Compendium of Budget Information for the 2010 General Session

Transportation & Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee
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Agency: Transportation

Line Item: Aeronautics

Function

The Division of Aeronautics is responsible for overseeing aviation issues in Utah and works closely with airport sponsors and managers to ensure that each airport functions as an integral part of the statewide transportation system. The Division is divided into five separate functions:

  1. Administration
  2. Airport Construction
  3. Flight Operations
  4. Aid to Local Airports
  5. Civil Air Patrol

Revenue for the Division of Aeronautics is from four sources: Aviation Fuel Taxes, Aircraft Rental Rates, Aircraft Registration Fees, and Federal Grants.

Statutory Authority

The Utah Department of Transportation is governed by the Transportation Code, Title 72 of the Utah Code.

  • UCA 72-10 is known as the 'Uniform Aeronautical Regulatory Act'.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
General Fund, One-time $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0
Federal Funds $37,591,500 $44,141,100 $68,530,200 $34,483,000 $20,000,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $430,700 $880,100 $474,100 $452,700 $383,600
TFR - Aeronautics Fund $7,350,700 $9,107,600 $7,460,300 $7,071,600 $6,903,200
Transfers - Within Agency $0 $100 $0 $0 $0
Lapsing Balance ($2,773,600) ($584,700) ($679,200) ($910,000) $0
Total
$42,599,300
$53,544,200
$75,785,400
$42,097,300
$27,286,800
 
Programs:
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Administration $483,100 $502,700 $511,900 $1,679,700 $490,700
Airport Construction $38,104,700 $48,366,300 $71,214,700 $36,881,000 $23,536,100
Civil Air Patrol $75,400 $74,900 $74,900 $74,700 $75,200
Aid to Local Airports $2,838,200 $3,466,400 $2,837,100 $2,409,900 $2,240,000
Airplane Operations $1,097,900 $1,133,900 $1,146,800 $1,052,000 $944,800
Total
$42,599,300
$53,544,200
$75,785,400
$42,097,300
$27,286,800
 
Categories of Expenditure
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Personnel Services $949,700 $1,005,700 $1,101,500 $1,147,800 $1,069,900
In-state Travel $30,800 $45,600 $46,400 $48,700 $41,000
Out-of-state Travel $15,400 $16,600 $8,600 $12,200 $8,600
Current Expense $677,100 $666,400 $740,600 $616,300 $553,500
DP Current Expense $2,400 $2,300 $2,200 $151,900 $3,300
Capital Outlay $2,542,700 $2,743,100 $2,855,800 $2,569,100 $3,370,500
Other Charges/Pass Thru $38,381,200 $49,064,500 $71,030,300 $37,551,300 $22,240,000
Total
$42,599,300
$53,544,200
$75,785,400
$42,097,300
$27,286,800
 
Other Indicators
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Budgeted FTE 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0






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Program: Administration

Function

The Administration function of the Division of Aeronautics is responsible for the Utah Continuous Airport System Plan, and coordination with both local airport sponsors and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Administration operates with the services of a director, aeronautical planner, pavement maintenance engineer and a support services coordinator. The Division owns three VOR/DME navigation stations, one NDB navigation station and four AWOS weather stations. In addition, Administration publishes the Utah Aeronautical Chart with an airport directory, conducts joint planning conferences with airport sponsors, provides local schools and civic organizations with tours of the state hanger, and supports FAA safety seminars.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
General Fund, One-time $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $452,500 $0 $0 $0
TFR - Aeronautics Fund $473,400 $0 $474,000 $489,400 $490,700
Transfers - Within Agency $9,700 $50,200 $37,900 $190,300 $0
Total
$483,100
$502,700
$511,900
$1,679,700
$490,700
 
Categories of Expenditure
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Personnel Services $363,800 $365,500 $395,600 $414,200 $411,800
In-state Travel $20,200 $21,800 $15,400 $23,500 $10,000
Out-of-state Travel $2,500 $3,200 $2,900 $3,600 $2,900
Current Expense $96,300 $98,300 $96,400 $83,000 $63,500
DP Current Expense $300 $800 $1,600 $150,800 $2,500
Capital Outlay $0 $13,100 $0 $4,600 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $0 $0 $1,000,000 $0
Total
$483,100
$502,700
$511,900
$1,679,700
$490,700
 
