows:
Adopted Resolution No. 527: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 502, Eliminating the
Requirement to Provide the Board of Trustees a Monthly Administrative Report Setting Forth a
List of Reno-Tahoe International Airport Hangar Lease Agreements Approved
Administratively.
D. #16(04)-10 Adoption of Resolution No. 528: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 526 for
Certain Provisions in the Bond Ordinance Relating to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority,
Nevada, Airport Revenue Refunding Bond, Series 2015 and Other Relating Matters
On motion by Trustee Hall, seconded by Trustee Murdock, which motion was duly carried by
unanimous votes, the Board approved Agenda Item #16(04)-10 as follows:
Adopted Resolution No. 528: A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 526 for Certain
Provisions in the Bond Ordinance Relating to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, Nevada,
Airport Revenue Refunding Bond, Series 2015 and Other Relating Matters.
X. ITEMS FOR BOARD INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
A. Presentations
1. Kathleen Conaboy of McDonald Carano Wilson (MCW), provided an update on Nevada
Legislative issues. First, Ms. Conaboy pointed the Trustees to two election related
information documents included in their green folders, 1) a Candidate Matrix, and 2) a List
of 2016 Statewide Petitions which includes an explanation of how things get on the ballot.
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Generally, Ms. Conaboy stated that the balance of power in the Legislature is now in the
hands of the Republicans. There are a few very key races that will probably decide the fate
of the Senate in the next session.
Next, Ms. Conaboy shared information on how MCW is getting ready for the next session.
She indicated that Tina Iftiger, VP of Airport Economic Development, will accompany
MCW to Las Vegas on May 5th and will participate, along with Susan Fisher of MCWs Las
Vegas office, in rekindling some of the relationships that were developed very effectively in
advance of the last session. MCW is working with Congresswoman Dina Titus’ office on
an aviation symposium. Ms. Fisher was on the planning committee for the inaugural
symposium held in 2015. The 2016 symposium will take place this fall and the Secretary of
Transportation has been invited to attend. Unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) will be a
major topic of discussion at that meeting.
Ms. Conaboy stated that the Governor’s office kicked off their budgeting cycle with a
March 9th all hands on deck meeting to help agency heads understand what the process will
be this year. The agencies are currently working on their budgets and will have to submit
several iterations, one of which is a 5% reduction plan. The agencies were informed there
will be no enhancements considered unless they align fully with the Governor’s priorities.
Ms. Conaboy mentioned a You Tube video from April 11th in which the Governor talks
about his strategic planning framework. It mentions six areas the Governor declared as his
priorities that he will focus on leading into the next session: economy, education, public
safety, health care, environmental stewardship, and having the state government better serve
Nevada citizens.
Lastly, Ms. Conaboy shared that MCW is working with Mr. Schultz’s staff on putting
together a Legislature 101 training session for RTAA employees that it will be offered
through the Human Resources training program. As the legislative session gets closer,
MCW will also be offering an in depth technical training program for RTAA department
heads in order to hone the ability for a rapid response team on any legislation that may
affect the RTAA, such as personnel policies, construction contracts, etc.
Trustee Carasali asked, being that the Airport’s number one priority is improving air
service, is MCW moving forward in educating the leadership on both sides that the RTAA
still wants to come forward with a bill draft for air service assistance, or secondly as a
fallback, getting a line item in the Governor’s economic development program with monies
for air service assistance. Ms. Conaboy responded that assistance for air service is always
on the agenda when talking with legislators, however MCW has not been given direction
that this is a Board priority for next session. She also stated she believes it is the Elko
Airport team that is planning to take the lead on that during the next session. Trustee
Carasali stated that air service is a number one priority for the Airport Authority and the
Board, and that it would be prudent to begin that process. Ms. Mora added that
conversations have taken place regarding that Elko would be the forerunner and the RTAA
would be in the support role, similar to how SB 125 was handled in the last session, and that
dates for further discussions on that matter have been set. She also mentioned that
Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison will be convening the air service committee for the
State to get a focus from Travel Nevada on the air service issues.
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Trustee Sferrazza asked what is being done during off session as far as air service goes, and
how are the delegation and leadership being educated in terms of what the Airport’s
priorities are on the legislative agenda. She specifically asked if the RTAA has an adopted
legislative platform and what is being worked on. Ms. Mora replied that the RTAA meets
regularly with MCW and if that is something that the Board would like to consider, it is
possible to bring forward. Trustee Sferrazza asked how staff is aligned with the various
components, i.e. economic development, air service, etc., as far as how the legislative
priorities are determined. Ms. Mora responded by reiterating the elements of Ms.
Conaboy’s presentation that represent efforts on the part of the RTAA, in addition to
purchasing and human resources legislative activities that are being tracked. She said that
based on today’s conversation, the RTAA will do a more robust job of communicating the
flow and early work being done on the 2017 legislative session between staff and MCW.
Trustee Sferrazza suggested the need to adopt some legislative priorities. Chair Wirth
indicated that much of the focus has been on federal initiatives, and that it is very clear the
RTAA has a federal legislative agenda. He went on to say there has been less focus at the
state level, and perhaps this brings to light the need for additional review and discussion
from a Board governance perspective in setting the priorities.
Trustee Murdock inquired as to why the RTAA has to wait for Elko to take the lead on the
air service item. He stated that his position would be that this Airport needs to be aggressive
in going after funding from the State, as the Reno-Tahoe region, and this needs to be a
priority. Ms. Mora responded that in the last legislative session, it was politically driven in
terms of Elko taking the lead. To Trustee Murdock’s point, Ms. Mora said that any
legislation that was going to be sponsored by the Airport was brought forward to the Board
as an action item, such as the air service development funding and the tax abatement on
aircraft parts.
At this point, Chair Wirth announced that he will appoint a special temporary committee to
review State of Nevada legislative priorities and bring those priorities to the Board. He said
developing a legislative platform will place the Airport in a more proactive mode.
Trustee Carasali shared feedback he’s received from legislators recently and said that
everyone is extremely supportive. His opinion is that efforts should begin immediately to
be prepared for the legislative session.
Chair Wirth mentioned the work being done on some very progressive solves for solar
energy in the runway protection zone (RPZ), including solar panels and TESLA storage, and
there is strong interest in having RNO be a showcase Airport for the future. Chair Wirth
indicated he will be supporting a position on the Energy Choice Initiative and will bring
comment back to the Board and ask for their support.
Ms. Conaboy indicated MCW will be very happy to work with the special legislative
committee. In support of Trustee Carasali’s comments, she agreed that now is the time to
begin, as bill draft requests start to come out July 1, to approach the Governor’s Office of
Economic Development (GOED) with a well thought out proposal and a price tag. Ms.
Conaboy also suggested that the COC and RASC would be the appropriate voices to stand
behind it with their support. Trustee Sferrazza suggested that the RSCVA also be involved
as a sponsor.
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2. The Honorable Jon Porter of the Porter Group LLC, provided information on federal
legislative issues of concern to the Airport Authority. He began his presentation by
emphasizing that there is a lot happening, with a high level of involvement and teamwork by
the community of Northwestern Nevada. Mr. Porter said the goal is to integrate the wishes
and the needs of the RTAA with those of what else is happening in the community.
Mr. Porter said that of primary interest to Washington legislators right now is the economy,
homeland security, and what is going to happen in 2017. Everything that the Airport does is
impacted by these other issues. Homeland security and the security of the U.S. borders and
the nation are at an all-time high. Mr. Porter suggested that it is critical for the RTAA, as it
works with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the FAA, to remain consistent and
strong, and he pointed out there has been progress. He said there are some key things
happening in the community that impact the Airport, such as the findings of the Urban Land
Institute (ULI) Report. Mr. Porter asserted that the RTIA is no longer just an airport, but
rather a transportation hub for this part of the world. He described issues of significance to
the RTAA and northern Nevada, including the public land bill, Interstate 11, training for
public information officers, the retirement of Mr. Stephen Wells from DRI, and the
retirement of Senator Harry Reid.
Dan Mauer of the Porter Group, discussed the inclusion of the amended Small Community
Air Service Development Program, which would give the RTAA access to an additional pot
of federal grant money. Ms. Mora stated that access to the additional federal grant monies
will be a competitive application process, and she further explained how the Airport will go
about applying. Mr. Porter added that this is a major policy change that was driven by the
Airport staff. Chair Wirth added that these are funds he has used at other airports, and that it
is a fairly stringent, highly competitive process, which requires an Airport to demonstrate
how the funds will be used to generate incremental air traffic. Trustee Murdock asked how
much money can be granted. Mr. Mauer responded that last year there were 16 awards,
ranging from $50,000 to just over a million dollars, and that it is dependent on how much
funding is authorized and how many applications are received, but there is no predetermined
amount.
Mr. Mauer continued by stating that an amendment was just adopted that would extend the
FAA’s authority for the six UAS test sites, with Nevada being one of the sites. Next, he
discussed language drafted by Senators Dean Heller and Harry Reid and Congressman Mark
Amodei, which was subsequently accepted by the CBP, that would allow the RTAA to hire
up to an additional five CBP officers through a donation program. It would mean keeping
the three CBP officers currently in place and negate the need of going to a 100% fee based
model. Work is being done to get it approved as part of a unanimous consent agreement in
the Senate. He said that negotiations are currently underway, and this is viewed as
something that will help with the Airport’s CBP issues. Ms. Mora referred to the FAA’s
public private partnership (PPP) that only allowed for paying overtime of existing CBP
staff, but which did not provide a solution for the RTAA. This new language would allow
the Airport to pay in whole for new additional staff. Trustee Sferrazza inquired as to the
likelihood of this passing. Mr. Porter responded that this item is not controversial and
though there is no guarantee, so far there have been no roadblocks put up. Ms. Mora added
that if the legislative change is successful, it will not be an automatic fix, as first of all, not
all airports will be selected and secondly, the next hurdle after that will be for CBP to
allocate the staff.
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Chair Wirth expressed how impressed he was during the trip to Washington D.C. regarding
the credibility of the Porter Group among legislators and congressmen, and the efficacy of
their work on the CBP issue. He also commented on how the State and this region will be
impacted by the retirement of Senator Reid. Mr. Porter said in his perspective, Senator Reid
and his staff have always worked toward solutions, whether it be related to gaming, mining,
telecommunications, etc. Not to underestimate the hard work of Congressman Amodei and
Senator Heller, Mr. Porter gave credence to Senator Reid for having called the
Commissioner of the CBP in December 2015, which really started the domino effect toward
solving the issues.
Trustee Sferrazza asked if anything special is being planned at the Airport to recognize
Senator Reid. Ms. Mora responded that she plans to check in with Bob Herbert of Senator
Reid’s office to find out what northern Nevada is planning, and if there is not a consortium
of people already doing something, the RTAA will look to form a group to plan something,
but that certainly staff can look at doing something specific at the Airport as well.
Trustee Mayberry echoed the value of establishing a set of state and federal legislative
priorities.
B. Board Meeting Schedule
Chair Wirth referred to the schedule of upcoming meetings and noted that he will be out of the
country for the May Board meeting and therefore will not be present. He also noted he will be
unable to attend the June Committee meetings, but will be back for the June Board meeting.
Ms. Mora noted a correction to the Compensation Committee Meeting on May 12th, being that
the meeting will start at 2:30 pm, not 3:00 pm. Trustee Gianoli announced that she will also be
out of the country and unable attend the May Board and Committee meetings.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
May 12, 2016
May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016
May 19, 2016
June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016
June 9, 2016
2:30 pm
9:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
9:00 am
Compensation Committee Meeting
Finance & Business Development Committee Meeting
Planning & Construction Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
Finance & Business Development Committee Meeting
Planning & Construction Committee Meeting
Board of Trustees Meeting
C. President/CEO’s Report
Ms. Mora referred the Trustees to the written President/CEO Report included in their Board
binders. She mentioned two items in the report, the first being on page 8 regarding that TSA
Pre-Check enrollment center is now in its permanent location in the airline ticketing area, and
secondly on page 12, regarding the use of the CEO’s emergency purchasing authority for the
replacement of a key component of the security system, the access control and security video
surveillance equipment.
Based on a question by Trustee Gianoli, discussion followed regarding the Airport being
categorized as a small hub versus a medium hub airport, how the designation is calculated, and
when and how that designation would change for the RTIA.
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D. General Board Comments, Questions, and Items for Future Board Meetings
Chair Wirth asked each Trustee for any comments, questions, or items for future Board
meetings that they may have.
Trustee Rose stated how exciting it is to see all of the positive activity and that is a pleasure and
honor to be on the Board at this time.
Trustee Gianoli gave kudos to RTAA management, staff, and fellow Trustees for getting the
Airport where it is today.
Trustee Mayberry shared that he attended the Pathways to Aviation event the previous evening.
He indicated that Pathways to Aviation is a non-profit organization that is designed to raise
awareness of aviation through education tailored to youth. Trustee Mayberry said he met with
the Executive Director of the organization and promised he would ask that consideration be
given to adding a presentation by Pathways to Aviation to the agenda. Chair Wirth concurred
and asked that a presentation be placed on the next month’s agenda.
XI.
XII.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 am.
___________________________________
Vice Chair Rick Murdock
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Secretary Nat Carasali
*** These draft minutes have not yet been approved and are subject to revision at the next
regularly scheduled meeting. ***
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: #16(05)-11A
Chairman & Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E, President/CEO
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET
PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to conduct the required Public Hearing in order to allow for
public comment on the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority’s (RTAA) proposed Fiscal Year (FY)
2016-2017 annual budget.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to State law, a Public Hearing on the budget will be held the third Thursday in
May. This year’s May 19th Public Hearing was noticed in the Reno Gazette-Journal on May
9, 2016.
DISCUSSION
The public hearing notice directs members of the public to contact the RTAA for copies of
the budget documents. The Board may include the public’s comments in their direction to
staff regarding changes to the budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual budget determines the RTAA’s operating budgets, employee complement, fixed
assets to be acquired, and capital projects to be constructed. The airline landing fees and
rental rates are set based on formulas contained in the airline agreements. The operating
budget, a portion of which is directly allocated to the airline cost centers, is a major factor in
the airline rate calculation.
