City Council Joint Workshop with the Naples Airport Authority

City of Naples City Council Chamber 735 Eighth Street South Naples, Florida 34102 City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. It is noted for the record that all documentation electronically appended hereto is also contained in the file for this meeting with the City Clerk’s Office. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL City Council Members Present Teresa Heitmann, Mayor Terry Hutchison, Vice Mayor Naples Airport Authority Commissioners Present: Rick Ruppert, Chair Rita Cuddihy, Vice Chair Staff Present: Jay Boodheshwar, City Manager Matthew McConnell, City Attorney David Horton, Executive Assistant Others Present: Chris Rozansky Ralph Alberto Julianne Thomas Bill Kapler Michael Joyce Alan Parker Julie Kapler Mary Tatigian Tina Trainor Laura Eddy John Fergus Berne Barton Ray Christman Bill Kramer Linda Penniman Beth Petrunoff Kerry C. Dustin Robert P. Burns Terrence W. Cavanaugh Maria Mair James Streicher Peter Kirsch Doug DiCarlo Keith West Christel Johnson Scott Cameron Sean Nash Stephen Myers Joe Migliara Eileen Lowry 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Heitmann led in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) SET AGENDA (add or remove items) Mayor Heitmann spoke about working together with the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) to achieve more local control of the Naples Airport. City Manager Jay Boodheshwar apologized for not reading an email request before the agenda was published the previous Friday from the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport to make a presentation at that day’s meeting. He noted that on the following Monday, the item was subsequently added as a supplement and appears as Item 5.C below.

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 2 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. Vice Chair Cuddihy read a statement that expressed eagerness to work with City Council to discuss issues related to the Naples Airport. She expressed concern regarding inaccuracies in the presentations scheduled on that day’s agenda and suggested adding a question-and-answer period following each presentation. In response, Vice Mayor Hutchison expressed the opinion that rebuttals to each presentation were not included on the agenda and suggested proceeding as originally planned. Instead, Mayor Heitmann suggested allowing the NAA members to address inaccuracies, but not to engage in debates with the presenters. After a brief discussion, it was decided to allow the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport to present first and allow Commissioners to address inaccuracies after each presentation. MOTION by Christman to SET AGENDA with the addition of the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport presentation as Item 5.A, and renumbering Old Naples Association, which becomes 5.B, and Reduce Jet Noise becoming 5.C; seconded by Barton and unanimously carried, all members present and voting (Barton-yes, Christman-yes, Hutchison-yes, Kramer-yes, Penniman- yes, Petrunoff-yes, Heitmann-yes). 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS Ralph Alberto, a member of the Royal Harbor Homeowners’ Association, read three messages, the first, a letter from a coalition of homeowner associations including Port Royal, Gulfshore Association of Condominiums, The Moorings, Royal Harbor, Aqualane, and Parkshore. The letter expressed objection to rerouting airport traffic to spread jet noise throughout the City and stated that it does not address the root of the Airport noise issue. The letter also expressed opposition to relocating or closing the Airport. The second message, from the Royal Harbor Homeowners’ Association, stated that the group supported noise reduction initiatives, however opposed relocating the Airport. The third message, from Mr. Alberto and his Royal Harbor neighbors, said he chose to live in Royal Harbor to avoid airport noise. He expressed opposition to plans to disperse airport traffic over his neighborhood. Julianne Thomas shared conclusions from Conservancy of Southwest Florida studies which include environmental information related to the four potential airport relocation sites. Bill Kapler expressed the opinion that the low fuel prices at the Naples Airport attract additional jet traffic. Michael Joyce spoke about the Mission Statement of the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) and asked for clarification about the capacity of air traffic at the Naples Airport. In addition, he suggested strict enforcement of the Airport curfew. Alan Parker expressed the opinion that the Naples Airport is incompatible with the residential character of the City of Naples and is getting worse. He suggested eliminating rent and tax subsidies for the Airport and either privatizing the Airport or relocating it. In addition, he offered a list of disincentives that would help to reduce traffic at the Naples Airport. Julie Kapler expressed concern regarding Airport traffic over schools and downtown Naples. She maintained that almost 75 percent of the aircraft housed at the Naples Airport are based in the county. She offered a list of solutions that would help reduce traffic, including: to stop accepting government grants; set prices for fuel, landing fees and hangar rentals at fair market values; move non-City owned aircraft to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers; and provide Airport passes that include favorable rates to City resident aircraft owners. Mary Tatigian, President of Quiet Florida, expressed the opinion that Airport noise is a public health hazard. Tina Trainor, Naples Square resident, made the claim that airport traffic has increased significantly over her residence since she moved in. In addition, she expressed concern about black soot on her lanai which she claimed was deposited by overhead aircraft. Laura Eddy, also a Naples Square resident, asserted that black soot, which she attributes to jet traffic, is harmful to her children. John Fergus spoke about the economic benefits the Naples Airport offers the City. Maria Mair noted that traffic at the Naples Airport has increased and expressed the opinion that the Airport has transformed from a benefit to the community to a hindrance. She stated that the Airport problem is not a noise issue, but instead a volume issue. James Streicher claimed that Airport traffic has increased by 200 percent in the last ten years. He expressed optimism that the newly elected federal government will work to reduce bureaucracy and waste in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He expressed the need for a united front locally to work for change. 5) PRESENTATIONS 5.C) Friends of Naples Municipal Airport Presentation (SUPPLEMENT 1/ADDED ITEM).

