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Audit Report 2014-4 Collier County Airport Authority (CCAA) Drag Strip and Go Cart Track
InternalAuditDepartment AuditReport2014-4 CollierCountyAirportAuthority DragStripandGoCartTrack DwightE.Brock ClerkoftheCircuitCourt 3299TamiamiTrailEast Suite#402 Naples,FL34112-5746 www.collierclerk.com Issued:February20,2014 1 Preparedby:MeganGaillard,SeniorInternalAuditor ReportDistribution:CollierCountyAirportAuthority(CCAA) LeoOchs,Jr.,CountyManager MarkIsackson,DirectorofCorporate,Financial,&ManagementServices JeffKlatzkow,CountyAttorney NickCasalanguida,GrowthManagementDivisionAdministrator GeneShue,GrowthManagementDirectorofOperationsSupport Cc:DwightE.Brock,ClerkoftheCircuitCourt CrystalK.Kinzel,DirectorofFinance&Accounting DaleW.Phillips,InternalAuditManager TABLEOFCONTENTS SUMMARY..................................................................................................................................3 OBJECTIVE.................................................................................................................................4 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................................4 SCOPELIMITATION..................................................................................................................4 BACKGROUND..........................................................................................................................5 OBSERVATIONS,RECOMMENDATIONS,&MANAGEMENTRESPONSES...................8 CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................14 ADDITIONALMANAGEMENTRESPONSEANDCOMMENTS.......................................14 EXHIBITA–2011FAAAPPROVEDDRAGSTRIPOPERATIONALAREA....................15 EXHIBITB–AERIALPHOTOGRAPHSOFIMMOKALEEREGIONALAIRPORT.........17 EXHIBITC–AERIALPHOTOGRAPHSOFDRAGSTRIPAERIALS–COLLIER COUNTYPROPERTYAPPRAISER........................................................................................19 2 EXHIBITD–AERIALPHOTOGRAPHOFDRAGSTRIPWITHMEASUREMENTS– COLLIERCOUNTYPROPERTYAPPRAISER......................................................................33 EXHIBITE–AERIALPHOTOGRAPHSOFGOCART/MINIMOTOTRACK– COLLIERCOUNTYPROPERTYAPPRAISER......................................................................35 EXHIBITF–FIELDWORKPHOTOGRAPHS........................................................................45 EXHIBITG–MANAGEMENTTIMELINE............................................................................54 Thefilesanddraftversionsofauditreportsremainconfidentialandprotectedfrompublicrecordsrequests duringanactiveauditunder Nicolaiv.Baldwin(Aug.28,1998DCAofFL,5 th District)andFlorida Statute119.0713.Work-paperssupportingtheobservationsnotedwithinthisreportwillbecomepublic recordandcanbemadeavailableuponrequestoncethefinalauditreporthasbeenissued. 3 ThedraftauditreportwasinitiallyreviewedwiththeDepartmentonJanuary23,2014andwasreleasedtothe DepartmentforManagementResponseonFebruary3,2014.TheGrowthManagementDivisionFinanceand OperationsManagerprovidedthemanagementresponsesonFebruary14,2014.Revisedmanagementresponses wereprovidedonFebruary18,2014. Summary TheCCAAhasnotprovidedpropermanagementoversightforoperationsandleasesattheImmokaleeRegional Airport.Instancesofnon-compliancehavebeendetectedfortheareasreviewed. Thefollowingobservationsweregeneratedduringthisreview: 1.Itdoesnotappearrecreationalvehiclesandgocarttrackoperationsand/orrelatedstructures(i.e.pitarea)area permitteduseintheAirportOperationsTractandoperationshavenotreceivedFAAapproval. 