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
A budget workshop was held on April 14, 2016 and a budget update is scheduled for the
Finance and Business Development Committee meeting, to be held May 17, 2016, for the
Board’s input on the budget. All of the Board’s directions from the budget workshop, to
date, have been incorporated in the budget document.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Chairman opens the public hearing, accepts public comment on
the budget, and closes the public hearing when public comment on the budget is complete.”
MMM/to/cj
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: #16(05)-11
Chairman & Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E, President/CEO
ADOPTION OF THE RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY FISCAL
YEAR 2016-2017 BUDGET
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget for the
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to adopt the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority’s (RTAA) annual
budget for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. This period represents the
Authority’s fiscal year. This action is in support of the RTAA Guiding Principle of
Financial Integrity, as adopted in the RTAA Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2018 Comprehensive
Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to State law, a Public Hearing on the budget is scheduled for May 19, 2016 at the
RTAA Board of Trustees meeting. The Public Hearing was noticed in the Reno GazetteJournal on May 9, 2016. The proposed budget and airline rates are scheduled to be
reviewed with the Airline Airport Affairs Committee on May 12, 2016, as outlined in the
airline agreement. Pursuant to State law, the Board must adopt the budget on or before June
1, 2016.
DISCUSSION
The changes in revenues from the Budget Workshop, held April 14, 2016, are as follows:
FY 2015-16
Budget
Airline fees and rentals
Landing fees
Terminal building space rental
TOTAL Airline fees and rentals
Non-Airline Revenues
Other Aircraft Fees
Concession fees
Parking and Ground Transportation
Building, Hangar and Land Rent
Reimbursement for Services (BHS)
Other operating revenues
Total Operating Revenue
$
7,423,902
7,967,800
15,391,702
Workshop
FY 2016-17
Budget
Forecast
$
7,409,316
7,421,500
14,830,816
$
7,462,717
8,116,200
15,578,917
Final
FY 2016-17
Budget
$
7,490,281
8,220,700
15,710,981
Variance
$
27,564
104,500
132,064
831,600
10,380,100
8,975,800
6,719,400
2,465,123
22,900
29,394,923
905,300
10,674,650
9,854,400
7,045,500
2,479,930
60,800
31,020,580
940,200
10,791,000
10,113,000
7,322,900
2,525,554
61,200
31,753,854
940,200
10,791,000
10,113,000
7,343,800
2,646,808
61,200
31,896,008
20,900
121,253
142,153
44,786,625
45,851,396
47,332,771
47,606,989
274,217
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● Landing fees and terminal rental revenues increased due to the landing fee increasing
from $2.78 to $2.79 and the average terminal rental rate increasing from $61.63 to
$61.74.
● Building, Hangar and Land rents increased due to additional TSA rented space and
revenue related to the exclusive development option provided to JMA Ventures at
the Gateway Center.
● Reimbursement for services increased by $121,253 due to the inclusion of rent
related to the NASA Grant administered through the Nevada Institute of
Autonomous Systems. This additional revenue is offset by higher operating
expenses associated with RTAA support services.
The FY 2016-2017 airline rates and charges are shown below.
Operating Expenses
The total FY 2016-2017 Operations and Maintenance Budget request is $40,290,571. This
is a 2.9% increase over the FY 2015-2016 Budget and 5.0% above FY 2015-2016 projected
expenditures.
The changes in the proposed operating expense budget presented at the April 14, 2016
Budget Workshop are as follows:
FY 2015-16
FY 2014-15
Actual
Personnel Services
Utilities & Communications
Purchased Services
Materials & Supplies
Administrative Expenses
Total
$25,159,171
2,757,835
4,740,783
1,582,275
2,113,886
Budget
$26,286,995
2,919,063
5,592,574
1,909,125
2,436,631
Forecast
$25,875,745
2,873,163
5,193,486
1,936,398
2,482,446
Workshop
FY 2016-17
Budget
Final
FY 2016-17
Budget
$27,263,182
2,942,950
5,245,785
1,847,775
2,817,613
Variance
$27,282,682 $
2,942,950
5,322,685
1,848,975
2,893,279
19,500
76,900
1,200
75,666
$ 36,353,950 $ 39,144,387 $ 38,361,237 $ 40,117,305 $ 40,290,571 $ 173,266
Increase in FY 2016-17 vs Prior Year Budget
Percent Increase
$
1,146,184
2.9%
● Personnel Services had increases in temporary employees, Police shift differential
and LTD/Life Insurance. These increases are partially offset by decreases in Police
overtime pay, dental insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
● Purchased Services registered increases in equipment rental and contracted services
to administer the NASA Grant through the Nevada Institute of Autonomous
Systems. The additional budget expenses are 100% offset by higher Reimbursed
Services revenue as outlined above.
These increases are reduced by a reduction in data processing costs to upgrade the
RTAA intranet site.
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● Administrative Expenses are increased by $50,000 in additional marketing funding
for airline route maintenance and an additional $10,000 in annual membership dues
for the Sierra Ski Marketing Council. The balance of the increase represents
additional training for Airfield Maintenance staff associated with vehicle
maintenance for the soon to be delivered 3,000 gallon firefighting vehicle.
Debt Service
Total combined debt service for FY 2016-2017, after the application of PFC’s, is budgeted
to be $3,575,878, a decrease of $87,542 or 2.4% below the FY 2015-2016 Budget.
Property, Plant and Equipment (PP&E)
The total PP&E request for FY 2016-2017 is $534,857. This is an increase of $206,543, or
62.9% from the FY 2015-2016 PP&E budget amount of $328,314.
Capital Projects
The FY 2016-2017 Capital Project requests for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
and the Reno-Stead Airport (RTS) of $3.764 million are funded by RTAA internally
generated and other local funds (primarily the general purpose, special fund, and rental car
customer facility charges (CFC)). This budget request is an increase of approximately
$479,600 from the FY 2015-2016 Budget. Capital Projects are primarily to provide new or
maintain the existing airport infrastructure, such as pavement maintenance, building
improvements, and facilities used by rental cars.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual budget determines the RTAA departments’ operating budgets, employee
complement, property/plant/equipment to be acquired, capital projects to be constructed,
and sets the airlines’ landing fees and rental rates. The total operating revenues and airline
rates and charges modestly differ from the amounts previously presented at the Budget
Workshop on April 14, 2016 due to revisions based on subsequent review and alteration by
staff.
The most significant impact of these changes is a modest increase in the average terminal
rental rate and corresponding increase of $0.03 in airline cost per enplaned passenger (CPE)
to $7.65. This revised CPE ratio remains significantly below the estimated of $8.39
projected in the FY 2015-2016 adopted budget reflecting higher airline net revenue sharing.
The following table presents a financial summary and key ratios proposed in the FY 20162017 Budget:
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2015-16
Budget
Budget Category
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Workshop
FY 2016-17
Budget
Final
FY 2016-17
Budget
Budget to
Budget
Change
%
Change
2.1%
8.5%
6.3%
Airline Revenue
Non-Airline Revenue
Total Operating Revenue
$ 15,391,702 $ 15,578,917 $ 15,710,981 $ 319,279
2,501,085
31,896,008
31,753,854
29,394,923
$ 44,786,625 $ 47,332,771 $ 47,606,989 $ 2,820,364
Operating Expenses
Debt Service net of PFCs
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
$ 39,144,387 $ 40,117,305 $ 40,290,571 $ 1,146,184 2.9%
$ 3,663,420 $ 3,575,878 $ 3,575,878 $ (87,542) -2.4%
2.15X
2.17X
1.68X
Landed Weight (000's)
Enplaned Passengers
Signatory Landing Fee
Terminal Rental Rate
Net Revenue Available for Sharing
Cost per Enplanement
$
$
$
$
3.09
63.05
445,900
8.39
2,756,373
1,801,291
2,756,373
1,801,291
2,467,282
1,669,027
$
$
$
$
2.78
61.63
983,600
7.62
$
$
$
$
2.79 $
61.74 $
972,600
7.65 $
289,091
132,264
11.7%
7.9%
(0.30)
(1.31)
526,700
(0.75)
-9.7%
-2.1%
118.1%
-8.9%
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
A Budget Workshop was held on April 14, 2016 and a budget update is scheduled for the
Finance and Business Development Committee meeting, to be held May 17, 2016, for the
Board’s input on the budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board of Trustees adopts the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget.”
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Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)-12
Chairman and Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE DE-ICING MATERIALS
STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT AT RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, WITH REYMAN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $312,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board authorize the President/CEO to award a construction contract for the
De-Icing Materials Storage Facility Project at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with Reyman
Brothers Construction, in the amount of $312,000
PURPOSE
This action requests authorization for the President/CEO to award a construction contract for the
De-Icing Materials Storage Facility Project at Reno-Tahoe International Airport with Reyman
Brothers Construction. This action is in support of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA)
Strategic Priority # 1 – Increase Air Service, and Strategic Priority # 4 – Facilitate Economic
Development at Both Airports, and the Guiding Principles of Safety and Security and Financial
Integrity, as adopted in the RTAA Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2018 Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
The project consists of modifications to an existing concrete tilt-up building located in the RTAA
Airfield Maintenance Complex, for utilization as a De-Icing Materials Storage Facility. These
materials consist of sand and de-icing pellets, for application to airfield and landside pavements for
ice removal and skid resistance. The materials must be protected from the elements in a dry and
non-freezing structure. Storage capacity and rapid access to these materials during winter storm
events is required to enable RTAA snow removal crews to conduct their activities and ensure
airfield pavements remain safe and operational during adverse weather conditions.
The proposed improvements include structural modifications, overhead door replacement, interior
lighting upgrades, electrical modifications, plumbing modifications, heating system replacement,
installation of interior containment walls, roof replacement, and site improvements. The existing
structure was originally constructed in 1979 and was previously used as a paint shop. The 2,000
square foot building consists of one open space accessed by four overhead doors. This project will
divide the interior space into two bays for separate storage of sand and sand/de-icing pellet mixture.
In order to determine project requirements and evaluate site locations, a program study was initiated
with H+K Architects on August 28, 2013 (Administrative Award of PSA for $18,550). H+K
Architects was selected from the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Annual Architecture and
Engineering Services solicited by the RTAA Engineering Division.
The program study assessed various building types, materials, and locations for the proposed
facility. This initial work was conducted with funding provided in the Passenger Facility Charge
(PFC) 11 program. The preliminary cost estimates for construction of a new structure and related
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site improvements exceeded prior budgetary estimates. In response to this fiscal constraint, the
alternative to re-purpose the existing Airfield Maintenance Paint Shop as a sand storage building
was adopted as a cost effective solution using existing resources.
The adoption of this alternative was considered to be a scope change in terms of the PFC program
review by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This required a new project description to be
incorporated into the PFC 12 program to replace the original PFC 11 project narrative.
Design development proceeded on this basis, and a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for
design services was executed with H+K Architects on August 11, 2015 (Administrative Award of
PSA for $29,500 and Amendment No. 1 for $1,800). H+K Architects conducted stakeholder
coordination, completed the design work, and the contract documents were issued for bids in March
2016.
The project design and construction is funded as part of the PFC 12 program and incorporates
consultation with signatory airlines and approval by the FAA. The construction documents were
generated in accordance with FAA Advisory Circulars, and other applicable federal, state, and local
requirements.
DISCUSSION
The De-Icing Materials Storage Facility project was publicly advertised and bids were opened on
April 26, 2016. Bids were received from the following contractors:
Bidder
Reyman Brothers Construction
Truckee Meadows Construction
Tricor Construction
Bison Construction
Ranger Construction
Walker River Construction
Architect’s Estimate
Bid Amount
$312,000
$319,760
$322,407
$327,600
$331,900
$377,858
$320,701
The low, responsive, and responsible bidder is Reyman Brothers Construction, in the amount of
$312,000. The basis of award is for the base bid and bid alternates 1 (roof replacement), 2 (exterior
containment walls), and 3 (paint building exterior). The bids were reviewed for conformance with
the bid requirements, and recommendation is being made to award the construction contract to
Reyman Brothers Construction.
The construction will require 60 calendar days to complete. The work is scheduled to start in
August 2016, and will not have a significant impact on current RTAA Airfield Maintenance
operations.
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Construction Management services shall be procured separately with Amendment No. 2 (Work
Order 16-02) to the 2016 Construction Management (CM) Professional Services Agreement with
Atkins North America, for approval by administrative award, contingent on award of the
construction contract. The table below is an estimate of the total program costs:
Design / PreConstruction Services
$18,550 (Prog. Study)*
$31,300 (Design)**
* Funded by PFC 11
** Funded by PFC 12
Project Estimate At Completion
Construction
Estimate At
Construction Other Direct Costs
Management
Completion
$42,900
$312,000
$13,250
$418,000
Other Direct Costs include, but are not limited to, permits, utility company fees, environmental
testing, legal advertisements, printing, and administrative costs. Also included is environmental
remediation for removal of existing roofing materials to be conducted by the RTAA under a
separate contract with Advance Installations Inc. for $9,955.
The Estimate At Completion (EAC) is a preliminary estimate for budgetary purposes only.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Reyman Brothers Construction was established in 1977 and is located in Sparks, Nevada. The Project
Manager and Superintendent for this project reside in the cities of Reno and Sparks, Nevada.
Significant portions of the work associated with this project are expected to be performed with locally
based subcontractors and material suppliers. Reyman Brothers Construction has performed a wide
range of projects including commercial, industrial, historical preservation, and public works projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
This construction contract in the amount of $312,000 will be funded by the Passenger Facility
Charge (PFC 12) program. The program budget consists of prior charges of $18,550 to PFC 11 and
the initial PFC 12 budget of $380,000 is augmented with an additional $19,450 available in PFC 12
for a total of $418,000. The amount of $312,000 is allocated for construction.
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is scheduled to be presented at the May 17, 2016 Planning and Construction Committee
meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board authorizes the President/CEO to award a construction contract
for the De-Icing Materials Storage Facility Project at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with
Reyman Brothers Construction, in the Amount of $312,000, and authorize the President/CEO or her
designee to sign.”