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 3 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. Keith West, board member of the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport and owner of the Rex Flight School, spoke about the value flight schools offer the Airport and community. Christel Johnson, board member of the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport and a local real estate agent, shared data that indicated real estate values for properties close to the Airport have increased. In addition, she suggested that an applicant with aviation experience be strongly considered during the upcoming City Council vote to select a new NAA member. Scott Cameron, founder of the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport, spoke about how the Airport enhances the quality of life in Naples. Sean Nash, President of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1067, made the assertion that the Federal Government, not the City of Naples, regulates noise ordinances related to flight operations. He spoke about the positive impact that the Naples Airport has had on the community. He then shared information from tests that offered the conclusion that jet traffic is not the source of pollution that some claim is harming children. Stephen Myers, President of the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport and Vice President of Elite Jets, declared that the FAA has preemption supremacy over cities, states, and municipalities. He stated that even if an airport refuses to accept FAA grants, it is still required to maintain acceptable services. In addition, he asserted that from an FAA perspective, the NAA is the only Airport sponsor, not the Naples City Council. Mr. Myers then spoke about the financial benefits the Airport offers the community. He concluded by touting the safety record at the Naples Airport. Presentation (SUPPLEMENT 1/ADDED ATTACHMENT) 5.A) Old Naples Association Presentation. Joe Migliara, with the Olde Naples Association, indicated that the focus of his presentation is to address immediate issues that are affecting noise related to the Naples Airport. He then utilized an electronic presentation that showed there were more plane operations at the Naples Airport in FY 2024 than at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). He continued by sharing charts that showed daily jet volume at the Airport and how it creates a noise burden on residents. Mr. Migliara made the claim that the Naples Airport experiences a flight event every 1.8 minutes during peak season, and 25 percent of the Naples population is exposed to noise that exceeds the City Code decibel limit of 60. He then shared results from NAA noise monitoring data from various locations throughout the City. Mr. Migliara made the claim that with an estimated one million flight operations over the next eight years at the Naples Airport, the probability of not having accidents is low. He then shared a list of past accidents at the Naples Airport. He made the claim that the NAA is scaling up for more volume growth, which he said did not align with the vision of residents and City Council. Mr. Migliara produced a chart that revealed past and future capital expenditures at the Naples Airport, which he asserted does not correlate with the number of grants received from the FAA and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). With the second lowest fuel prices compared to other airports, Mr. Migliara claimed that Naples is a five-star destination that offers discounted jet fuel prices and waives landing fees. He made the claim that FAA grants are not free money, as accepting grants preempts local authority. By refusing grants, he asserted that a signal will be sent to the FAA that Naples is charting an independent course. Mr. Migliara expressed the opinion that the Airport Relocation Study should be completed, which may serve as a valuable blueprint for the future forward-thinking Board of County Commission. In conclusion, Mr. Migliara expressed concern regarding edits that were made to the presentation by the NAA. He stated that he would make changes and resubmit the presentation for the record. Presentation Recess: 10:52 a.m. to 11:16 a.m. It is noted for the record the same Council Members and Commissioners were present when the meeting reconvened.