2.Airportoperationshavelackedoversight. a.Thereisnoleaseforthegocarttrack/operations. b.Theleasefordragstripoperationsdoesnotincludeallactivitiesbeingconductedbythetenant. c.Dragstripoperationsarebeingconductedinareasoutsideoftheoperationarea. d.Itdoesnotappearthereisinsuranceinplaceforgocarttrackoperations. e.Existinginsurancemaynotbesufficienttocoveroperations. f.TheCountyhaslostrevenue. g.Accesstoairsidelandhasnotbeenlimitedtoauthorizedindividuals/activities. h.Structuresfordragstripand/orgocarttrackoperationshavenotobtainedproperpermitsorproper approval. 3.TheCCAAhasnotcompliedwiththeFAArequirementstoobtain“noobjection”fordragstripoperations. a.TheFAAdidnotprovideadvanceapprovalofnon-aeronauticaluseoftheclosed4/22runwayasadrag strip. 4.Thereisnoagreementinplaceidentifyingresponsibilitiesforthebathhouselocatedatthedragstrip. a.Thebathhouseisoutsideofthedragstripoperationarea,butisusedfordragstripoperations. 5.Relocationofthebathhousedidnotobtaingrantorapprovalorproperpermits. FailuretocomplywithFAAassurancesand/orgrantorrequirementsmay:resultinfindings,jeopardizecurrentand futurefunding,resultindisbarmentfromreceivingfederalfunding,requirerepaymentofpriorreceivedfunds, resultinterminationofthecurrentfunding,impactfuturefunding,resultinliabilityfordamagesfor misrepresentation,and/orcausesafetyconcerns. 4 Objective Theobjectivesofthereviewwereto:1)determinewhethergrantfundswereinvolvedforthedragstrip,alsoknown astheracetrack;2)whethergrantfundswereproperlyused(ifapplicabletothedragstrip);and3)determine whetherthedragstripandgocarttrackwereincompliancewithFederalAviationAdministration(FAA) regulations,assurances,andrequirements. Scope Thereviewconsistedof,butwasnotlimitedtothefollowingtasks: ReviewofapplicableFAAcommunicationsanddocumentation; ReviewofapplicableFAAassurances; ReviewofapplicableFloridaStatutesandFloridaAgencyGuidance; ReviewofapplicableBoardofCountyCommissioner(BCC)OrdinancesandResolutions; ReviewofapplicableBCCAgendaItems; ReviewofapplicableCollierCountyAirportAuthority(CCAA)ImmokaleeRegionalAirportMasterPlans; ReviewofapplicableCCAAAirportLayoutPlans(ALP); ReviewofapplicableCCAAResolutions; ReviewofapplicableCCAAMeetingMinutesandAgendaItems; ReviewofapplicableImmokaleeRegionalAirport-AirportOperationsPlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD); ReviewofapplicableUnitedStatesDepartmentofLaborOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration StandardIndustrialClassifications(SIC); ReviewofapplicableagreementsforlanduseatImmokaleeRegionalAirport; ReviewofCollierCountyPropertyAppraisersinformationandaerialmaps; ReviewofInternalAuditReport2014-3reportandwork-papers; ReviewofCCAAagreementandamendmentsforImmokaleeRegionalRaceway; Observationofthedragstrip(racetrack),gocarttrack,bathhouse,andsurroundingareas; InterviewswithCollierCountyAirportAuthoritystaff; InterviewswithClerk’sFinanceandAccountingstaff; InterviewswithImmokaleeRegionalAirportlandleasetenant; Interviewswithcitizen;and Documentationprovidedbyacitizen. ForatimelineoftheExecutiveAirportDirectorsreference ExhibitG . ScopeLimitation ThescopeofthereviewdidnotincludeanalysisoftheImmokaleeRegionalRacewaymonthlypaymentsand supportingdocumentationforleasepaymentcompliance.Thereviewofleaserevenuecomplianceisunderwaywith GrowthManagementDivisionandClerk’sFinance. 