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RUNWAY 16R/34L
RUNWAY 16L/34R
TERMINAL BUILDING
DE-ICING MATERIALS STORAGE FACILITY
SRE BUILDING
TAXIWAY L
AIRFIELD MAINTENANCE FACILITY
RUNWAY 7/25
RENO – TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DE-ICING MATERIALS STORAGE FACILITY
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)-13
Chairman & Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO
APPROVAL TO AWARD A FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE MAIN TERMINAL BUILDING
AT RENO-TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WITH WOW
CLEANING CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $966,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board approve award of a five (5) year contract for janitorial
services for the main terminal building at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with Wow
Cleaning Corporation, in the amount of $966,000.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this action is to seek approval from the Board of Trustees to authorize the
award of contract to Wow Cleaning Corporation for the carpet cleaning in the public
areas and passenger boarding bridges, high window cleaning of the Connector
Concourse, and the heavy cleaning and sanitizing of the public restrooms in the terminal.
Wow Cleaning will be responsible for providing the materials, labor and equipment to
provide these services and to maintain the carpet and restrooms to the high standards and
expectations in order to maintain a world class facility.
This action is in support of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Strategic Priority
# 5 – Provide a Positive Environment and Experience for All, and the Guiding Principle
of Customer Service, to ensure all of our customers receive the very best service possible,
as adopted in the RTAA Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2018 Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
This contract will provide labor, chemicals, materials, equipment, supervision, and
support services for performing janitorial services consisting of professional carpet
cleaning of carpet tiles and walk off carpeting installed in the main terminal building,
high reach window cleaning of the Connector Concourse high windows, and detailed
cleaning and sanitizing of the public restrooms in both concourses, the connector, and
bag claim. The contractor will perform nightly vacuuming, spot and gum removal, and
dry foam or solvent bonnet cleaning of the high traffic carpet areas, as well as monthly
passenger boarding bridge extraction carpet cleaning. The restrooms will be detail
cleaned and sanitized nightly. The windows will be cleaned quarterly. The contract
period for this performance-based contract is five (5) years with annual reviews for
performance and adherence to contract specifications.
Contract for Janitorial Services
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 2 of 3
# 16(05)-13
DISCUSSION
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued and advertised in the Reno Gazette-Journal
on March 10, 2016 and posted on the RTAA’s website in accordance with statutory
requirements. Six firms attended the pre-proposal meeting and walk-through held on
March 17, 2016. Proposals from five (5) companies were received by the submittal
deadline on March 22, 2016. Four (4) proposals were considered to be responsive and
responsible, with the fifth being deemed non-responsive. A selection committee
comprised of a Board Trustee, the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, Building
Maintenance Superintendent, Building Maintenance Supervisor and Manager of Landside
Operations, independently evaluated all proposals received.
The evaluation criteria considered the qualifications of the proposing firms, their
adherence to the RFP specifications, staffing plan and management team, the firm’s
detailed work plan and approach to meeting the program requirements and expectations,
references, and the contract costs. The committee was unanimous in their evaluation of
WOW Cleaning Corporation as being the best choice of the five proposals and the firm
whose proposal was most advantageous to the Authority.
The review and selection committee evaluated and rated the proposals for adherence to
specifications, qualifications, and cost. The five companies and their proposed monthly,
annual, and five (5) year total cost are as follows:
1 thru 5
Total
Monthly
Cost
$16,100.00
1
$17,110.54
$205,326.48
2
$17,110.54
$205,326.48
3
$17,143.88
$205,726.56
4
$17,143.88
$205,726.56
5
$17,177.21
$206,126.52
1
$16,584.99
$199,019.88
2
$16,924.30
$203,091.60
3
$17,267.94
$207,215.28
4
$17,614.40
$211,372.80
5
$17,960.46
$215,525.52
$1,036,255.08
Express Janitorial
1 thru 5
$21,000.00
$252,000.00
$1,260,000.00
Kleen-Tech
1 thru 5
$22,642.00
$271,704.00
$1,358,520.00
Company Name
WOW Cleaning Corporation
One Call Maintenance
High Sierra Industries/WARC
Option
Year
Total Annual
Cost
$193,200.00
5 year total
cost
$966,000.00
$1,028,232.60
Contract for Janitorial Services
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 3 of 3
# 16(05)-13
As a result, staff is recommending award to Wow Cleaning Corporation as submitting the
low, responsive, and responsible proposal at an annual contract cost of $193,200 for a
five (5) year total cost of $966,000. The contract term is July 1, 2016 through June 30,
2021.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Wow Cleaning Corporation is a local Reno business that started seven (7) years ago in
2009 and through acquisition and merger, is now a part of Omni Building Services
Corporation. Omni started in 1986 in Monrovia, California and has expanded over the
years providing custodial cleaning services in southern California and southern Nevada.
Omni acquired Wow Cleaning in 2014 as part of its desire to expand their business to
northern Nevada. Wow Cleaning Corporation now has over 20 commercial cleaning
accounts in northern Nevada and Las Vegas, providing services at 49 facilities.
Examples of Wow Cleaning Corporation clients with similar scope of work performing
services of a comparable nature are the City of Reno, Truckee Ranger District, Lithia
Volkswagen and the Veteran’s Guest House.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual cost of services under the proposed contract will be $193,200, or $966,000
over the five (5) year term.
The janitorial services contract recommended herein was included in the proposed FY
2016-2017 Budget for Building Maintenance in the Contracted Services line item request.
The total amount budgeted was $197,000.
The recommended contract is the only proposal that is under staff’s budget estimate to
provide these services to the RTAA.
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is scheduled to be presented at the May 17, 2016 Finance and Business
Development Committee Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board approves the award of a five (5) year contract for
janitorial services for the main terminal building at Reno-Tahoe International Airport,
with Wow Cleaning Corporation, in the amount of $966,000, and authorize the
President/CEO or her designee to sign.”
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Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)-14
Chairman & Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 529: A RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 525, A MASTER FEE RESOLUTION SETTING
FORTH AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 20162017 PURSUANT TO THE RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 ANNUAL BUDGET
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Board adoption of Resolution No. 529, a Resolution amending
Resolution No. 525, a Master Fee Resolution setting forth Airport Rates and Charges for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 pursuant to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority FY 2016-2017
Annual Budget.
PURPOSE
Subject to Board of Trustee approval, this action is to establish and maintain a master list of
FY 2016-2017 rates, charges, and fees assessed to users of the Reno-Tahoe International
Airport (RNO) and the Reno-Stead Airport (RTS). This action is in support of the RenoTahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Guiding Principle of Financial Integrity, as adopted in
the FY 2014-2018 Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Airport Act, Chapter 474, states that the RTAA may assess and collect fees, rentals,
rates, and other charges. The RTAA has numerous resolutions, policies and agreements that
set forth rates and fees for the various operators at RNO and RTS. The purpose of the
Master Fee Resolution (“Resolution”) is to provide the Board, staff and users of the RTAA
one document that details the majority of rates, charges and fees in one place for easy
reference.
DISCUSSION
The Resolution is updated on an annual basis to coincide with the budget process and may
be amended during the fiscal year if there are proposed changes to rates and charges not
established under contract.
The following significant updates have been incorporated in the proposed FY 2016-2017
Master Fee Resolution:
•
Landing Fees, Terminal Building Rents, and Baggage Handling System rates reflect
cost center recovery of expenditures based on the proposed FY 2016-2017 Budget.
Master Fee Resolution FY 2016-2017
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 2 of 3
# 16(05)-14
The fee structure and the method of calculating the airline rates and charges are
outlined in the airline agreement effective July 1, 2015.
•
The signatory airline rates and charges are lower than the previous year due to the
following factors:
1. The Landing Fee rate is lower due to the increase in the forecasted landed weight
and higher other airfield revenues applied to reduce airfield cost recovery;
2. Terminal Building Rents for all classifications of space are lower due to an increase
in the net revenue sharing credit applied to reduce terminal building cost recovery.
The higher credit is primarily due to higher non-airline revenues resulting from
increased passenger traffic;
3. Baggage Handling System (BHS) Charges are lower due to reduced expenses
associated with operating the BHS system and an increase in the number of
processed bags due to higher passenger traffic.
•
Disposal Fees – These fees are being reduced from $5,020 to $4,520 per month due to
lower costs associated with providing this service.
•
Passenger Boarding Ramp Equipment Use Fee – This is a new fee assessed for the
usage of new RTAA owned ramp equipment.
•
Ticket Lobby Alcove Space – This new rent applies to newly designated rental space
in prime ticket lobby areas, vis-à-vis across from the airline ticket counters. The fee is
established based on the rental rate charge to non-signatory airlines leasing bag service
offices.
•
Reno-Tahoe International Airport T-Hangar and Box Hangar Rates – The hangar
rental rates are slightly higher due to the increase in Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
the period of March 2015 to March 2016 of 0.9%. The CPI adjustment is based on
General Aviation Leasing Guidelines adopted on May 19, 2011.
•
No change is proposed in public parking rates.
•
No change is proposed in ground transportation rates. The one modification is the
addition of Transportation Network Companies (TNC) such as Uber and Lyft.
With the Legislature authorizing TNC companies to operate in the State of Nevada in
May 2015, the RTAA began discussions and implemented systems to allow TNCs to
start operations in January 2016. The FY 2016-2017 Resolution has no change in the
$1.00 per trip fee. This is the same rate proposed for Pay Limousines and Taxi
operators on a per trip basis.
•
Welcome Tables – This is a new fee to reflect the usage of terminal space in the RNO
lobby for the placement of welcome tables by various organizations.
Master Fee Resolution FY 2016-2017
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 3 of 3
# 16(05)-14
•
Reno-Stead Airport Hangar 6 - These rates have been added to reflect the
differentiated rental rates for long and short term usage of the facility.
•
Reno-Stead Airport Terminal Space Rent – With the lease of terminal space in the
RTS Terminal Building, a market based rent was established for new tenants.
•
Reno-Stead Airport Conference Room Rental – A new rental fee is established at RTS
for rental opportunities of the conference room.
•
Reno-Stead Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Testing Range Fee – With the
RTS being designated as a UAS test facility, this fee will be assessed for the usage of
the RTS facilities to conduct testing on either an hourly or daily basis.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact relating to Resolution No. 529 is part of the presentation for the FY 20162017 budget approval and various resolutions.
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is scheduled to be presented at the May 17, 2016 Finance and Business
Development Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board adopts Resolution No. 529: A Resolution amending
Resolution No. 525, a Master Fee Resolution setting forth Airport Rates and Charges for
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 pursuant to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Aurthoriy Fiscal Year 20162017 annual budget.”
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RESOLUTION NO. 529
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 525, A MASTER FEE
RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH AIRPORT RATES AND CHARGES FOR
FY 2016-2017 PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTED FY 2016-2017 ANNUAL BUDGET
(Note: Changes are in bold)
WHEREAS, Section 10 (10) of SB 198, Chapter 474, Statutes of Nevada 1977
provides that the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority may charge fees, rentals, rates and other
charges:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the RenoTahoe Airport Authority that Resolution No. 525 is amended to set forth a list of master
fees for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and the
Reno-Stead Airport (RTS).
Rates and charges that are being changed are noted in bold with the previous amount in
red.
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO LANDING FEE CHARGES
Signatory Airlines
$2.79 per 1,000 lbs.
($3.09)
Resolution No. 338
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Non Signatory Airlines
$2.79 per 1,000 lbs.
($3.09)
Resolution No. 338
Airline Operating
Agreement
Ramp Overnight Fee
(RON’s) – Signatory
$70.00 per day over 3 hours
Resolution No. 338
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Ramp Overnight Fee
(RON’s) – Non-Signatory
$70.00 per day over 3 hours
Resolution No. 338
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Minimum Charge
$10.00 per landing
Resolution No. 338
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
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FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO SIGNATORY AIRLINE TERMINAL RENTS
Ticket Counter
Office Space
Holdroom Space
Unenclosed Areas (Outside
Storage)
Baggage Service Office
Space
Operations Space
Common Use Baggage
Makeup and Handling
Space
Common Use Baggage
Claim
Joint Use Area Tug Drives
$123.53 PSFPA*
($126.11)
*Per square foot per annum
$98.82 PSFPA
($100.89)
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
$98.82 PSFPA
($100.89)
$15.44 PSFPA
($15.76)
$74.12 PSFPA
($75.67)
$49.41 PSFPA
($50.44)
$49.41 PSFPA
($50.44)
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
$74.12 PSFPA
($75.67)
$30.88 PSFPA
($31.53)
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
RNO OTHER AIRLINE CHARGES
Baggage Handling System
(BHS) Charge
Disposal Fees
$1.22 ($1.33) per bag
processed through the
Baggage Handling System
$4,520.00 ($5,020.00)
monthly
Customs and Border
Protection Facility Use
Charge
$4.50 per deplaned
international passenger
Incentives for scheduled
passenger air and air cargo
carriers to increase air
service to Reno
Policy guidelines for waiving
certain fees including
landing fees, terminal rents,
or other charges as approved
by the Board for a period of
up to 365 days.
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement, 100%
apportioned among airline
users based on enplaned
passengers
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Resolution No. 524
amending Resolution No.
516 adopting Policy No.
600-007
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Page 3 of 13
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO NON-SIGNATORY AIRLINE AND
OTHER AIRLINE TERMINAL RENTS
Ticket Counter
Office Space
Holdroom Space
Unenclosed Areas (Outside
Storage)
Baggage Service Office
Space
Operations Space
Common Use Baggage
Makeup and Handling,
Baggage Claim and Tug
Drives
Baggage Handling System
(BHS) Charge
Gate Use Charge
Passenger Boarding Ramp
Equipment Use Fee
Ticket Counter (Small – 8
positions/4 counters) Use
Charge
Ticket Counter (Large – 10
positions/5 counters) Use
Charge
$139.52 PSFPA
($133.49)
$111.61 PSFPA
($106.79)
$111.61 PSFPA
($106.79)
$17.44 PSFPA
($16.69)
$83.71 PSFPA
($80.09)
$55.81 PSFPA
($53.39)
$1.45 ($1.35) per Enplaned
and Deplaned Passenger
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
$1.34 ($1.46) per bag
processed through the
Baggage Handling System
The lesser of $2.53 ($2.44)
per enplaning and deplaning
passenger or $270.00
($260.00) per turn.