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 4 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. 5.C) Reduce Jet Noise Presentation. Eileen Lowry spoke on behalf of Reduce Jet Noise Naples and utilized an electronic presentation that addressed the issue of volume and noise at the Naples Airport. The presentation included a chart that featured the number of annual operations at the Airport, and a graphic that showed Naples Airport had 123,171 total operations in 2024, while the much larger Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) had 87,685 in 2023. She then indicated that Naples is the 14th busiest private jet airport in the United States. Ms. Lowry claimed that almost half of City residents and 1.3 million visitors are subjected to decibel levels exceeding 75 many times per day. She then examined how noise data is collected. Ms. Lowry spoke about health risks caused by aircraft noise and with anticipated growth warned that the noise problems will increase. She asserted that 75 percent of the aircraft at the Airport are owned by non-City residents, yet 50 percent of City residents and visitors are subjected to harmful noise hundreds of times per day. She concluded by offering a list of solutions to help mitigate aircraft noise and garner local control of the Airport. Presentation Upon the completion of the three presentations, Mayor Heitmann invited NAA Commissioners and City Council Members to pose questions to the presenters. Council Member Petrunoff asked how the Naples Airport can offer NetJets discounts on flights going into Naples. In response, NAA Executive Director Chris Rozansky stated that the NAA is not privy to pricing structures offered by independent operators at the Naples Airport. In addition, he questioned the accuracy of the fuel pricing chart offered during the Old Naples Association (ONA) presentation. He also expressed skepticism to the claim that low fuel prices increase airport traffic, noting that convenience is paramount to private air travelers, and stopping at the Naples Airport to save a small amount on fuel was not probable. In addition, he stated that each landing asserted stress on a jet’s airframe, and jet owners are unlikely to make additional landings to buy cheaper fuel. Executive Director Rozansky also noted that fuel is less expensive at nearby Page Field in Fort Myers and at the Immokalee Airport. Commissioner Dustin asserted that private jet owners only fly to their destination, and nobody flies to the Naples Airport because fuel is cheaper. Referring to the chart offered by the ONA that included the average number of daily noise events, Commissioner Cavanaugh asked if the findings include only aviation events, or all events. In response, Mr. Migliara Indicated that the information only referred to aviation events. In response to skepticism raised earlier, Mr. Migliano asked Executive Director Rozansky to produce a list of fuel prices at airports that were included in the ONA’s presentation. Commissioner Cavanaugh claimed that no City or County residents have been killed in accidents at the Naples Airport between 2002 to 2024. He asked for the number of area individuals killed in vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents during the same timeline. In response to Council Member Penniman, Executive Director Rozansky said two flight schools are currently operating at the Naples Airport. He also noted that there are approximately 6,100 touch and go landings annually. In addition, he stated that local training activities comprised 14,000 of the 120,000 annual takeoffs and landings. Executive Director Rozansky further noted that the peak year for total operations at the Naples Airport was 2005 or 2006 with 164,000 take- offs and landings, with the majority being for flight training. He added that the number of flight training schools operating out of the Naples Airport has decreased due to increased air traffic. Executive Director Rozansky said flight schools are requested by the tower, not the NAA to halt touch and go training during busy days in-season. In response to Mayor Heitmann, Executive Director Rozansky offered an update on Higher/Faster recommendations included in the recent Part 150 Noise Study, indicating that he expects a

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 5 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. response from the FAA in the next few months. In the meantime, Executive Director Rozansky said the NAA hired two flight design firms to develop noise reducing flight procedures. To improve communications with Naples’ residents, Council Member Penniman expressed the opinion that City Council should take over the responsibilities of the NAA. In response, Chair Ruppert reminded Council Member Penniman that joint action between the City and the State resulted in the passage of the Enabling Act, which created the NAA prior to 1969. Commissioner Cavanaugh pointed out that the City can control Airport noise by enforcing the City’s Noise Ordinance, noting that the NAA could provide the City with the aircraft tail numbers of noise violators. In response to Council Member Barton, Executive Director Rozansky said neither the NAA nor the City has the authority to limit the number of flights in and out of the Naples Airport, however the FAA does offer standards on intervals between flights. Council Member Kramer asked if the City had the authority to fine aircraft owners for noise violations. In response, City Attorney Matthew McConnell said he would investigate it. Commissioner Burns asked the Friends of Naples Airport if they would move their operations with the Airport if it were relocated. Council Member Christman asked for clarification on conflicting data related to the number of operations at the Naples Airport and confirmation of current capacity at the Naples Airport. In addition, he expressed concern regarding alignment between the NAA, City Council, and the community as it relates to noise abatement measures. Vice Mayor Hutchison stated that he supports keeping the Airport at its current location, but only if it can be properly managed and addresses the concerns related to increasing aircraft operations and safety. In addition, he expressed support for completing the Airport Relocation