5 Background OnApril23,1999,theCCAAenteredintoalicenseagreementwithRTHEnterprises,Inc.d/b/aImmokalee RegionalRacewayforthesolepurposeofoperatingan“IHRASanctionedDragRacingStrip”notingdragracingis aninherentlyriskyactivityandimposingadditionalsafetyrequirements.TheagreementindicatedtheImmokalee RegionalRacewayhadconstructedavehicleaccessroadfromAirparkBoulevardtotheoperationalarea.The agreementwaseffectiveApril1,1999throughMarch31,2002.TheagreementrequiredtheImmokaleeRegional Racewaytopaythefollowingfees:$150.00monthlyoccupancyfee,$1,000.00feeeachweekofanactivityfor commercialactivitiesfee,50%ofgrossrevenuesderivedfromadvertisingconcessionsfortheadvertisingfee, $5,000.00depositwheretheCCAAretainsinterestearnedonthedeposit.BeginningMay1,2009,theImmokalee RegionalRacewaywasrequiredtopay$2,000.00permonthataminimumfor$1,000.00feeeachweekofactivity. Theagreementindicatednopermanentimprovementswillbepermitted. InAugustof2000,theCCAAenteredintograntagreementstocompleteconstructionandimprovementstoenhance theImmokaleeRegionalAirportIndustrialParkincludingthefollowingspecificprojects:extensionofAirpark Boulevard,IndustrialParksiteimprovements,AutomotiveSportsComplexsupportinfrastructureandpermit, sketchesandschematics,feasibilityanalysis,ERPpermit,restrooms,spectatorparking,campground,andproject masterplan. OnNovember19,2001,CCAAResolution01-35,theCCAAapprovedextendingthelease,settoexpireon March31,2002,foranadditionalfiveyears.Airportstaffweredirectedtonegotiatetheleasetermsandbringthe leasebacktothenextCCAABoardMeeting. OnMarch11,2002,theCCAAenteredintotheFirstAmendmenttoLicensingAgreementwithRTHEnterprises, Inc.,aFloridaCorporationd/b/aImmokaleeRegionalRacewaytoextendtheinitialleaseexpiringon March31,2002.TheFirstAmendmentextendedtheleaseperiod,effectiveApril1,2002throughMarch31,2007. TheFirstAmendmentincorporateda30daycancellationclausewithoutliabilitytoeitherpartyintheeventof cancellation,thetenanttopay$200.00yearlyforaCommercialOperatingPrivilegeFee,thetenanttopay $2,750.00monthlyplusapplicableFloridataxes,thetenanttopay50%ofgrossrevenuesderivedfromadvertising concessionsplusapplicableFloridataxes,andrequiringa$5,000.00depositwiththeCCAAretaininganyinterest earnedonthedeposit.Aspartofthelease,thetenantagreedtoconstructatemporarylimerockroadattheentrance tothedragracingsite. OnMay13,2002,thethenExecutiveAirportDirector(ReferenceExhibitG foratimelineofmanagement) indicatedthebathroombeingconstructedforthedragstriphadpermittingproblemswiththeCountybecausethe Countydidnotwanttoissueapermittocompleteconstructionofapermanentbathroomwhenthedragstripwas allowedunderatemporaryusepermit.TheHealthDepartmentindicatedapermanentbathroomwouldneed constructedforthecampgroundinordertoobtainanoperatingcertificate.TheCCAAapprovedremovingthe restroomsfromthedragstripandconstructingthebathhouseatthecampground. OnSeptember9,2002,theCCAAacceptedtheConceptualMasterPlanforMotorSportsPark.Accordingto CCAAminutes,theCCAAdeterminationtocontinueforwardwiththeMotorSportsParkprojecthadnotbeen