$135.00 per enplaning or
deplaning operation
excluding scheduled
international service
The lesser of $1.26 ($1.20)
per enplaning passenger or
$67.00 ($64.00) per
enplaning operation.
The lesser of $1.25 ($1.20)
per enplaning passenger or
$96.00 ($91.00) per
enplaning operation.
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO AIR CARGO LAND RENTS
Improved Land Adjacent to
Air Cargo Ramp
$0.91 PSFPA
($0.90)
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Page 4 of 13
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO AIR CARGO LAND RENTS (Continued)
As-Is Land in Air Cargo
Area not adjacent to the Air
Cargo Ramp
$0.61 PSFPA
($0.60)
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO MISCELLANEOUS AVIATION SERVICES
Fuel Flowage Fees –
Reno/Tahoe International
Ground Handlers/Support
Service Operators/and other
Commercial Aviation
Operators
$0.07 per gallon
Resolution No. 498
6% of Gross Revenues
Commercial Aviation
Ground Handling and
Support Services
Operating Agreement
RNO OTHER TERMINAL RENTS (NON-AIRLINE)
Ticket Lobby/Office
Support Space
Ticket Lobby/Alcove
Space
Baggage Claim Ground
Transportation Facility
Baggage Claim Ground
Transportation Vestibule
Counter
Concession
Office/Storage/Support
Space
$74.12 PSFPA
($75.67)
$83.71 PSFPA
$98.82 PSFPA
($100.89)
$400.00 per counter per
month
$100.00 per counter per
day
$8.40 PSFPA
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO T- HANGAR RATES
T-Hangars (Small)
Less than 1,100 Sq. Ft. **
T-Hangars (Large)
Greater than 1,100 Sq. Ft.**
T-Hangar Storage Space
(GA West)
T-Hangar Storage Space
(GA East)
T-Hangar Office Space (GA
West)
$0.406 ($0.40244) per sq.
ft. per month
$0.342 ($0.33890) per sq.
ft. per month
$0.406 ($0.40244) per sq.
ft. per month
$0.342 ($0.33890) per sq.
ft. per month
144 sq. ft. at $0.706 ($0.70)
per sq. ft. per month
200 sq. ft. at $0.505 ($0.50)
per sq. ft. per month
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Page 5 of 13
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
AMOUNT
RNO T- HANGAR RATES (Continued)
** Per General Aviation Leasing Guidelines adopted on May 19, 2011, a two-tiered
system will be implemented effective July 1, 2012 for all RNO T-Hangar leases:
1. All existing T-Hangar lease rental rates will be adjusted by the March 2016
(2015) CPI at 0.9% (0.0%).
2. The rental rates for all T-Hangar leases with less than a one year term and all
month-to-month T-Hangar leases will be adjusted by the CPI plus an additional
10% differential.
Effective on July 1, 2017 and every five years thereafter, an appraisal will be performed
to reset market rates and will take the place of a CPI adjustment for that year.
RNO AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN PARKING RATES
Aircraft Tie-Down Parking
$100.00 per aircraft tiedown position per month
Resolution No. 519
RNO BOX HANGAR RATES
GA West
Hangar #2
Hangar #7
Hangar #8
GA West
Hangar #9
Hangar #10
GA West/East
Aircraft Apron Parking
GA East
Hangar - Building B
Hangar – Building E
Hangar – Building F
Hangar – Building G
GA East and West Hangar
Office
$0.342 ($0.33890) per sq.
ft. per month
Current Master Fee
Resolution
$0.427 ($0.42362) per sq.
ft. per month
Current Master Fee
Resolution
$0.050 ($0.049776) per sq.
ft. per month
$0.427 ($0.42362) per sq.
ft. per month
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
$0.534 ($0.52953) per sq.
ft. per month
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO VEHICLE PARKING FEES
Short Term
$1.00 for the first ½ hour or
portion thereof, an additional
$1.00 for the second ½ hour
or portion thereof, and an
additional $1.00 for each
hour thereafter. The
maximum charge for every
24-hour period is $24.00.
Resolution No. 496
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Page 6 of 13
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO VEHICLE PARKING FEES (Continued)
Long Term – Garage (2nd
and 3rd floors)
$1.00 for the first ½ hour or
portion thereof, an additional
$1.00 for the second ½ hour
or portion thereof, and an
additional $1.00 for each
hour thereafter. The
maximum charge for every
24-hour period is $14.00.
Resolution No. 496
Long Term – Surface Lot
$1.00 for the first ½ hour or
portion thereof, an additional
$1.00 for the second ½ hour
or portion thereof, and an
additional $1.00 for each
hour thereafter. The
maximum charge for every
24-hour period is $10.00.
Charged at the published
parking rate multiplied by
the number of spaces the
vehicle occupies.
Minimum charge for lost
ticket is $24.00.
$25.00 for each replacement
card
$20.00 per month per
employee
$40.00 per month per
employee
$50.00 per month per
employee
$20.00 per month per
employee
Resolution No. 496
Oversize Vehicle Parking
Lost Ticket
Parking Proximity Card
Replacement
Domiciled Flight CrewAdministration Parking
Domiciled Flight Crew
Parking
Non-Domiciled Flight Crew
Parking
Tenant Employee Parking
Resolution No. 496
Resolution No. 496
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Resolution No. 480
Resolution No. 480
Resolution No. 480
Resolution No. 480
RNO GROUND TRANSPORTATION FEES
Vehicle Registration Fee
$25.00 minimum annual fee
per company, $5.00 per
vehicle over 5 vehicles,
maximum $200.00
Resolution No. 497
New /Lost/ or Replacement
Transponder
$25.00 for license plate
version
$10 for windshield version
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
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FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO GROUND TRANSPORTATION FEES (Continued)
Non-domicile Bus (bus with
no operating permit)
Buses (>24 seat capacity)
$25.00 per trip
Resolution No. 497
$3.00 per trip
Resolution No. 497
Shuttles (<24 seat capacity)
$1.50 per trip
Resolution No. 497
Courtesy Vehicles
$1.00 per trip or $800.00 flat
monthly fee
Resolution No. 497
Pay Limousine
$1.00 per trip
Resolution No. 497
Taxi/ Transportation
Network Companies
Ground Transportation
Citation
$1.00 per trip
Resolution No. 497
$100.00
Resolution No. 497
RNO PARKING CITATIONS
Unattended Vehicle
$30.00
Front Curb
Loading/Unloading
Commercial
Loading/Unloading
Parking in Crosswalk
$25.00
Curb Markings
$30.00
Failure to Obey Sign
$30.00
Handicap Zone
$250.00
Failure to Obey Officer
$30.00
$25.00
$30.00
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO OFF-AIRPORT PARKING CONCESSION
Off-Airport Parking
Operator Fee
7% of Gross Revenues
Resolution No. 497
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Page 8 of 13
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO AUTO RENTAL – ON AIRPORT
Customer Facility Charge
$1.25 per transaction day on Nonexclusive
each individual vehicle rental Ready/Return, Quick
Turnaround Facility and
Service Facility Lease, as
amended
Terminal Counter Space
$123.53 ($126.11) PSFPA
Nonexclusive Vehicle
Rental Concessions Lease,
as amended
Terminal Office Space
$98.82 ($100.89) PSFPA
Nonexclusive Vehicle
Rental Concessions Lease,
as amended
Quick Turnaround Lot
$1.311 ($1.299) PSFPA
Nonexclusive
Premises and Common Area
Ready/Return, Quick
Turnaround Facility and
Service Facility Lease, as
amended
Quick Turnaround Building $51,344.54 ($50,886.56)
Nonexclusive
th
Rent (1/5 share)
annual rent
Ready/Return, Quick
Turnaround Facility and
Service Facility Lease, as
amended
Ready Parking
$97.00 Per space per month
Nonexclusive
and
Ready/Return, Quick
Return Parking
Turnaround Facility and
Service Facility Lease, as
amended
Service Facility Building
$8.195 ($8.122) PSFPA
Nonexclusive
Rent
Ready/Return, Quick
Turnaround Facility and
Service Facility Lease, as
amended
Service Facility Land Rent
$0.739 ($0.732) PSFPA
Nonexclusive
Ready/Return, Quick
Turnaround Facility and
Service Facility Lease, as
amended
RNO AUTO RENTAL- OFF AIRPORT
Off Airport Rental Cars
$1.00 per rental agreement
for the first 3,000
agreements, 10% thereafter,
or 7% flat fee
Resolution No. 199
Resolution No. 529 - Master Fees
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
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FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO AIRPORT WAREHOUSING
Storage Unit– 5 ft. X 10 ft.
$0.70 per sq. ft. per month*
Storage Unit– 10 ft. X 10 ft.
$0.70 per sq. ft. per month*
Storage Unit– 12 ft. X 20 ft.
$0.48 per sq. ft. per month*
Storage Unit– 12 ft. X 30 ft.
$0.39 per sq. ft. per month*
Storage Unit– 12 ft. X 30 ft. $0.46 per sq. ft. per month*
with Loft
Current Master Fee
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* Subject to promotions and discounts to increase business and lower specific vacancy rates.
Month-to-month tenants are subject to individual rent increases at any time.
Administrative Fee - new
rentals (non-refundable)
$10.00 per new rental
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Mailbox Rental – Small
$21.00 per quarter
Mailbox Rental – Medium
$27.00 per quarter
Mailbox Rental – Large
$30.00 per quarter
Storage Unit Lock Services
– Cutting existing or
providing a new lock
Late Fee Charge
$10.00 per occurrence
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Returned Check Charge
$10.00 if payment not
received by 5th of each month
$25.00 for all checks
returned unpaid
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO PARK TO TRAVEL
Outside Parking
Enclosed Parking – 12 ft. X
20 ft.
Enclosed Parking – 12 ft. X
30 ft.
Enclosed Parking – 12 ft. X
30 ft. with Loft
$7.00 per day
$45.50 per week
$75.00 per month
$115.00 per month
$140.00 per month
$165.00 per month
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
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Fiscal Year 2016-2017
Page 10 of 13
FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO PARK TO TRAVEL - CONTINUED
Late Fee Charge
Returned Check Charge
Administrative Fee- new
rentals (non-refundable)
$10.00 if payment not
received by 5th of each month
$25.00 for all checks
returned unpaid
$10.00 per new rental
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
RNO MISCELLANEOUS FEES/CHARGES
Photo Copying
Reimbursement for
services/maintenance
Late Payment Service
Charge
Security ID Badges
Airport Operations Area ID
Badges
Tenant Fingerprinting
$1.25 for the first page, $0.25
for each additional page
thereafter. $10.00 if sent to
outside copying service plus
cost of copying.
Based on level of personnel
ranging from $60.00 to
$90.00 per hour and type of
equipment ranging from
$55.00 to $175.00 per hour
Highest rate established from
time to time – currently 18%
APR; minimum charge of
$5.00
Initial Identification Badge
$50.00, excluding Signatory
Airlines;
Badge renewal $25.00,
including Signatory Airlines;
Badge Replacement
(Lost/Stolen) $50.00,
including Signatory Airlines
and Airport Authority
employees;
Unreturned badge fee
$150.00 assessed to
sponsoring company.
Air Operations Area
employee/tenant
identification badge $25.00
$75.00 Airport processing fee
per employee - original
$25.00 Airport processing fee
per employee - renewal
Policy dated July 3, 1990
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement, various
agreements
Various Agreements
Airline-Airport Use and
Lease Agreement;
Current Master Fee
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Fiscal Year 2016-2017
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FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RNO MISCELLANEOUS FEES/CHARGES (Continued)
SIDA/Driver Training
Session
River Room Rental
Welcome Tables
Copy of Police Report
$25.00 per employee
$250.00 half day
$400.00 full day
$250.00 per day
$200.00 per day if multiple
days booked
$10.00 per copy, $15.00 if
mailed
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
Current Master Fee
Resolution
*** RENO-STEAD AIRPORT (RTS)
***Should the RTAA go to Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Fixed Base
Operator (FBO) at RTS, the RTS rates and charges will be reevaluated
Landing Fees – Bureau of
$90.00 per landing for
BLM Permit & Airfield
Land Management (BLM)
aircraft less than or equal to
Use License
155,000 lbs.; $240.00 per
landing for aircraft over
155,000 lbs.
Fuel Flowage Fees – RTS
$0.05 per gallon
Resolution No. 498
Fixed Base Operators
2% on labor/personnel
FBO Agreement
charges to customers
Fuel Tank Use Fee
$0.01 per gallon
FBO Agreement
Commercial Aviation
3% of gross revenues
Commercial Aviation
Operators not leasing
Operator Agreement
facilities from RTAA
Hangar 6
Current Master Fee
Hangar/Office/Apron
$0.322 per sq. ft. per month Resolution
(Long-Term)
Hangar/Office (Short- $0.45 per sq. ft. per month
Term)
Apron (Short-Term)
$0.10 per sq. ft. per month
Terminal Space Rent
$1.44 per sq. ft. per month Current Master Fee
plus $0.15 per sq. ft. per
Resolution
month common area
maintenance charges
Conference Room Rental
$250.00 half day
Current Master Fee
$400.00 full day
Resolution
$100.00 cleaning deposit
Special Use Permit
$500.00 per day for nonCurrent Master Fee
(i.e. filming, one-time use of aviation impact; $800.00 per Resolution
ramp, etc.)
day for activity that impacts
aviation
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Fiscal Year 2016-2017
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FEES/RENTALS/RATES
AND
OTHER CHARGES
AMOUNT
CORRESPONDING
RESOLUTION,
POLICY OR
AGREEMENT
RENO-STEAD AIRPORT (RTS) (Continued)
Unmanned Aircraft
System (UAS) Testing
Range Fee
RTS Gate Key
$100.00 per hour
$1,000.00 per day
maximum
$25.00 deposit
Wash Tokens
$0.50
Storage Unit- 10 ft. X 20 ft.
$ 70.00 per month
Storage Unit- 20 ft. X 20 ft.