Study. Vice Mayor Hutchison asked the NAA Executive Director to share the variables associated with the actual fuel costs. Also, he asked if the NAA’s fuel pricing strategy is strictly defined as recovering costs. Vice Mayor Hutchison asked for clarification on the word “maintain” included in the Federal requirement associated with Airport grants. In addition, he asked what the minimal time interval between aircraft is for take-offs and for landings. Lastly, he asked what the projected Airport growth rate is, a number that is required to obtain Federal grants. Vice Chair Cuddihy commented that some suggestions made by presenters that day may conflict with current Federal laws. Mayor Heitmann asked if the NAA is aligned with City Council on issues such as Airport capacity, noise policies, the question of whether increasing hangar construction promotes Airport traffic, the increasing NAA budget and if it promotes growth, and whether the Naples Airport can function without accepting grants. 6) DISCUSSION ITEMS 6.B) Update on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. Peter Kirsch, Attorney at Kaplan Kirsch, utilized an electronic presentation that offered a background on FAA Reauthorization funding, which includes environmental and planning provisions. He detailed various successful lobbying efforts that secured provisions in the Reauthorization Act that benefitted the Naples Airport, including some noise-related provisions. The Reauthorization Act also includes provisions related to advanced air mobility, revenue diversion, limits on closing airports, coastal airport protections, land use policies, unleaded aviation fuel, public charters, and air taxis. Attorney Kirsch spoke about the consequences of the 2024 presidential election, noting that no significant changes will occur as the FAA has become a bipartisan agency; however, he noted that President-elect Trump is aware of the airport noise issue.

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 6 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. Chair Ruppert asked Attorney Kirsch to explain revenue diversion, and to describe the process the NAA needs to pursue to receive approval of increased lease payments. In addition, Chair Ruppert asked if the NAA could renegotiate a lease at any time. In response, Attorney Kirsch explained that if the purpose of the renegotiation is to purchase land, then the NAA could renegotiate the lease. If the purpose is to simply pay additional annual rent, Attorney Kirsch advised that it would not be legally required and considered revenue diversion. Mayor Heitmann asked if the NAA could request that the lease be reopened to allow for a discussion regarding fair market value. In response, Attorney Kirsch said without the inclusion of a benefit to the Airport, renegotiating the lease would not be appropriate. Council Member Barton asked if the NAA could renegotiate in good faith to be a good neighbor. In response, Attorney Kirsch said that it would be hard to justify. Council Member Kramer asked if there would be a minimum length of time that the lease could be extended to justify renegotiations. In response, Attorney Kirsch there is no set number of years, however, the offer would need to be reasonable. In response to Vice Chair Cuddihy, Attorney Kirsch advised that if the City offered the NAA something that it does not currently have, then the lease could be renegotiated. Council Member Petrunoff expressed the opinion that not extending the lease would enhance the City’s leverage in negotiations to reduce noise. In response, Attorney Kirsch opined that noise reducing efforts run contrary to the FAA’s fundamental mission of promoting air travel. He claimed that with 40 years remaining on the Airport lease, the City does not have much leverage to renegotiate. Council Member Penniman asked if the lease could be terminated. In response, Attorney Kirsch said, as the attorney for the NAA, he could not answer that question. In response to Commissioner Burns, Attorney Kirsch said there needs to be a balance of interests during lease renegotiation talks. Vice Mayor Hutchison spoke about escalating Airport resiliency expenses. Council Member Christman asked if it would be an appropriate time to examine the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the NAA for police and fire services. In response, Attorney Kirsch explained that it is legal for an airport to pay a municipality for services rendered, if the value paid by the airport did not exceed the value of the services. Naples Airport Authority Agenda Memorandum Legislative and Regulatory Update Presentation Peter J. Kirsch Biography 6.D) Summary of FAA and FDOT Grants and the Duration of Certain Obligations. Mayor Heitmann asked if the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) must accept grants from the FAA or the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and if the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) is permitted to accept grants contrary to a consensus from City Council to not do so. In response, Executive Director Chris Rozansky said both issues are made at the discretion of the NAA, with the advice of City Council and other stakeholders. Chair Ruppert shared that the NAA recently voted to reevaluate the question of accepting grants on a year-to-year basis starting in 2025. Attorney Kirsch opined that since it is an independent governing agency, the NAA was not compelled to abide by City Council’s request to not accept grants. Commissioner Burns noted that the Airport has been flooded three times in the last two years and asked Executive Director Rozansky to communicate with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to assess resiliency. Mayor Heitmann noted that the City received updates from the USACE and expressed hope that the City and the NAA would work together on resiliency efforts. Council Member Christman questioned why the NAA would stop accepting grants if the FAA authority over the NAA would not be diminished if the NAA refused them. In response, Attorney Kirsch said if the NAA immediately stopped accepting grants, nothing would change for 20 years. However, after year 20, the FAA would have less financial and land use oversight, however, operational oversight would not change, he added.

