Form a 'ZG Pilots & Friends Alliance' to advocate for local control of local aviation
Form a 'ZG Pilots & Friends Alliance' to advocate for local control of local aviation
The Issue
- The BOCC is rushing towards a long-term lease with Atlantic Aviation.
- Local General Aviation has been ignored as part of the FBO RFP.
- Given the current monopoly structure, fuel prices for local GA have been astronomical for years. How will county constituents protected under the new lease for both rent and fuel?
- I advocate for dedicating the North Ramp to local Pitkin County General Aviation. Let locals separate themselves from the the Atlantic lease. Revenue generated from a locally administered North Ramp could provide a new training center, hangars, new patio shelters and self-fueling facilities.
- For the benefit of everyone in Pitkin County, we need to know how much is Atlantic going to make annually? $10 - $15 million. Why does KKR (Atlantic's owner) deserve these funds as opposed to the airport and Roaring Fork valley? Why let these funds go to one of the world’s most powerful institutions while simultaneously initiating a county real estate tax increase process. Whiskey Tango.
- How much is the county going to make and how is this structured? It is rumored that a fuel flowage fee will provide most of the county revenue. This is going to jack fuel prices for locals. It is also an odd structure as the majority of the monthly revenue made by Atlantic is made from other sources. Is the BOCC extracting enough value?
- Who has advised the BOCC on this generational decision on one of the county’s most valuable assets? Were they really qualified?
- Why have the constituents been shut out of this entire process? It is so frustrating. It makes me sad as we careen towards an avoidable mistake.
- When will the BOCC provide an opportunity for its constituents to voice their concerns?
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The Issue
- The BOCC is rushing towards a long-term lease with Atlantic Aviation.
- Local General Aviation has been ignored as part of the FBO RFP.
- Given the current monopoly structure, fuel prices for local GA have been astronomical for years. How will county constituents protected under the new lease for both rent and fuel?
- I advocate for dedicating the North Ramp to local Pitkin County General Aviation. Let locals separate themselves from the the Atlantic lease. Revenue generated from a locally administered North Ramp could provide a new training center, hangars, new patio shelters and self-fueling facilities.
- For the benefit of everyone in Pitkin County, we need to know how much is Atlantic going to make annually? $10 - $15 million. Why does KKR (Atlantic's owner) deserve these funds as opposed to the airport and Roaring Fork valley? Why let these funds go to one of the world’s most powerful institutions while simultaneously initiating a county real estate tax increase process. Whiskey Tango.
- How much is the county going to make and how is this structured? It is rumored that a fuel flowage fee will provide most of the county revenue. This is going to jack fuel prices for locals. It is also an odd structure as the majority of the monthly revenue made by Atlantic is made from other sources. Is the BOCC extracting enough value?
- Who has advised the BOCC on this generational decision on one of the county’s most valuable assets? Were they really qualified?
- Why have the constituents been shut out of this entire process? It is so frustrating. It makes me sad as we careen towards an avoidable mistake.
- When will the BOCC provide an opportunity for its constituents to voice their concerns?
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Petition created on April 25, 2023