$115.00 per month
Aircraft Tie-Down Parking
– aircraft less than 12,500
lbs. of landed weight
Aircraft Ramp Parkingtransient aircraft with landed
weight of 12,500 lbs. or
greater
The lesser of $5.00 per
aircraft per day or $55.00 per
aircraft per month
The lesser of $10.00 per
aircraft per day or $50.00 per
aircraft per week
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On motion by Trustee
, second by Trustee
, the foregoing
th
Resolution No. 529 was passed and adopted this 19 day of May, 2016, by the following
vote of the Board:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
__________________________________
Vice Chairman Rick Murdock
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Secretary Nat Carasali
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)–15
Chairman & Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO EXECUTE AN 18MONTH CONTRACT FOR THE RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
EMPLOYEE LIFE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT
AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, WITH SYMETRA
FINANCIAL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2016 – DECEMBER 2017, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $202,017, AND A 30-MONTH CONTRACT WITH VISION
SERVICE PLAN FOR THE PERIOD JULY 2016 – DECEMBER 2018, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $14,300, FOR VISION THIRD PARTY
ADMINISTRATION
CLAIMS
PROCESSING
AND
PREFERRED
PROVIDER NETWORK ACCESS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the President/CEO to execute an 18-month contract
for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) employee Life & Accidental Death and
Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance, with Symetra Financial
for the period July 2016 – December 2017, in the amount of $202,017, and a 30-month contract
with Vision Service Plan (VSP) for the period July 2016 – December 2018, in the amount of
$14,300, for vision third party administration (TPA) claims processing and preferred provider
network access.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this action is to obtain Board of Trustees approval and authorization for the
President/CEO to take the following actions regarding employee insurance coverage: 1) execute
an 18-month contract for the RTAA employee Life/AD&D and LTD insurance with Symetra
Financial for the period July 2016 – December 2017; and 2) execute a 30-month contract with
VSP for the period July 2016 – December 2018 for vision TPA claims processing and preferred
provider network access.
This action is in support of the RTAA Strategic Priority # 5 – Provide a Positive Environment
and Experience for All, and the Guiding Principle of Financial Integrity, to ensure the financial
stability of both Airports, as adopted in the RTAA Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2018 Comprehensive
Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
In May 2013, the Board of Trustees approved entering into a three-year contract with Symetra
Financial to provide employee group Life & AD&D and LTD insurance coverage. FY 2015-16
represented the third year of this contract and as such the contract will be ending June 30, 2016.
In May 2012, the Board of Trustees approved entering into a four-year contract with VSP for
vision TPA claims processing services and preferred provider network access. This contract will
also end on June 30, 2016.
RTAA Employee Life/AD&D/LTD & Vision
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 2 of 4
# 16(05)-15
The RTAA’s group health insurance broker of record, L/P Insurance Services, Inc., placed the
Life/AD&D/LTD as well as vision TPA services out to bid in February 2016. The results of the
bid were brought to the RTAA Insurance Committee who then made recommendations to the
President/CEO. The Insurance Committee’s recommendations were fully accepted and are
presented below.
DISCUSSION
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability (LTD)
Typically, the Life/AD&D/LTD insurance contract is brought to the Board of Trustees at the
same time as the group medical insurance contract. However, when the medical plan was
recently changed to a calendar year contract, the Life/AD&D/LTD insurance contract had not yet
expired. However, the contract is now due to expire on 6/30/16, so the insurance was taken out
to bid to 11 carriers. Four responses were received from carriers that provided a bid on both
Life/AD&D and LTD as follows:
LIFE/AD&D/LTD Insurance Bid Responses
Carrier
FY 2015-16
Premium
Symetra Financial
MetLife
Standard
Anthem
$126,032
N/A
N/A
N/A
Annual
Life/AD&D/LTD
Premium Quote
$134,678
$145,618
$159,696
$162,446
Term
18 months
30 months
30 months
18 months
Annual
Dollar / Percentage
Difference
+$8,646 / +6.9%
+$19,586 / +15.5%
+$33,664 / +26.7%
+$36,414 / +28.9%
As Symetra Financial has provided the most competitive bid and has continued to provide
satisfactory service and claims processing, staff recommends continuing employee Life/AD&D
and LTD insurance coverage with this carrier. In addition, Symetra has offered an 18-month rate
guarantee, which will align the Life/AD&D and LTD insurance contract with the calendar year
employee group medical insurance contract.
Vision TPA Service & Preferred Provider Network Access
Typically, the vision TPA and network access contract is also brought to the Board of Trustees at
the same time as the group medical insurance contract. However, when the medical plan was
recently changed to a calendar year contract, the vision TPA contract had not yet expired.
However, the contract is now due to expire on 6/30/16, so it was also taken out to bid to 5
carriers. Two responses were received as follows:
Vision TPA & Network Access Bid Responses
Carrier
FY 2015-16
Premium
Annual
Premium Quote
Term
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Medical Eye Services (MES)
$5,148
N/A
$5,720
$3,814
30 months
30 months
Annual
Dollar / Percentage
Difference
+$572 / +11%
-$1,335 / -26%
RTAA Employee Life/AD&D/LTD & Vision
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 3 of 4
# 16(05)-15
Although MES provided a lower bid, the RTAA previously utilized this provider and
experienced numerous employee complaints with claims processing and the limited network of
providers. In addition, MES does not offer satisfactory safety glasses coverage and their network
discounts are not as strong. VSP offers a large network of providers, strong discounts and a
robust safety glasses program. Therefore, staff recommends continuing vision TPA claims
processing services and preferred provider network access with VSP. VSP has offered a 30month rate guarantee, which will align the TPA services agreement with the employee group
medical insurance contract which is now on a calendar year basis.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial
services company with $35.3 billion in assets, approximately 2.0 million customers, and 1,400
employees nationwide. Symetra's parent company, Sumitomo Life, is one of the largest life
insurance companies in Japan with over 100 years of operating history.
VSP was founded in 1955 in Oakland, CA. The company was formerly known as California
Vision Services and changed its name to Vision Service Plan Inc. in January 1976. The firm is
a top managed eye care benefits provider that serves more than 72 million members world-wide.
FISCAL IMPACT
The following chart summarizes the estimated Life/AD&D/LTD and vision TPA services
expenses for FY 2016-17 at $140,398. These expenses represent a $9,218 (7.0%) increase over
current FY 2015-16 expenses. The proposed FY 2016-17 budget includes monies for these
insurance expenses at this amount of $140,398.
Insurance Program
RTAA
Insurance Cost
FY 2015-16
RTAA
Insurance Cost
FY 2016-17
$126,032
$134,678
$5,148
$5,720
$131,180
$140,398
Life/AD&D/LTD Insurance –
Symetra Financial
Vision TPA/Network Access –
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Total
%
Change
$ Increase
+$8,646
+6.9%
+$572
+11.0%
+$9,218
+7.0%
In addition, as these are multi-year contracts, the estimated total costs for the entire term of the
contracts are as follows:
Estimated Total Cost for Entire Contract Term
Insurance Program
Life/AD&D/LTD
Insurance –
Symetra Financial
Vision TPA/Network
Access –
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Term
RTAA
FY 2016-17
Cost
18 months
$134,678
30 months
$5,720
RTAA
FY 2017-18
Cost
RTAA
FY 2018-19
Cost
Total
Contract
Cost
$67,339
N/A
$202,017
(6 months only)
$5,720
$2,860
(6 months only)
$14,300
RTAA Employee Life/AD&D/LTD & Vision
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 4 of 4
# 16(05)-15
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is scheduled to be presented at the May 17, 2016 Finance and Business Development
Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board authorizes the President/CEO to execute an 18-month
contract for RTAA employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long Term
Disability insurance, with Symetra Financial for the period July 2016 – December 2017, in the
amount of $202,017, and a 30-month contract with Vision Service Plan, for the period July 2016
– December 2018, in the amount of $14,300, for vision third party administration claims
processing and preferred provider network access”.
MMM/js/cj
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)-16
Chairman and Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO EXECUTE A ONEYEAR CONTRACT FOR THE RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
EMPLOYEE WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017, WITH STARR AVIATION, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $307,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the President/CEO to execute a one-year contract for
the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) employee worker’s compensation insurance
coverage for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017, with Starr Aviation, in the amount of $307,000.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this action is to provide worker’s compensation insurance for the RTAA which
provides coverage for on-the-job injuries as required by State law. This action is in support of the
RTAA Strategic Priority # 5 – Provide a Positive Environment and Experience for All, and the
Guiding Principle of Financial Integrity, to ensure the financial stability of both Airports, as
adopted in the RTAA FY 2014-2018 Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
State law requires that each employer provide insurance coverage for on-the-job injuries. The
RTAA’s current fully insured worker’s compensation insurance policy provided through Starr
Aviation will expire on June 30, 2016.
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, the Broker of Record, markets the RTAA’s
worker’s compensation insurance coverage to various companies with good financial ratings that
are authorized to do business in the State of Nevada.
DISCUSSION
In February 2016, the RTAA’s insurance Broker of Record, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk
Management Services, placed the RTAA’s worker’s compensation insurance out to bid. In April
2016, Gallagher completed its bid process and provided the RTAA with the bid information.
Following are the responses received:
Worker’s Compensation Insurance Program FY 2016-17
May 19, 2016, Board Meeting
Page 2 of 3
# 16(05)-16
FY 2016-17 Worker’s Compensation Insurance Bid Responses
Carrier
Starr Aviation
Beacon Aviation
AIG Aerospace
Allianz
Global Aerospace
Old Republic
QBE
FY 2015-16
Premium
$222,207
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
FY 2016-17
Premium Quote
$307,000
$400,073
Declined to quote
Declined to quote
Declined to quote
Declined to quote
Declined to quote
Dollar/Percentage
Difference
+$84,793 / +38%
+$177,866 / +80%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
As indicated in the chart above, although 7 carriers were approached for bid, Gallagher only
received one other quote which was significantly higher than our current carrier, Starr Aviation.
The other carriers declined to submit quotes based on the RTAA’s higher experience
modification factor (emod) and/or because of the potential for high police and fire claim
exposures due to Nevada’s generous heart & lung statutes.
As Starr Aviation provided a fair quote which is evidenced by their willingness to offset the 35%
increase in our emod by providing almost $145,000 in scheduled credits and premium discounts,
staff is recommending continuing the RTAA’s fully insured worker’s compensation insurance
through Starr Aviation. In addition, Starr Aviation continues to provide positive customer
service and claims management.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
With a presence on five continents through its operating insurance companies, Starr provides
property, casualty, and accident & health insurance products, as well as a range of specialty
coverages including aviation, marine, energy, and excess casualty insurance. Starr Companies
also provides a broad spectrum of insurance-related services, including claims handling and
settlement, reinsurance, risk assessment, and loss control.
FISCAL IMPACT
The renewal premium quote from Starr Aviation in the amount of $307,000 represents an
increase of $84,793 (+38%) compared to the current annual premium of $222,207 for FY 20152016. This increase is due in large part to the RTAA’s higher emod factor (.63 to .98), and also
due somewhat to higher payroll for the upcoming fiscal year, which in turn increases the
premium calculated as a percentage of salaries.
The proposed FY 2016-2017 budget includes monies for worker’s compensation insurance
premium at this amount of $307,000.
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is scheduled to be presented at the May 17, 2016 Finance and Business Development
Committee meeting.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance Program FY 2016-17
May 19, 2016, Board Meeting
Page 3 of 3
# 16(05)-16
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board of Trustees authorizes the President/CEO to execute a oneyear contract for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority employee worker’s compensation insurance
coverage for FY 2016-2017, with Starr Aviation, in the amount of $307,000.”
MMM/js/cj
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)-17
Chairman & Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO
ADOPTION OF A RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR
2016-2017 LIABILITY AND PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM AND
APPROVAL OF PREMIUMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $919,108
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the fiscal year 2016-2017 liability and
property insurance program and authorize the President/CEO or her designee to bind the
coverages and pay the 2016-2017 premiums through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management
Services, Inc. as the Broker of Record, in the amount of $919,108.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this action is to provide liability and property insurance coverage for the RenoTahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) and to authorize the President/CEO or her designee to bind the
insurance and remit payment through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. as the
Broker of Record, of the premiums. This action is in support of the RTAA Guiding Principle of
Financial Integrity, to ensure the financial stability of the Airports, as adopted in the RTAA
Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-2018 Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND
The RTAA has insurance policies to mitigate the risk associated with operating and maintaining
the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and the Reno-Stead Airport (RTS). This request
covers insurance protection in the following areas:
1. Property - The RTAA purchases insurance to protect against most risks to property, such as
fire, theft, earthquakes and weather damage. The RTAA’s property insurance includes
coverage related to the following: (a) damage to real property (buildings, computer
equipment, runways); (b) fire and associated risks; (c) windstorm/earthquake; (d) flood; (e)
commercial crime; and (f) builder’s risk - damage to buildings under construction. In
addition, the RTAA obtains national flood insurance and property insurance for potential
damage to RTAA equipment (inland marine) and business autos.
2. Liability - The RTAA purchases insurance to protect from the risk that the RTAA may be
sued and held legally liable for activities associated with operating and maintaining both
RNO and RTS. Liability insurance is designed to offer specific protection against third party
insurance claims, (i.e., payment is not typically made to the insured, but rather to someone
suffering a loss who is not a party to the insurance contract). When a claim is made, the
insurance carrier has the duty (and right) to defend the RTAA.
Liability and Property Insurance Program
May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Page 2 of 5
# 16(05)-17
The RTAA Liability insurance covers the following areas: (a) airport owners/operators
general; (b) public officials including employment practices; (c) law enforcement; (d)
emergency medical technicians; and (e) crime and dishonesty.
The current policies, with the exception of flood insurance, cover the one year period from July
1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 with renewals provided annually.
The RTAA, through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process, has retained Arthur J.
Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. as the Broker of Record, to provide the following
services:
1. Develop underwriting and marketing strategies to competitively secure the best insurance
coverage at the most reasonable costs. Prepare annual marketing strategy reports identifying
anticipated market conditions and propose a marketing strategy for the RTAA’s major loss
exposure areas, prior to policy renewal.
2. Provide trended values for property insurance policies.
3. Analyze the RTAA’s exposure to loss, adequacy of coverage, and develop options on
coverage not presently purchased by the Airport Authority.