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 7 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. Commissioner Dustin expressed the opinion that not accepting grants at that time would not be beneficial while flight procedure measures are under consideration by the FAA. Attorney Kirsch concurred, stating that being uncooperative with the FAA could lead to backlash. Vice Mayor Hutchison stated that the community deserves to know where City Council and the NAA stands on accepting grants. In response, Chair Ruppert clarified that the NAA voted to accept grants. He noted that he would be interested in stopping the grants if it became evident that without grants, local control could be obtained, and the Airport could maintain the operational requirements of the FAA. Commissioner Cavanaugh indicated that he is in favor of accepting grants, while Commissioner Burns stated that he voted to accept grants in 2023 under the condition that the grants were only for safety items. This year, he said he voted against accepting a grant because it did not meet that standard. Naples Airport Authority Agenda Memorandum Naples Airport Authority Income Statement and Cash Flow Projection Summary of FAA and FDOT Grant Obligations 6.C) Policy Alignment and Lobbying Strategies to Increase Local Control. NAA Attorney Peter Kirsch offered an update on recent lobbying efforts, noting that efforts to secure Naples-specific exemptions in reauthorization were unsuccessful. He noted that with a new Congress, new relationships will need to be established. He noted that it is important to receive support from Representative Byron Donalds, as Congress is not likely to take up community-specific legislation unless he supports it. Attorney Kirsch added that support from Senator Rick Scott was lukewarm. Attorney Kirsch urged everyone to contact the offices of Congressman Donalds and Senator Scott and express support for NAA appropriations. Council Member Christman expressed the opinion that members of the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport would be the most influential group to lobby Congressman Donalds and Senator Scott, as the group is comprised of local business members who would be most affected by legislation. Attorney Kirsch agreed and urged homeowner associations and the public to also get involved. Chair Ruppert shared that Representative Donalds previously rejected a request by the FAA that would allow the NAA to meter flights and/or offer financial incentives to abide by a curfew. However, Representative Donalds was more receptive to the concept after Chair Ruppert explained that the 1990 Airport Noise and Compatibility Act usurped all local enforcement. Attorney Kirsch cautioned about efforts to organize group support with other cities, noting that results may be more satisfactory if the requests are presented to resolve local issues. In response to Mayor Heitmann, Attorney Kirsch explained the term “highly annoyed” is used to describe people who are exposed to noise more than an average decibel level of 65. He said lobbying efforts should work to change the metric of “highly annoyed” to “number of occurrences.” This would raise better awareness regarding the issue of volume of departures and arrivals at the Naples Airport. He added that according to the FAA’s standard of “highly annoyed”, Naples has nobody that fits into that standard. He added that special legislation is needed because the existing law does not give the NAA the ability to fulfill its needs. Council Member Kramer asserted that mobilizing local relationships with Members of Congress is important. Executive Director Chris Rozansky suggested scheduling another Workshop to develop a more comprehensive strategy with City Council. Mayor Heitmann asked NAA Commissioners if they considered the concerns of community members legitimate. Council Member Petrunoff asked if City residents were the FAA’s number one priority. In response, Chair Ruppert asserted that the NAA prioritizes City residents, as many own businesses at the Airport or use the Airport. Commissioner Cavanaugh asked the advocacy group from the Old Naples Association to define the health effects caused by aircraft noise. In response to Council Member Christman, Attorney Kirsch noted that a set of talking points, prepared in specific legislative language, was developed to help in addressing Members of