decidedandwastobediscussedwithcitizensthroughpublicmeetings. OnFebruary10,2003,theCCAAdirectedstafftopresentadditionalexpenditureoptionsfortheMotorSportsPark Complexforthepublicworkshoptodiscusstheproject.Itdoesnotappearapublicworkshopoccurredorthat differentexpendituresoptionswerepresentedtotheCCAAbyAirportstaff. OnNovember13,2006,theExecutiveAirportDirectorprovidedanupdatetotheCCAA.TheExecutiveAirport Directorindicatedthebathhouseatthecampgroundwouldneedrelocatedinordertoproceedwithdevelopmentof theairport.TheownerofImmokaleeRegionalRacewayexpressedinterestinrelocatingthebathhousetothedrag striparea.TheExecutiveDirectorindicatedaletterwouldbeprovidedtotheownerwithpermissiontorelocatethe bathhouseconditionedontheownerobtainingallthenecessarypermits. 6 OnDecember11,2006,theImmokaleeRegionalAirportManager,providedtheowneroftheImmokaleeRegional Racewayaletterapprovingtherelocationofthebathhousetothedragstrip.Theletterindicatedthebathhouse “…mustbedestroyed…”andrelocationofthebathhousewouldbeallowedattheImmokaleeRegionalRaceway’s expense.Theletterindicates“…AsperourdiscussioninNovember2006,itwasagreedthatallexpensesassociated withthebathhouserelocation,aswellasobtainingallnecessarypermits…becomesyoursoleresponsibilitypriorto thefacilitybeingrelocated.”Thebathhousewasrelocatedtothedragstrip(outsidetheoperationarea). OnApril15,2009,theFAAacceptedtheImmokaleeRegionalAirportMasterPlanandconditionallyapprovedthe AirportLayoutPlan(ALP).Theapprovalwassubjecttotheairportobtainingtheenvironmentalapprovalsneeded. Theapprovaldidnotprovideassuranceoffederalfundsfortheprojectsandadditionalapprovalwasneededpriorto construction. OnJuly13,2009,theExecutiveAirportDirectorloweredtheImmokaleeRegionalRaceway’sleasepaymentfrom $2,750.00to$1,188.28withoutCCAAapprovalorFAAapproval. OnDecember7,2010,theFAAcontactedtheAirportExecutiveDirectorregardingairportairsidelandusagefora dragstrip.TheFAAindicatedtheywereunawareofprovidingapprovalforthenon-aeronauticaluseofthelandasa dragstrip.TheFAAindicatedlandwouldneedFAAapprovalfornon-aeronauticaluseonairsidelandtobeleased atfairmarketvalue,theleaseapprovedbytheFAA,andtheAirportLayoutPlan(ALP)updatedtoreflectthe propertyusage.OnDecember9,2010,theExecutiveAirportDirectoracknowledgedtheFAAconcernand indicatedaresponsewouldbeprovidedwithin30days. OnJanuary12,2011,theExecutiveAirportDirectorprovidedalettertotheFAAformallyrequestingpermissionto useclosedRunway4/22fornon-aeronauticaluseasadragstrip.Theletterrecommendedincreasingthebasicrent from$1,188.28to$2,500.00permonth. OnFebruary22,2011,theFAAcommunicatedtotheCCAA,“Wedonotobjecttothecontinueduseofthisairport propertyfordragstrip,providedthefollowing: Anythingverticalorhorizontalthatwasconstructedforthisoperationmustbesubmittedtothisofficefor airspaceapprovalasanALPchange. Theoperationmustnotconstituteahazardtoairnavigationorinterferewiththeoperationoftheairportin anyway. Thecompensationoutlined…istreatedasairportrevenueanddepositedintotheairportfund. Thetermsoftheagreementareonamonth-to-monthinterimbasis,andthepropertywillreverttoan aeronauticaluserifrequiredtomeetaeronauticaldemand. TheuseagreementwillnotbeamendedorrenewedinthefuturewithoutFAAconcurrence.” OnMarch22,2011,theCCAAenteredintotheSecondAmendmenttoLicensingAgreementwithRTHEnterprises, Inc.aFloridaCorporationd/b/aImmokaleeRegionalRacewaytoamendtheLicenseAgreementandcontinuethe