4. Obtain bids from the insurance industry, evaluate the commitment and financial stability of
the underwriters, and negotiate the best terms and coverages for the various exposure areas
on behalf of the RTAA.
5. Provide the following insurance broker services: (1) receive and analyze the underwriter’s
quotations; (2) review new and renewal insurance proposals for accuracy and conformity to
specifications and negotiated coverages; (3) compare proposed policy language to the prior
year and advise the Authority of changes in policy form or coverage; (4) recommend policy
coverage or language changes as necessary; and (5) request modifications from the insurers
upon RTAA concurrence.
DISCUSSION
Overall, the insurance market remains “flat” this year, as it was last year. A “flat” insurance
market means premium pricing has stabilized. This pricing is primarily driven by the reinsurance
market (the ability of an insurance company to transfer a portion of policy risk to other insurance
companies for a fee), and the mandate by insurance carriers to underwrite each risk profitably
without looking to other income sources (investments) to offset premium prices.
Arthur J. Gallagher began in January 2016 to market the RTAA’s insurance coverage and the
following schedule is a summary of the recommended proposed insurers by policy type:
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May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
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Type of Insurance
# 16(05)-17
Recommended Carrier
Insurance
Premium
Property Insurance
Property
Equipment – Inland Marine
National Flood Insurance**
Business Auto
Total Property
Lexington Insurance Co. (AIG)
Liberty Surplus & Aspen Specialty*
Hanover
NFIP Hanover
Federal Insurance Company
$ 613,377
21,186
14,287
36,561
$ 685,411
Liability Insurance
Airport Operations Liability
Federal Insurance Co.
(Starr Aviation)
Public Officials / Employee National Union Fire Insurance
Practices
Law Enforcement
QBE Insurance*
Emergency Medical Technician James River Insurance*
Crime and Dishonesty
Great American
Fiduciary
Great American
Total Liability
GRAND TOTAL
*
**
$ 94,500
69,675
36,341
21,962
8,169
3,050
$ 233,697
$ 919,108
Note: Indicates that insurance carrier is a surplus lines carrier in Nevada. The premium column
includes surplus lines taxes and fees.
Note: NFIP Flood Insurance premium is an estimate. Exact premiums cannot be determined until
Policies renew in February 2017.
A detailed schedule summarizing all of the RTAA’s proposed insurance coverages, premiums,
and insurers is attached.
As part of the process of evaluating insurance quotes, Federal Insurance Co. (Starr Aviation), the
RTAA’s current airport operations liability and worker’s compensation carrier, submitted a quote
that was approximately $6,600 higher than the quote received from American International
Group (AIG) for airport operations liability coverage. Based on staff’s review with our
insurance broker, they indicated that the Starr Aviation quote for both worker’s compensation
and airport operations liability insurance was based on maintaining the entire relationship with
the RTAA. Consequently, an award to AIG for the airport operations liability coverage may
result in changes to the quote submitted by Starr Aviation for worker’s compensation.
As outlined in the separate Board memo recommending Starr Aviation be awarded the policy for
worker’s compensation, the quote of $307,000 was significantly better than the other carriers and
reflected a willingness to offset the 35% increase in our experience modification rate (emod) by
providing almost $145,000 in scheduled credits and premium discounts.
Staff instructed our broker to contact all impacted insurance companies to determine both their
quote based on a bundled package (worker’s compensation and liability) and their quote if each
line of coverage was placed independent of the other. Starr Aviation indicated that their quote
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May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
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# 16(05)-17
for workers’ compensation would increase $61,400 or approximately 20% and AIG maintained
their decision not to quote on workers’ compensation.
If the RTAA awarded the airport operations liability insurance to AIG, the savings of $6,600
would be offset by higher worker’s compensation premiums of $61,400. Therefore, staff is
recommending staying with Starr Aviation for airport operations liability insurance to maintain a
lower overall cost of the RTAA’s insurance program.
As a result of the tragic event that occurred at the National Championship Air Races (Air Races)
on September 16, 2011, the premiums for the EMT Professional Liability and Airport Operations
Liability have an additional premium of $3,720 and $5,000, respectively. These increases are
directly related to the operation of the Air Races and are anticipated and budgeted to be
reimbursed by the Reno Air Race Association (RARA) under the license agreement. The
combined premiums for FY 2016-2017 of $8,720 is the same as the additional premium invoiced
last year.
Airport war and terrorism coverage is available, and the premiums, while still very high, are
beginning to decline. As in prior years, the RTAA has elected not to maintain war and terrorism
insurance coverage.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. All of
the work associated with this project is expected to be performed by the staff based in Las Vegas,
NV and Aliso Viejo, CA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2016-2017 renewal premiums total $919,108, a 3.3% decrease from FY 2015-2016. This
quote includes the additional premiums in the amount of $8,720 for coverage associated with the
National Championship Air Races.
The proposed FY 2016-2017 Operations and Maintenance budget includes the amount of
$998,300 for liability and property insurance premiums. The recommended approval of premium
is 7.9% or $79,192 less than the FY 2016-2017 Budget.
The total premiums are shown below:
2015-16
Actual
2016-17
Quote
$950,255
$919,108
Difference
Quote to
2015-16
Actual
-$31,147
Percent
Change
2016-17
Budget
-3.3%
$998,300
Difference
Quote to
2016-17
Budget
-$79,192
Percent
Change
-7.9%
A detailed breakdown of each insurance coverage recommendation is provided in the attached
“Summary of Insurance Premiums for Policy Term: July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.”
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May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
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# 16(05)-17
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is scheduled to be presented at the May 17, 2016 Finance and Business Development
Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board of Trustees approves the fiscal year 2016-2017 liability and
property insurance program and authorizes the President/CEO or her designee to bind the
coverages and pay the 2016-2017 premiums in the amount of $919,108.”
MMM/to/cj
RENO-TAHOE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
SUMMARY OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR POLICY TERM: JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017
Quotes for 2016-2017 Renewal Term
Coverage
Recommend Carrier
Limits & Deductibles
2016-17
Budget
FY 2016-17
Quote vs.
2015-16
Actual
2016-17
Quote vs.
Budget
2016-2017
PREMIUM
2015-16
Premium
$613,376.78
$632,709.44
$665,000.00
-3%
-8%
Property Insurance
Property
Lexington Insurance Co. $664,714,101 Property Values
(AIG), Liberty Surplus & $400,000,000 Limit of Liability
Aspen Specialty*
$50 mil EQ / $25 mil Flood
B & M included
$25,000 /Loss Except Flood $500,000 & Earthquake of
1% of Property Value
(Minimum deductible of $100,000 per location)
Equipment - Inland
Marine
Hanover
$15,929,6149 Total Value
(Equipment valued over $100,000/Item)
Deductible: $10,000 Per Occurence
$21,186.00
$19,859.00
$24,000.00
7%
-12%
National Flood
Insurance**
NFIP/Hanover
$500,000 Policy Limit per building
$14,287.00
$12,350.00
$16,000.00
16%
-11%
Business Auto
Federal Insurance Co.
Auto Liability Limit: $1,000,000 CSL
Deductible: $0
$36,561.00
$47,074.00
$49,300.00
-22%
-26%
Liability Insurance
Airport Operations
Liability
Federal Insurance Co.
(Starr Aviation)
$300,000,000 Per Occurrence
$300,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Deductible: $0
$94,500.00
$94,500.00
$96,400.00
0%
-2%
Public Official
Liability / Employee
Practices Liability
Nat'l Union Fire
Insurance Co
$10,000,000 E&O Annual Aggregate
$10,000,000 EPL Annual Aggregate
Deductible: $100,000
$69,675.00
$67,176.00
$68,300.00
4%
2%
Law Enforcement
Liability
QBE Insurance*
$5,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Deductible: $50,000 Per Occurrence
$36,341.00
$43,405.12
$44,500.00
-16%
-18%
Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMT)
Liability
Crime and
Dishonesty
James River Ins Co.*
$5,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Deductible: $5,000 Each Claim
$21,962.38
$21,962.38
$22,200.00
0%
-1%
Great American
$5,000,000 Employee Dishonesty
$250,000 - Forgery Alteration
$100,000 - Inside Premises
$100,000 Outside Premises
$500,000 Computer Fraud
$50,000 Money Orders/ Counterfeit Paper
$500,000 Funds Transfer Fraud Deductible:
$10,000 Employee Dishonesty and $2,500 for all others
$8,169.00
$8,169.00
$9,500.00
0%
-14%
Great American
$2,000,000 Annual Aggregate
Deductible:
$1,000 Per Claim
$3,050.00
$3,050.00
$3,100.00
0%
-2%
TOTAL
$919,108.16
$950,254.94
Note: * Indicates that insurance carrier is a surplus lines carrier in Nevada. The premium column includes surplus lines taxes and fees.
Note: ** NFIP Flood Insurance premium is estimated. Exact premiums can not be determined until policies renew in February, 2017.
$998,300.00
-3.3%
-7.9%
Fiduciary Liability
Board Memorandum
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
May 11, 2016
Memo: # 16(05)-18
Board Members
For: May 19, 2016 Board Meeting
Andy Wirth, Chairman
DISCUSSION AND CONFIRMATION OF THE CHAIRMAN’S
REAPPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE NAT CARASALI TO SERVE A
TWO-YEAR TERM ON THE RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND
VISITORS AUTHORITY BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016
PURPOSE
The purpose of this action will be to select and appoint a Trustee to serve a two-year term
representing the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority as the air service representative on the
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) Board effective July 1, 2016.
The Chairman recommends that Trustee Nat Carasali be reappointed for the two-year
term.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to NRS244A.601, as amended, the RSCVA is governed by a 9-member board of
directors representing a variety of business and community groups in Washoe County.
The groups represented include: gaming, general business, and air service. The cities of
Reno and Sparks and Incline Village are also represented as well as the Washoe County
Commission. The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board appoints one of their Trustees to
serve as the air service representative on the RSCVA Board. Each appointment to the
RSCVA is allowed to serve two two-year terms.
In July 2015, Trustee Nat Carasali was appointed to fill the unexpired term of former
Trustee Kosta Arger, of which said term expires on June 30, 2016. By statute, Trustee
Carasali is eligible to be reappointed for a second two-year term.
COMMITTEE COORDINATION
This item is not scheduled to be presented to a Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the RTAA.
RECOMMENDATION
It is hereby recommended that the Board adopt the following motion:
“It is hereby moved that the Board approves Chairman Andy Wirth’s recommendation to
reappoint Trustee Nat Carasali to serve a two-year term on the Reno-Sparks Convention
and Visitors Authority Board effective July 1, 2016.
AM/cj
President/CEO’s Report
April 2016
Marily M. Mora, A.A.E., President/CEO____________________________
Air Service
•
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) served 311,974 passengers in March 2016, which is up
12.4% versus March 2015. During the first quarter of 2016, RNO served 841,649 passengers,
representing an increase of 10.9% when compared to the same period last year.
TOTAL PASSENGERS
Total Passengers
December-15
Passengers
Passengers
2016
% Diff.
2015
JAN
241,181
246,571
2.2%
259,868
5.4%
FEB
228,035
234,763
3.0%
269,807
14.9%
MAR
278,172
277,477
-0.2%
311,974
12.4%
1st Quarter
747,388
758,811
1.5%
841,649
10.9%
APR
266,800
256,823
-3.7%
MAY
282,277
276,969
-1.9%
JUN
316,720
319,309
0.8%
841,649
10.9%
2nd Quarter
865,797
853,101
-1.5%
JUL
332,242
350,823
5.6%
AUG
318,965
336,948
5.6%
SEP
284,931
297,299
4.3%
3rd Quarter
936,138
985,070
5.2%
OCT
266,701
295,749
10.9%
NOV
225,384
253,494
12.5%
DEC
263,682
286,105
8.5%
4th Quarter
755,767
835,675
10.6%
3,305,090
3,432,657
3.9%
TOTAL
YTD Total
•
% Diff.
2014
758,811
In March 2016, RNO was served by eight airlines providing 56 peak daily departures to 18 non-stop
destinations (22 non-stop destinations if seasonal and new announced flights are included). At RNO,
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total departures were down (2.5%) and the seat capacity increased 5.7% when compared to March
2015.
•
Starting June 5, 2016, Southwest Airlines will begin non-stop flights between RNO and Oakland
International Airport (OAK) three times a day. The airline will utilize a 143-seat Boeing 737-700
aircraft on this route.
•
Starting June 9, 2016, Allegiant Air will begin non-stop flights between RNO and Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) twice a week. The airline will provide this service on Thursdays and
Sundays.
•
Starting August 15, 2016, JetBlue Airways will begin non-stop flights between RNO and Long Beach
Airport (LGB), providing both business and leisure travelers another option for travel between Reno
and the Los Angeles basin. The airline will fly the route with a 150-seat Airbus 320.
•
Starting December 19, 2016, Delta Air Lines will begin non-stop flights between RNO and Atlanta
International Airport (ATL). The Atlanta-Reno flight will begin as three times per week service
during the holidays, from December 19, 2016 until January 3, 2017. Then the service will be offered
once a week, with Saturday arrival and Sunday departure, between January 7, 2017 and March 26,
2017. The airline will utilize a 183-seat Boeing 757 on this route.
•
Recent and Upcoming Schedule Changes
 Alaska Airlines
o On March 13, 2016, the new schedule for non-stop flights between Reno and Boise began as
follows:
 Boise to Reno:
• AS2157 9:25 AM - 9:42 AM
 Reno to Boise:
• AS2164 4:35PM - 6:58 PM
o On March 13, 2016, the non-stop flights between Reno and San Jose were re-timed as
follows:
 San Jose to Reno:
• AS2250 7:35 AM - 8:30 AM
• AS2017 6:15 PM - 7:10 PM
 Reno to San Jose:
• AS2183 6:00 AM - 6:55 AM
• AS2320 5:50 PM - 6:44 PM
o Starting on March 16, 2016, Alaska Airlines began non-stop flights between Reno and
Orange County with the following schedule:
 Orange County to Reno:
• AS2700 2:45 PM - 4:05 PM

Reno to Orange County:
• AS2701 10:15 AM - 11:37 AM
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 Allegiant Air
The non-stop flights between Reno and Las Vegas operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and
Sundays.
