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Dept.of Public Works Page 2 2. Secure the development and/or operation of new aeronautical and aerospace products, services, and facilities by 2024. 3. Increase the economic impact of the Airport on the community by twenty percent (20%) by the end of 2024. 4. Improve and enhance the safety, security, and efficiency of the Airport's airside infrastructure by the end of 2023. The AAC and airport staff continue to work towards a collaborative effort to accomplish the goals above. Focus was given to items three and four. This was primarily accomplished through the economic report work done by J-U-B Engineers. Safety has also been a focus by working through expanded mowing and weed abatement schedule and the finalization of the Wildlife Hazard Evaluation and Management Plan. A T-Hangar lease policy and waitlist policy were adopted for use at Bowers Field. This will assist in providing current information to prospective lease holders as well as being able to better track the status of applications. The model airplane club has been a longtime user of property at Bowers Field. The Club held a revocable license for use of a portion of the property, which expired. This revocable license was renewed with support from the AAC. Support of a City of Ellensburg application was provided for a Palouse To Cascade trail connection grant. A portion of the connecting trail would be along the Airport property. The AAC offered their support of the project. Accomplishments Achieved: • Improved maintenance of airside and landside property o Expanded schedule of mowing and weed abatement o Improved Foreign Object Debris Program (FOD) awareness and mitigation program. Partnered with Central Washington University flight school for a FOD walk of the runway. o Taxiway shoulder gravel leveling project completion o Timely snow removal and Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) filing o Removal of abandoned concrete foundations • Airport Projects o Wetland mitigation project construction complete. Currently monitoring to ensure plant survivability. o Previous wildlife assessment analysis completed, and draft Wildlife Hazard Evaluation and Management Plan completed and presented. o The apron reconfiguration and taxi lane rehabilitation project was constructed. This included funding from the FAA and WSDOT Aviation grant funding. o Design on the parallel taxiway continues to progress. Although discretionary funding had been removed by the FAA, the consultant is working to finalize plans. Once plans are complete, the project will be in a position to move forward with review by the FAA. • Private Development o One General Aviation (GA) hangar constructed 411 North Ruby Street, Suite 1 TEL (509)962-7523 Ellensburg,WA 98926 FAX (509)962-7663