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 8 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. Congress. Council Member Christman asserted that both Congress and the FAA should be addressed in efforts to mitigate Airport noise. In response to Vice Mayor Hutchison, Mayor Heitmann indicated that City Council’s expert on Airport matters, Attorney Andrew Barr, was listening to the meeting that day and would address City Council separately at a later date. Council Member Petrunoff asked why lobbying efforts have not been successful. In response, Attorney Kirsch explained that often it takes a few years to build relationships in Congress. Executive Director Rozansky expressed the opinion that it is difficult to develop a lobbying strategy while the Airport Relocation Study is still pending. Commissioner Dustin maintained that if City Council agreed that the Airport would not be relocated, it would motivate the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport to join in lobbying efforts. Naples Airport Authority Agenda Memorandum Lobbying - Congressional Talking Points Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP Agenda Memorandum Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP Agenda Memorandum 6.A) Results of the Airport Relocation Exploratory Study. Doug DiCarlo, Program Manager at Environmental Science Associates (ESA), utilized an electronic presentation to offer a brief review of the full Airport Relocation Exploration Study that was presented to the Collier County Board of Commissioners in August, 2024. The presentation explained the purpose of the Study, an Airport relocation timeline, current Airport milestones, and a Collier County growth graph. In addition, the presentation included a list of new General Aviation Airport requirements, new Commercial Service Airport requirements, Collier County land designations, a list of stakeholder outreach efforts, and potential environmental impacts. Program Manager DiCarlo identified four potential Airport sites which include: 1) property east of the County Landfill; 2) Lipman Farms located northeast of the Marco Island Executive Airport (MYK); 3) Sunripe Land south of Oil Well Road; and 4) the Immokalee Regional Airport. The presentation continued with an estimated cost of a new General Aviation Airport and a new Commercial Service Airport, and financial considerations. Program Manager DiCarlo concluded with a list of potential future scenarios for Naples Airport. He also explained that due to environmental concerns, the Picayune Strand State Forest was not considered as a potential Airport site. Council Member Petrunoff asked why Southwest Florida International (RSW) was not listed as one of the options of the study. In response, Program Manager DiCarlo said the scope had been scaled down. NAA Executive Director Chris Rozansky added that the original feasibility analysis had been scaled back to examine potential sites within Collier County. Council Member Petrunoff further questioned why only Collier County was considered when it was known that a rezone would be required and not possible to obtain. NAA Executive Director Rozansky said discussions took place with the Collier County Board of Commissioners, but he did not recall the Commission stating that a rezone would be required or that it would not be approved. Commissioner Dustin said during preliminary discussions, no one made it clear that a rezone would not be approved, if needed. Chair Ruppert clarified that the Study was paid for by revenue generated by the sale of aviation fuel sold at airports. Council Member Petrunoff asked if the Study could be amended to examine if any traffic at Naples Airport could be diverted to RSW or other airports. In response, NAA Executive Director Rozansky said the study is near completion, and any further studies need to be added to the scope of work. With a growing population in the County, Mayor Heitmann expressed concern regarding the County Commissioners’ decision to not hold a Workshop to discuss rezoning to accommodate Airport relocation. To address many unanswered questions, and to garner attention by local and State elected officials, Commissioner Cavanaugh expressed the need to continue the Airport Relocation Exploration Study. Council Member Kramer asked if the Study, if continued, would look at incentivizing some air traffic to be diverted to RSW or whether to close the Naples Airport and relocate its entire

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 9 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. operation. He added that to successfully work together to mitigate noise, City Council and NAA Commissioners need to end Airport relocation talks. Council Member Penniman asked if the consultants talked to Six L’s and whether their property which fronts U.S. 41 was discussed as a potential site. In response, Program Manager DiCarlo said discussions took place with Six L’s but the property was assessed in general and the specific location would be based on what portion of the property they would be willing to sell. Council Member Penniman asked if there were any environmental concerns with the property. In response, Program Manager DiCarlo stated that the study did not examine environmental impacts and that each potential site would need to be examined. With