Other Indicators
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Budgeted FTE 5.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0






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Program: Airport Construction

Function

Each public-use airport sponsor is required to provide the Division of Aeronautics with an updated Capital Improvement Plan to bring its airport in compliance with current FAA standards. To assist airport sponsors the FAA and the Division of Aeronautics offer financial grants. Thirty-four of Utah's public use airports are eligible for both state and federal grants. The remaining twelve airports are eligible for state grants only. Projects requesting financial assistance are first prioritized and subjected to the Project Selection Process. The Division's Pavement Engineer and Aeronautical Planner provide oversight of state funded construction projects.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Federal Funds $37,591,500 $44,141,100 $68,530,200 $34,483,000 $20,000,000
TFR - Aeronautics Fund $3,536,100 $5,059,700 $3,536,100 $3,536,100 $3,536,100
Transfers - Within Agency ($249,300) ($249,800) ($172,400) ($228,100) $0
Lapsing Balance ($2,773,600) ($584,700) ($679,200) ($910,000) $0
Total
$38,104,700
$48,366,300
$71,214,700
$36,881,000
$23,536,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Current Expense $64,200 $65,700 $165,700 $175,100 $165,600
Capital Outlay $2,497,500 $2,702,500 $2,855,800 $2,564,500 $3,370,500
Other Charges/Pass Thru $35,543,000 $45,598,100 $68,193,200 $34,141,400 $20,000,000
Total
$38,104,700
$48,366,300
$71,214,700
$36,881,000
$23,536,100
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Program: Civil Air Patrol

Function

Under the direction of the Division of Aeronautics, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) participates in search and rescue missions and provides other emergency services for the State of Utah. There is a signed memorandum of understanding between the DOT and Civil Air Patrol for CAP services.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
TFR - Aeronautics Fund $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,200
Transfers - Within Agency $400 ($100) ($100) ($300) $0
Total
$75,400
$74,900
$74,900
$74,700
$75,200
 
Categories of Expenditure
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Current Expense $73,400 $73,400 $74,300 $73,600 $74,400
DP Current Expense $2,000 $1,500 $600 $1,100 $800
Total
$75,400
$74,900
$74,900
$74,700
$75,200
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Program: Aid to Local Airports

Function

This program is responsible for disbursing aviation fuel tax to airports where fuel is sold. Revenue supporting the Division is from a per-gallon fuel tax imposed on all civil aviation fuel sold within the state. General aviation users are taxed at a rate of 9 cents per gallon and commercial airlines are taxed at 4 cents per gallon. Three cents per gallon is then returned to the airport where the fuel is sold for the maintenance, operations and improvement of that airport.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
TFR - Aeronautics Fund $2,838,200 $3,466,400 $2,837,100 $2,409,900 $2,240,000
Total
$2,838,200
$3,466,400
$2,837,100
$2,409,900
$2,240,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru $2,838,200 $3,466,400 $2,837,100 $2,409,900 $2,240,000
Total
$2,838,200
$3,466,400
$2,837,100
$2,409,900
$2,240,000
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Program: Airplane Operations

Function

The Division operates three aircraft for the transportation of elected officials and state employees on official business. The division is also responsible for maintaining four aircraft operated by other Utah agencies (Dept. of Public Safety and Dept. of Natural Resources). Aircraft are maintained on strict schedules approved by the FAA and on an as needed basis.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $430,700 $427,600 $474,100 $452,700 $383,600
TFR - Aeronautics Fund $428,000 $506,500 $538,100 $561,200 $561,200
Transfers - Within Agency $239,200 $199,800 $134,600 $38,100 $0
Total
$1,097,900
$1,133,900
$1,146,800
$1,052,000
$944,800
 
Categories of Expenditure
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Personnel Services $585,900 $640,200 $705,900 $733,600 $658,100
In-state Travel $10,600 $23,800 $31,000 $25,200 $31,000
Out-of-state Travel $12,900 $13,400 $5,700 $8,600 $5,700
Current Expense $443,200 $429,000 $404,200 $284,600 $250,000
DP Current Expense $100 $0 $0 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $45,200 $27,500 $0 $0 $0
Total
$1,097,900
$1,133,900
$1,146,800
$1,052,000
$944,800
 
Other Indicators
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Approp
Budgeted FTE 6.0 6.0 7.0 7.0 7.0






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