 Delta Air Lines
The seasonal non-stop flight between Reno and Minneapolis will operate from June 11, 2016
until August 27, 2016. The airline will offer this route on Saturdays only.
 JetBlue Airways
o The non-stop flights between Reno and New York City operated daily until May 3, 2016.
The flight was reduced to a four times a week schedule beginning on May 4th and will
continue that schedule through May 21, 2016, operating on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and
Monday, before returning to a full seven days a week schedule.
o The non-stop flight between Reno and Long Beach Airport will begin on August 15, 2016.
It will depart Reno at 2:15 pm and arrive in Long Beach at 3:40 pm. It will depart Long
Beach at 12:15 pm and land in Reno at 1:30 pm.
 United Airlines
The seasonal twice a week non-stop flight between Reno and Houston operated until April 3,
2016. This flight will return on June 11, 2016 for the summer season and will operate on
Saturdays and Sundays only.
 Southwest Airlines
o Reno-Oakland schedule:
 Oakland to Reno:
• WN553 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
• WN2867 4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
• WN480 8:45 PM - 9:35 PM
 Reno to Oakland:
• WN3185 6:10 AM - 7:15 AM
• WN1140 9:30 AM - 10:35 AM
• WN3505 5:35 PM - 6:40 PM
 Volaris
o
•
The non-stop flights between Reno and Guadalajara, Mexico are operating on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
In March 2016, RNO handled 13,000,812 pounds of cargo, an increase of 25.2% when compared to
March 2015. With respect to year-over-year monthly increases, March 2016 is the 13th consecutive
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May 11, 2016
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month of air cargo growth at RNO. During the first quarter of 2016, RNO handled 35,887,231 pounds
of cargo, representing an increase of 20% when compared to the same period last year.
TOTAL CARGO
Total Cargo
December-15
2014
2015
Cargo in Pounds
JAN
% Diff.
2016
Pounds
Metric
% Diff.
10,303,380
9,486,697
10,113,421
9,418,781
-1.8%
-0.7%
11,939,003
5,415
18.1%
FEB
10,947,416
4,965
16.2%
MAR
1st Quarter
9,758,391
29,548,468
10,381,009
29,913,211
6.4%
1.2%
13,000,812
35,887,231
5,896
16,275
25.2%
20.0%
APR
9,876,465
10,416,248
5.5%
MAY
10,269,963
10,459,643
1.8%
JUN
9,679,744
35,887,231
16,275
20.0%
10,595,645
9.5%
2nd Quarter 29,826,172
31,471,536
5.5%
JUL
10,863,843
11,775,072
8.4%
AUG
10,853,726
11,031,470
1.6%
SEP
10,127,014
12,360,393
22.1%
3rd Quarter 31,844,583
35,166,935
10.4%
OCT
11,429,538
12,160,586
6.4%
NOV
10,664,398
11,657,012
9.3%
DEC
15,776,073
17,907,699
13.5%
4th Quarter 37,870,009
41,725,297
10.2%
TOTAL
YTD Total
129,089,232 138,276,979
29,913,211
7.1%
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Parking Comparison
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Business Development
Reno-Stead Airport Economic Development (AED)
•
Reno-Stead Airport Business Park Development
Following the February 11, 2016 Board approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),
Master Developer Agreement, and Phase I Ground Lease with Dermody Properties & Hillwood
Investment Properties (DPHW), staff and Legal Counsel began drafting the Master Developer
Agreement (MDA). Staff and legal counsel are also drafting the Phase I Ground Lease that will be
included as an exhibit of the final MDA. DPHW has been reminded that until these agreements are
executed, there can be no development at Reno-Stead Airport (RTS).
In addition to regional engagement, staff continues to engage the local community and residents
adjacent to and potentially impacted by the development of an airport-centric business park at RTS.
Staff presented status updates to various community groups including the North Valleys Citizen
Advisory Board (CAB) on April 11, 2016, the Reno-Stead Airport Association tenant group on April
12, 2016, and the Silver Lake/Silver Knolls Property Owners Association on April 20, 2016. The
groups expressed that they appreciated being kept updated on the project and look forward to future
updates as development occurs. Staff is also scheduled to present an update to the Ward 4
Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) on May 19, 2016.
•
UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
Staff continues to market RTS to UAS companies and suppliers as a place to establish business
operations. Staff recently attended the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
(AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2016 Conference and Trade Show on May 2-5, 2016 in New Orleans.
Working with State and regional economic development partners, including the Nevada Institute of
Autonomous Systems (NIAS), the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and the
University of Nevada Reno (UNR), staff met with target companies such as Airware,
Harris/RangeVue, and Aurora Flight Sciences, to discuss potential testing and/or relocating their
businesses to RTS.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) General Aviation
•
CEO Advisory Group on GA Minimum Standards (GAMS)
On April 18, 2016, staff participated in a conference call with Aviation Management Consulting
Group (AMCG) to provide background information about general aviation at RNO and to discuss the
CEO Advisory Group process that the RTAA implemented for review of the Reno-Tahoe
International Airport General Aviation Commercial Minimum Standards. AMCG will review and
provide feedback on the draft version of the GAMS document as it relates to industry best practices
and regulatory compliance. Upon completion of the review and comment by AMCG, staff will
reconvene the CEO Advisory Group to discuss any comments suggested as a result of this review.
•
Atlantic Fuel Storage Facility
Atlantic Aviation is on track with construction of its Fuel Storage Facility and is anticipating a
mobilization date of May 23, 2016. The Project completion date is anticipated on July 1, 2016,
weather permitting. The fuel storage facility is exclusively for storage and will not be used for selfserve fueling.
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Reno-Stead Airport General Aviation
• On April 11, 2016, RTAA staff hosted a public workshop at the Reno-Stead Airport in the Freedom
Flight Terminal to discuss the proposed process for developing General Aviation Commercial
Minimum Standards (GAMS) at the Reno-Stead Airport. Turnout was limited and staff scheduled an
additional public workshop on April 26, 2016. The April 26th meeting was the third such presentation
since March 2016. Staff provided copies of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines and
industry best practices at all three meetings. Staff anticipates convening the Reno-Stead CEO
Advisory Group prior to the end of the current fiscal year.
Outside Commercial Properties
•
1280 Terminal Way
Emergency Management Preparedness Response Recovery PS/MC, LLC (EMPRR)
A 24-month first amendment to commercial lease agreement was executed with EMPRR for 305
square feet of office space at 1280 Terminal Way. EMPRR is an emergency management
consultation business and utilizes the space as a general office. The total 24-month contract value is
$5,938.08.
Divine Matrix SOULutions
A 12-month first amendment to commercial lease agreement was executed with Divine Matrix
SOULutions for 265 square feet of office space at 1280 Terminal Way. Divine Matrix SOULutions
specializes in hypnosis and Reiki Energy Healing and utilizes the space as a general office. The total
12-month contract value is $2,579.64.
•
Airport Mini Warehouse
California Pacific Research, Inc. dba Rust Bullet
A new 36-month commercial lease agreement was executed with California Pacific Research, Inc.
dba Rust Bullet, for 6,778 square feet of commercial warehouse space at 2890 Vassar Street. Rust
Bullet has been a tenant at the Mini Warehouse property for 12 years and is in need of a larger office
and warehouse space to accommodate an expansion and consolidation of its business operations. Rust
Bullet currently also occupies 3,000 square feet of space as well as ten (10) of the largest (12x30)
mini storage units on the property and is planning to vacate the 3,000 square foot warehouse space
and a few of the leased mini storage units once the new space is fully operational. There is a waiting
list for both the spaces being vacated by Rust Bullet, therefore staff anticipates leasing the vacated
spaces as soon as they become available. The 6,778 square foot space leased by Rust Bullet was the
largest remaining vacancy at the 2890 Vassar Street property and brings the occupancy rate for the
building to 95%. The total 36-month contract value is $87,202.00 over the 36-month lease period.
Organizational Training & Development
•
In support of the organization’s succession planning efforts, the RTAA sponsored ten employees to
participate in a “Supervisory 101” course at the Nevada Association of Employers (NAE). This threeweek course (two hours per week) is designed for current supervisors/managers as well as those who
may be slated for supervisory positions in the future. Topics include: discipline/discharge, workplace
harassment, employment law, wage and hour, performance management, and the hiring process.
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•
A “Cyber Security Survival Training” class was offered to staff. Facilitated by IT Director Marty
Mueller, this class instructed participants in how to protect electronic information at work and at
home.
•
RTAA staff presented a program titled “So You want to Get Your AAE, CM or ACE Designation.”
This class described the various professional designations offered through the American Association
of Airport Executives (AAAE), as well as how they are earned and what they mean to a career in the
aviation industry.
•
As part of the career development program, Human Resources (HR) staff presented an Interview
Skills workshop. Also in support of succession planning efforts, this program provides participants
with tips and tools on how to prepare to interview for promotional opportunities.
•
This month’s leadership webinar series featured Kelly McGonigal and “The Upside of Stress.” This
program explored how to cultivate a mindset that helps one thrive under stress, and provided
strategies for transforming the biology of the stress response to improve health and well-being.
•
HR staff presented computer training this month as follows: a four week “Touch Typing” class and
instruction for new supervisors in Performance Pro, the RTAA’s online performance management
system.
•
New Employee Orientation was held for 11 new employees. Offered quarterly, this half day class
covers key policies as well as citizenship and principles of everyday leadership.
•
During January through April 2016, a 12-week Individual Weight Loss Challenge was rolled out to
RTAA employees. The 35 participants were encouraged to stay motivated with on-going minichallenges during the 12 weeks that had them focusing on activities such as drinking water, eating
fruits and veggies, reducing their body fat and increasing their exercise. Overall, the participants lost
a combined total of 226 pounds! Our 1st place winner had an amazing weight loss, losing almost 14%
of their body weight.
Miscellaneous Information
•
Facebook followers are at 11,446 with a monthly post reach of 1.5 million and Twitter with 5,225
followers. This month the Airport featured: new air service on Delta Air Lines to Atlanta starting
December 19th; the Kindness Takes Flight team pairing with the City of Sparks in celebrating
National Pay It Forward day, as well as a day to remember Tristin Hurley; celebrating the first
Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) test flights at Reno-Stead Airport with the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA) and other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sites; and,
featuring an Allegiant fare sale to Los Angeles for just $39.
•
Reno-Tahoe International Airport proudly announced non-stop service to Atlanta, the world’s biggest
and busiest airport, starting December 19, 2016. A press conference was held on April 29th, with
members of the news media and community present for a southern style event with Dixieland music
and 250 Georgia peaches. Delta will start Atlanta service just in time for the holidays and winter ski
season. It will begin as three times per week service during the holidays, from December 19, 2016
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until January 3, 2017. Then the service will be offered weekly, on Saturdays only, between January 7,
2017 and March 26, 2017.
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In support of National Humor Month, the Kindness Takes Flight team told silly jokes to passengers
waiting at the airline gates, and handed out Laffy Taffy candy and Bazooka Bubble Gum. Customers
found the humorous treat fun and unexpected.
•
The 8th Annual Employee Art Show will take place this month with entries from more than 80 artists
in the categories of photography, mixed media, crafts, and more. Board members are invited to the
unveiling on May 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in the depARTures gallery.
•
On April 27th, the Airport hosted the former members of the Community Outreach Committee (COC)
who had previously served on the public outreach group prior to the newly formed COC. A luncheon
was held at the Timber Ridge restaurant and attendees were given a gift of appreciation for their years
of service.
•
The current Community Outreach Committee met on Thursday, April 21st. Members were provided a
demonstration of the Safety and Security programs at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. In light of
the recent attacks at the Brussels Airport, RTAA staff featured the Airport Communications Office,
Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and the Canine Explosive Detection Teams. In addition, the
meeting included updates on increases in air cargo, passenger air service, and an update on the
Airport’s advertising and marketing campaign. The next meeting of the COC is scheduled for June
16, 2016.
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Staff performed numerous interviews covering the new air service announcement to Atlanta, the
Taxiway “C” construction project, concrete rehabilitation program, Airport noise program and noise
impacts on surrounding neighbors, Airport safety and security programs, Uber enhancements,
Burning Man plans to increase charter flights, and more.
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On April 19, 2016, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly called drones, flew simultaneously
at the six FAA UAS test sites, including Reno-Stead Airport. UNR, the lead agency on the test at
Reno-Stead Airport, invited news media to observe the drone flights. This was the largest test of
NASA’s UAS traffic management research platform.
Since NASA is a large organization, they actually have two groups working on UAS airspace
integration. This test was in coordination with the NASA group that is working on the traffic
management component and therefore the test did not involve use of the Nevada Unmanned
Autonomous and NextGen Collaborative Environment (NUANCE) lab, which was recently opened at
Reno-Stead Airport. The other NASA group will be doing testing at the Reno-Stead Airport in June
and will utilize the NUANCE lab.
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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials have expanded TSA Pre-check hours at RenoTahoe International Airport. The Pre-check security screening line will now be open at all times TSA
security is operational.
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Additionally, the company responsible for enrolling frequent travelers in the TSA Pre® program is
expanding their hours at the new facility located inside the Airport. Starting May 23, 2016,
MorphoTrust USA will be open from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Monday
through Friday at their modular office space location on the west wall across from the Delta Air Lines
ticket counters.
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Pursuant to an April 14, 2016 Procedural Order by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission (NPUC) Notice of Investigation Regarding Battery Storage Technologies (Docket 16-01013), the RTAA
submitted comments to the NPUC on the state of battery storage technologies in terms of the maturity
of the technologies, research and development, and product commercialization. As a large
commercial electrical power user, the RTAA is affected by both physical and financial elements of
Nevada’s electrical market and endeavors to sustainably manage both Reno-Tahoe International and
Reno-Stead Airports to ensure their economic viability, operational efficiency, natural resource
conservation and social responsibilities. The RTAA remarked that NV Energy should be required to
address battery storage as part of their resource planning. The RTAA also commented that the
elimination of possible barriers or unintended outcomes pertaining to battery storage technologies,
flexibility in the regulatory framework, and utility processes to accommodate battery technologies is
critical.