agreementonamonth-to-monthbasis.TheSecondAmendmentrevisedthefeestructureasfollows:thetenantto pay$200.00yearlyforaCommercialOperatingPrivilegeFee,thetenanttopay$2,500.00monthly,thetenantto pay50%ofgrossrevenuesderivedfromadvertisingconcessionsplusapplicableFloridataxes,andrequiringa $5,000.00depositwiththeCCAAretaininganyinterestearnedonthedeposit. BasedonCollierCountyPropertyAppraiseraerialimagesoftheImmokaleeRegionalAirportclosedRunway4/22 in2013,itappearsadragstripandgocarttrackhavebeenconstructedontherunwayandthebathhousefromthe campgroundwasmovedtothedragstriparea(ReferenceExhibitB ).Thedragstripandanaccessroadwere constructedpriorto1999.ThedragstripwasputintooperationbytheImmokaleeRegionalRacewayin1999 . Therewerenosignificantchangestothedragstripbetween2002and2003.In2004,astructurewasbuilt;seating andcontainerswereaddedatthedragstrip.In2005,itappearsstructureswereexpandedandadditionalcontainers wereaddedatthedragstrip.In2006,additionalcontainerswereaddedoutsideoftheleaseoperationareaand additionalseatingwasaddedatthedragstrip.Thegocarttrackappearstohavebeenconstructedattheendofthe runwayoutsideoftheleaseoperationareain2006.In2007,thebathhousewasremovedfromthecampground (ReferencesAuditReport2014-3 )andwasrelocatedtothedragstriparea.Itappearsapitareawasbeing constructedatthegocarttrack.In2008,itappearsthepitareawasfinishedincludingacoveredstructure.In2009, 7 therewerenosignificantchangestothegocarttrack.In2010,thegocarttrackwasmodifiedtoaddadditional pathsintheareaontopoftherunway.In2011through2012,therewerenosignificantchangestothegocarttrack. In2008through2012,containerswererelocated,butstayedonpremise;otherwise,nosignificantchangesatthe dragstrip.In2013,itappearsadditionalseatingwasadded;otherwise,nosignificantchangesatthedragstrip. 8 Observations 1)Itdoesnotappearrecreationalvehiclesandgocarttrackoperationsand/orrelated structures(i.e.pitarea)areapermitteduseintheAirportOperationsTractandoperations havenotreceivedFAAapproval. BCCOrdinance2010-07fortheImmokaleeRegionalAirport–AirportOperationsPlannedUnitDevelopment (PUD)ExhibitCseparatestheareasaroundclosedRunway4/22intotwosectionsincludingtheAirportOperations TracttothewestoftheclosedrunwayandtheIndustrialDevelopmentTracttotheeastoftheclosedrunway.The gocarttrackhasaportionofthegocartoperationsineachtract. PUDSectionIA1dfortheAirportOperationsTract-PermittedUses–PrincipalUsesindicates“Vehicleracing, limitedtotheexisting1/8miletracklengthandassociatedracetrackactivitiesandoperations(Group7948)…”and SectionIA2B1AccessoryUses–ConditionalUsesindicates“Vehicleracing,includingassociatedracetrack activitiesandoperations(Group7948).” TheUnitedStatesDepartmentofLaborOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministrationStandardIndustrial Classifications(SIC)Group7948Racingincludingtrackoperationincludesracetrackoperations.Group7999 AmusementandRecreationServicesincludesgocartracewayoperations.Itdoesnotappeargocarttrackoperations areincludedinSICGroup7948.ItdoesnotappeargocarttrackoperationsareanalloweduseintheAirport OperationsTract. PUDSectionIIA1lfortheIndustrialDevelopmentTract–PermittedUses–PrincipalUsesindicates“Services (Groups…7948…7999).”ItappearsthegocarttrackintheIndustrialDevelopmentTractisanallowedlanduse. OnJanuary22,2014,theImmokaleeRegionalRacewayownerindicatedcustomersforthedragstripoperations frequentlystayedattheImmokaleeRegionalAirportovernightinself-containedmotorhomes(i.e.recreational vehicles).Theareawherethevisitorsparkthemotorhomesisoutsidetheleaseoperationareaforthedragstrip. TheSICGroup7948doesnotincludethistypeofactivity.PUDSectionIA2kfortheAirportOperationTractand PUDSectionIIA2k–AccessoryUses–indicates“Recreationalvehiclecampgroundandancillarysupportfacilities wheninconjunctionwithvehicleracing…Recreationalvehicles,tents,andotherstructuresandfacilitiesallowedin thecampground…”Itdoesnotappearovernightguestsand/ormotorhomesareallowedoutsideofthecampground. TheFAAdoesnotappeartohaveapprovedthenon-aeronauticaluseforrecreationalvehiclesand/orgocarttrack/ operationsorthestructuresconstructed/addedtothearea(i.e.pitarea,constructionofthegocarttrack,etc.). Whennon-aeronauticalactivitiesareconductedonairsideland,theoperationsmustobtainFAAapprovalpriorto commencingoperations. Itdoesnotappearrecreationalvehiclesandgocarttrackoperationsand/orrelatedstructures(i.e.pitarea)area permitteduseintheAirportOperationsTract. Recommendations: IftheCountydeterminesgocartoperationswillbeallowed,theCountyshouldobtainacomparableuse determinationletterfortheportionofthegocarttrackintheAirportOperationsTract. ThePUDmayneedamendedtoincluderecreationalvehiclesandgocarttrackoperations(Group7999)asan alloweduseattheImmokaleeRegionalAirportintheAirportOperationsTract. OperationsnotpermittedbythePUDshouldnotbeconductedattheImmokaleeRegionalAirport. TheImmokaleeRegionalAirportMasterPlanandAirportLayoutPlanshouldbeupdatedtoincludeauthorized usesofland. FAAapprovalshouldbeobtainedfortherecreationalvehicleactivitiesandgocarttrack/operationsasanon- aeronauticaluseofairsideland,iftheCountyallowsoperations. 9 CountyManagementResponse : “Thecounty,inconjunctionwithguidancefromtheBoardofCountyCommissioners,iscurrentlyreviewingall aspectsoftheracewayandgo-cartoperationsasallowableactivities. Thisreviewshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,zoning,permitting,leaseandgrantorcomplianceissues.Staffwill reviewthelanduselimitationsandworkwiththetenanttofacilitatetheproperapplication. Thego-cartingoperationshavebeenceasedatthistime,pertherequestoftheGrowthManagementDivision administration.TheCodeEnforcementDepartmenthasbeencontactedandisworkingwiththetenanttoachieve compliance,asperBCCdirectiononFebruary11,2014. CountystaffwillensurecompliancewithFAArequirementsfortheImmokaleeRegionalAirportMasterPlanand AirportLayoutPlan. ThecountywillworkwiththeFAAtoobtainapprovalforanyactivities/operations/structures/usesoflandfor anythingnotcurrentlyapprovedinwritingbythatagency.” InternalAuditResponsetoCountyManagementResponse: OnFebruary18,2014,WestCoastCartingupdatedtheirwebsiteandpostednoticesforthenextracetobeheldat theImmokaleegocarttrackonMarch2,2014.Additionally,thewebsiteindicatesdrivinglessonsandtrackrentals arecurrentlyavailable.ThewebsitedoesnotindicatetheracescheduledforFebruary16,2014wascancelled and/orthatoperationshavebeenhalted;however,CountyManagementverifiedtheactivitydidnotoccur.The countyshouldcontinuetomonitoroperationsuntiltheinsurance,leaseagreement,andFAAorotheragency requirementsissuesareresolved. 