minimal environmental issues related to the Lipman Farms location, Council Member Penniman suggested focusing Airport relocation discussions to that property. Vice Mayor Hutchison asked why the Study did not include a recommendation on whether the Airport should relocate or be closed, an alternative analysis, and recommendations for new Airport financing options. He expressed the opinion that the Study should include a ranking of the four potential Airport sites. NAA Chair Ruppert described the study as a logical extension of the NAA’s obligation and responsibilities to plan for the future. He said he supported the study because: 1) it was identified in the Part 150 Study; 2) it was recommended by the Noise Compatibility and Technical Advisory Committees; and 3) in February 2023, most of the City Council supported a study. He expressed an interest in hearing City Council’s opinion of whether the Study should continue. Council Member Christman shared that he was initially skeptical as to the benefits of the Study, however, now understands its benefits. He expressed the opinion that Airport relocation talks would not be well received by the Friends of Naples Municipal Airport and warned that continuing the Study would hinder efforts to build a coalition to work towards noise mitigation. Council Member Barton said focusing on the Study at that time would hinder more urgent Airport- related issues such as lobbying and noise mitigation; however, he admitted that information from the Study could be valuable for future relocation talks. Mayor Heitmann noted that she opposed the Study from the start and expressed concern regarding possible negative publicity if the Study were to continue and citizens were left with the impression that City Council wished to shut down or relocate the Airport. She added that City Council’s aim is to provide relief from Airport noise and has no interest in relocating the Airport. Commissioner Dustin expressed the opinion that talks to relocate the Airport should end. Council Member Kramer said the possibility to move the Airport exists as long as the Study continues. He added that he is not likely to reach out to his political contacts and request Airport noise relief if the Airport Relocation Study continues. Mayor Heitmann stated that City Council can make recommendations; however, the NAA will ultimately make the decision on whether to continue the Airport Relocation Study. Chair Ruppert asked for clarity from City Council on how each Member felt about continuing the Study. Council Members Christman, Barton, and Kramer expressed their desire to stop the Airport Relocation Study, while Council Members Penniman, Petrunoff, Vice Mayor Hutchison and Mayor Heitmann expressed support for the Study to proceed. Naples Airport Authority Agenda Memorandum Airport Relocation Exploratory Study Presentation Feasibility Detailed Report Feasibility Study Detailed Report Appendices Conservancy of Southwest Florida - NAA Relocation Alternatives Analysis 6.E) Lease Agreement between the City of Naples and City of Naples Airport Authority. Mayor Heitmann noted that the Lease Agreement between the City of Naples and the Airport Authority was discussed during Item 6.B. Agenda Memorandum

City Council and Naples Airport Authority Joint Workshop Meeting – November 7, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. 10 Roll call votes by Council Members are recorded in random order, pursuant to City Council policy. 1969-0001 Lease Agreement June 12, 2006 Letter to FAA Re Legality of Renegotiating FAA Response Letter 7) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 7.A) Informational Items with Supporting Memorandums and Related Documents for the Following Matters. In response to Mayor Heitmann, NAA Executive Director Chris Rozansky said, by Code, the City Council approves of the Utilization Plan and the Master Plan. Chair Ruppert expressed satisfaction that the NAA and City Council agreed to lobbying strategies that day and hoped that both bodies will continue to work together in the future. Agenda Memorandum Item 1 - Airport Proprietor Item 2 - Airport Utilization and Master Plans Item 3: Airport Noise Mitigation Initiatives Item 4 - City of Naples Noise Ordinance Item 5 - Municipal Airport vs. International Airport Item 6 - Interlocal Agreement for Police Services Item 7 - Review of Cost Recovery of City Services Provided to the Airport Item 8 - Residential Real Estate Disclosure & Avigation Easement Item 9 - JSX Lease Agreement Item 10 - NAA Environmental Sustainability Efforts Item 11 - Frequently Asked Questions 8) ADJOURNMENT 4:33 p.m. ____________________________ Teresa Lee Heitmann, Mayor ______________________________ Patricia L. Rambosk, City Clerk Meeting clerked by: ________________________________ David Horton, Executive Assistant Minutes Approved: 1/15/2025.