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Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) Solar System
The 135-kilowatt solar system installed at the Airport Authority’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Facility (ARFF) has been fully operational since March 2011. Solar power generation results are
provided below. Banked credits have been used during those months when not enough power is
generated to cover the monthly use. As indicated in the table below, approximately $30,303 in
electrical costs were saved as a result of the solar system during the current 2015-2016 fiscal year
period.
Power Generation
Energy Offset from Monthly Bill
Energy Credits Banked
Banked Credits Applied
Total Earned
Banked Credits Remaining
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March 2016
$3,651
$0
($662)
$2,989
NA
FY 2015-2016
$29,872
$431
($4,795)
$30,303
$6,520
Recycling at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Beginning July 2015, Airport Authority staff have successfully collected approximately 54.79 tons of
recyclable material during the FY2015-16 period. These recyclables equate to a 9.71 percent
diversion rate of the Airport’s total waste volume. An annual recycling objective remains set at 10
percent.
As a result of hauling cost-reduction measures, collected recyclables are no longer transported
monthly to local recycling centers. Airport Authority staff accumulate recyclables for longer periods
of time before transportation, thereby decreasing the number of annual trips. As a result, during some
months there are no reportable quantities for certain materials, as illustrated in the table below.
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Material
Cardboard
Mixed Paper
Glass
Batteries
Beverage Containers
Total
March 2016 (Tons)
3.44
0
0
0.025
0
3.465
FY15-16 (Total Tons)
26.61
10.51
0
0.26
17.41
54.79
Quarterly Strategic Plan Update
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Attached to this report is the Strategic Plan Dashboard Report for period ending the 3rd Quarter of
Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
State Legislative/Government Affairs Update
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In support of the RTAA, the McDonald·Carano·Wilson (MCW) Government Affairs Group provides
the following information on meetings and activities in April 2016:
 Southern Nevada Forum
The final meeting of the group to vote on priorities for the 2017 legislative session was held on
May 5, 2016. MCW attended along with Tina Iftiger, VP of Airport Economic Development, and
prearranged discussions were held with key legislators at the conclusion of the meeting.

The issues prioritized by the Forum’s subcommittee on Economic Development/Workforce
Development for consideration by the full group on May 5th included two issues of import to
the RTAA: 1) continued investment/support for development of the UAV/UAS industry, and
2) industrial sites development/funding.
Economic Development
Continued Investment in the UNLV Medical School
Continued Advancement of UAV/UAS Industry
Fuel Revenue Indexing
Industrial Sites-State Funding Formula for Infrastructure
Expansion of the LVCVA Convention District
1
2
2
3
4
Workforce Development
NSHE and Workforce Development
Health Sciences Building at CSN Henderson
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Union Apprenticeships
1
2
3
4
 Titus Aviation Symposium II
The date for the symposium has been pushed out to September 2016. The keynote speaker
targeted by the planning committee - Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx - is not available in
June.
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 New Energy
The Governor’s New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF), organized under the Governor’s
Office of Energy (GOE), has been reconstituted in the wake of the Public Utilities Commission’s
(PUC’s) controversial rooftop solar decision. The Governor established several technical advisory
committees (TACs) to examine issues related to net metering, distributed generation, and electric
vehicles (EVs).
 The Governor is very supportive of EVs and has created an “EV Highway” between Reno and
Las Vegas by placing ‘free’ charging stations in key locations along the route.
 The NEITF TACs will provide recommendations to the NEITF which will provide bill draft
recommendations to the GOE. MCW is monitoring all the TAC meetings.
 MCW was invited to a small group briefing with Senator Harry Reid to discuss energy issues
in NV and the national energy policy. The meeting took place in Las Vegas on May 4th.
 MCW attended a briefing with Edwin Moniz, U.S. Secretary of Energy, on the international
clean energy accord called “Mission Innovation.” The Department of Energy (DOE) will be
looking to public and private entities to do more to become energy efficient and energy
independent with clean energy resources.
 Legislature 101
MCW is working with the RTAA Human Resources staff on the development of an employee
training module on the legislative process. The seminar will be offered in August 2016.
 Commerce Tax

Administration
The Tax Commission recently approved administrative regulations on the Commerce Tax.
Those regulations will be presented to the Legislative Committee for final approval or
rejection. The regulations were the product of many administrative workshops and multiple
revisions based on comments and concerns from taxpayers. The Tax Commission has yet to
give final approval to the forms and instructions for the Commerce Tax. There will be further
discussion on this issue at the Tax Commission meeting on May 16, 2016.
The first Commerce Tax returns are due on August 15, 2016. MCW supplied RTAA with
background information to share with tenants, explaining the importance of using a correct
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code on their initial tax filing in
August 2016.

Referendum Status
On May 2nd, the Nevada Supreme Court heard arguments about whether a repeal of the
Commerce Tax passed in 2015 should be on the ballot for a vote in November. Those
opposing the repeal of the tax, a Political Action Committee (PAC) named the Coalition for
Nevada’s Future, argued that because the repeal would leave the state budget unbalanced, it is
unconstitutional. The RIP Commerce Tax Inc., the group initiating the repeal, argued that the
amount of money that would be lost is small relative to the overall state budget, and the
budget gap could be closed by the Interim Finance Committee.
An excellent review of the nuances of the issue is found here in a Las Vegas Review-Journal
(LVRJ) column by Steve Sebelius:
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http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/columns-blogs/steve-sebelius/strict-compliance-ordead-lettering
Mr. Sebelius’ conclusion is this:
(If)… the measure goes on the ballot, things really get interesting: If voters approve repealing
the commerce tax, it’s erased from the law. But if voters decide to keep the tax, it’s frozen in
statute, and cannot be changed in the future without another statewide vote of the people.
(That even applies to small changes, such as the rate of taxation, a business category, etc.)
That’s why opponents (of the repeal) are fighting the referendum so hard. For them, the only
success is keeping the measure off the ballot in the first place.
There remains an open question as to whether the proponents of the referendum will have
sufficient signatures to qualify the petition, assuming the legal challenge is rejected.
Signatures are due by June 21, 2016.
Federal Legislative/Government Affairs Update
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The Porter Group LLC reports the following federal update for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority for
the month of April 2016:
 April
was a month filled with a focus on the legislative process as it relates to the federal
priorities of the RTAA. The two most pertinent bills that the Porter Group is working on – the
FAA Reauthorization Act and the transportation appropriations measure – are both falling victim
to politics and differing opinions between House and Senate leaders, but there is a positive sense
about the chances for both to become law within the next few months.
The current circumstances present challenges and opportunities. The challenge will be to ensure
that both bills are able to get past the current logjam because these are the two most likely
opportunities (along with the Homeland Security appropriations bill) for the RTAA to get
language included that would alter the Section 559 program and enable the Airport to hire up to
five additional CBP officers. The opportunities come in the form of deal-making and as long as
the relevant parties are talking about including this policy provision or not allowing that one, the
window is open for the CBP language included in one of them.
A brief summary of each of our three target bills is as follows:

As it relates to the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, the
House hasn’t unveiled its measure yet, but Senate appropriators outlined a bill that would
provide $56.5 billion for fiscal 2017, including about $16.9 billion in discretionary funding
for the Department of Transportation. Although the spending measure is early out of the gate
in the Senate, with a full committee markup April 21st, floor progress on the bill has proven
unpredictable in the past and it is expected it to be the same this year.

The FAA Reauthorization Act is a slightly different animal due to it being an authorization
measure as opposed to an appropriations measure, but the politics basically remains the same:
the majority party tries to get as many of their policy priorities included in the bill as they can
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without having to depend on the minority party for the votes to eventually pass the legislation,
because once you need minority party votes, you are forced to make policy concessions.
The holdup is due to a provision included in the House Transportation Committee approved
six-year extension of FAA authority that would remove air traffic control (ATC)
responsibilities from the FAA. That bill has not advanced to the floor and there has been no
indication from House leadership of when, or if it might. The Senate meanwhile passed an 18month FAA reauthorization that would maintain the current air traffic control structure and
warned House leaders that the Senate could not pass an FAA bill that included the
controversial ATC spin-off idea. The current FAA authorization is set to expire on July 15,
2016.

Finally, neither the House nor the Senate has released their Homeland Security funding bill. A
major holdup is the use of passenger fees to fund the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). The department has proposed raising airline passenger fees by $1 per one-way trip
from $5.60 to $6.60 to generate $488.8 million. Another $420 million would come from
reinstating contributions from airlines for the cost of security services provided by the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Opposition to the use of fees tends to cut
across party lines because it takes away from Congress’ power of the purse. Since bill text
hasn’t been released yet, it’s tough to gauge what the next steps will be for this bill, but Porter
Group will continue to monitor this closely and be sure that the CBP language is included in
any debate on the bill’s substance.
 Porter Group Presents to the RTAA Board
Jon Porter and Dan Mauer came to Reno on April 14, 2016 to update the Board of Trustees on the
latest developments in Washington D.C. and to answer any questions from the Board. Topics
included a briefing on the legislative proposal to allow the RTIA to hire up to five additional CBP
officers, the inclusion of the amended Small Community Air Service Development Program,
which would give the RTAA access to an additional pot of federal grant money, and an overview
of meetings on Capitol Hill with Chairman Andy Wirth, CEO Marily Mora, and COO Dean
Schultz.
Presentations
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On April 20th, staff presented to the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, to provide an update on
how Reno-Tahoe International Airport stacks up to the competition, the strategy for growth, and other
key Airport initiatives.
•
Staff gave a presentation to the Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on April 21st,
providing an overview on recent air service additions, economic development, and customer service
enhancements.
•
CEO Mora gave a presentation on May 4th at the “Arts + Business = A Homerun for the Economy”
event hosted by the Sierra Arts Foundation, regarding the positive aspects of welcoming people to
Reno with art and the impact it has on the tourism economy.
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On May 4th, Ann Morgan, RTAA Legal Counsel, and Tina Iftiger, Vice President of Airport
Economic Development, presented at the 2016 ACI-NA Legal Affairs Conference in Portland, OR on
the topic of the Reno-Stead Real Estate Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Proposal process and deal
structure.
Marty Mueller, Director of Technology & Information Systems, also presented at the conference on
May 6th, speaking to airport attorneys on cyber security and measures to protect the airport from
breaches and how to respond if there is a breach.
•
On May 10th at the Washoe County Commissioners meeting, staff presented an informative update on
the Airport’s record-setting year in 2015, new air service, the Reno-Stead Airport development, the
opening of the NUANCE lab at Reno-Stead, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues, and
what’s new on the horizon. Trustees Nat Carasali and Lisa Gianoli, appointed by Washoe County,
were in attendance at the meeting, along with Board Chairman Andy Wirth.
Reno Tahoe Airport Authority
FY 14-18 Comprehensive Strategic Plan Dashboard
FY16
As of 05/12/2016
Goal
List Air Service: Maintain
1.1 Current
scheduled airline service and
strengthen relationships with
existing air carriers.
1.2 New Air Service: Pursue new
or expanded air service
opportunities resulting in a net
gain in air service.
1.3 Low Cost Ops: Maintain the
low cost airport environment
within the lowest 25% medium
hub airports.
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
78%
Goal List
Marily Mora
81%
Marily Mora
83%
Marily Mora
1.4 Community Collaboration:
Increase awareness and
opportunities for enhanced air
service.
100%
% of supporting goals
accomplished
Marily Mora
2.1 GA Community: Support a
vibrant GA community through
optimizing the GA customer
service experience.
2.2 Reno-Tahoe General Aviation
Service Providers: Encourage GA
support through a variety of
service vendors.
2.3 Reno-Stead General Aviation
Service Providers: Encourage GA
support through a variety of
service vendors.
3.1 Current Service: Maintain
existing cargo support service to
retain current cargo volume.
% Achieved - Target 85%
Occupancy of T-Hangars
or better
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
100%
Marily Mora
87%
Marily Mora
3.2 New Service: Position RNO as
a West Coast distribution point by
actively growing cargo
development.
3.3 Facilities: Continue to
optimize infrastructure to address
market demand in a cost-effective
manner.
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of development initiated
in Southwest quadrant
89%
Marily Mora
100%
Marily Mora
54%
Marily Mora
84%
Marily Mora
4.1 RNO Airport Land and
Building Utilization: Optimize and
diversify revenue portfolio.
4.2 RTS Airport Land and
Building Utilization: Optimize and
diversify the revenue portfolio.
RNO annual gross land/
facilities revenue to budget
RTS annual gross land/
facilities revenue to budget
$4.2m $458k
Marily Mora
Marily Mora
4.3 Non-Airline Revenue:
Maximize all non-airline revenue
at both airports (parking,
concessions, rental cars, etc.).
5.1 Customer Experience:
Continually improve customer
convenience, supporting
hospitality and service.
5.2 Training and Innovation:
Continually improve the
professional development, skills
and abilities of the RTAA staff.
5.3 Governance: Foster trust and
a collaborative environment
between staff and the Board of
Trustees.
Non-Airline Revenue per
EPAX to budget
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
Board/Staff Retreat- %
Completed
$16.5
Marily Mora
85%
Marily Mora
97%
100%
Marily Mora
Marily Mora
5.4 Org/Staff Environment:
Maintain and enhance the positive
RTAA environment and
organizational values.
6.1 GP: Air Service Development Maintain the facility to ensure
attractiveness and functionality.
7.1 GP: Safety and Security - The
safety and security of every user
of our airports is our primary
concern.
7.2 GP: Safety and Security - The
RTAA will strive to maintain and
enhance operational efficiency.
% of supporting goals
accomplished
See #1 Strategic Priority Increase Air Service
% of Support Goals
Accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
86%
Marily Mora
81%
Marily Mora
62%
Marily Mora
9.1 GP: Financial Integrity Financial stability through
honesty and transparency in all
transactions.
10.1 GP: Professionalism &
Ethics - Value and respect the
individual and support each other
through teamwork.
11.1 GP: Environmental
Responsibility -Pursue
sustainable practices to minimize
the impact on the environment.
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
% of supporting goals
accomplished
84%
Marily Mora
25%
Marily Mora
85%
Marily Mora
88%
Marily Mora