2)Airportoperationshavelackedoversight. Airportoperationsdonotappeartohavebeenproperlyoverseenbymanagement.Itappearsthereareoperations thatarenotpermittedbythePUD,individualshavebeenoperatingprivatebusinessonCCAApropertywithouta leaseorinsurance,renthasnotbeenreceivedfromtheuseoftheland,landimprovements/structureshavebeen constructedwithoutpermitsandproperapproval,andaccesshasnotbeenlimitedtoauthorizedindividuals/lessors. TheCountyhasnotproperlymanagedgocartoperationsconductedattheImmokaleeRegionalAirport.Asaresult, thereisnoleasewiththetenantandnoinsuranceontheactivity.TheImmokaleeRegionalRacewayhasallowed visitorstostayovernightinself-containedmotorhomes(i.e.recreationalvehicles)inareasoutsideoftheirlease operationarea.TheImmokaleeRegionalRacewaysellsfoodandbeveragesfromaconcessionsvehicleandsells merchandise(i.e.t-shirts)forevents,whichdoesnotappeartobeincludedasoperationswithinthelease.The ImmokaleeRegionalRacewaymaynothavesufficientinsurancecoverageforallactivitiesassociatedwiththedrag strip(raceway).ThismayexposetheCountytopossibleliabilityandloss. OnJanuary12,2011,theExecutiveAirportDirectorprovidedalettertotheFAAformallyrequestingpermissionto useclosedRunway4/22fornon-aeronauticaluseasadragstrip.Airportmanagementfailedtoincludegocarttrack operationsandmotorhomesintherequestforpermissionlettersenttotheFAA. TheCountyhaslostrevenuesonthepropertybeingusedbyindividualswithoutaleaseinplaceandbynot collectingmonthlypaymentsforuseoftheland.ThishasexposedtheCountytolostrevenuesandincreasedrisk. TheCountyhasnotproperlylimitedaccessontheairsidelandattheImmokaleeRegionalAirporttoauthorized landusesortenants.Gocartoperationshaveoccurredwiththetenantsnothavingaleaseindicatingtheindividuals werenotauthorizedtobeontheairsideproperty.Byallowingindividualstoconductpersonalbusinessonairside landattheImmokaleeRegionalAirportwithoutalease,theCountyisexposedtoincreasedrisk,limitedcontrol, potentialsecurityissues,andpotentiallitigation. 10 Recommendations: IftheCountydeterminesrecreationalvehiclesandgocarttrack/operationswillbeallowed,aproperleaseand insuranceshouldbecompleted.Anyleasefornon-aeronauticaluseofairsidelandshouldbeapprovedbythe FAApriortoallowingoperations. o Iftheleaseisforlessthanfairmarketvalue(FMV),theFAAshouldapprovethedeviation. TheCountyshouldoverseeairportoperationsandreviewallactivitiesontheairportforcomplianceandleases. TheCountyshouldcontinuallyreviewandmonitoroperations. TheCountyshouldverifyinsurancecoverageisinplaceforallairportactivities. TheCountyshouldverifyrentisbeingreceivedfromalltenantsandthatalltenantshavevalidleasesand insurance. TheCountyshouldlimitairsidelandaccesstoonlyauthorizedindividualsandactivities. TheCountyshouldverifyproperpermittingwasobtainedforanystructuresbuiltfordragstripand/orgocart trackoperations. TheCountyshouldverifyconcessionshavebeeninspectedandapprovedbytheCountyHealthDepartmentand thatapermithasbeenissuedforoperations. CountyManagementResponse : “Thecounty,inconjunctionwithguidancefromtheBoardofCountyCommissioners,iscurrentlyreviewingall aspectsoftheracewayandgo-cartoperationsasallowableactivities.Updatedproofofinsurance(andrelated coveragelimits)hasbeenrequestedfromtheImmokaleeRegionalRaceway.Ifanewlease,oranamendmenttothe lease,isapprovedbytheBCC(pendingFAAconcurrence),itwillalsoberequestedforapprovalfromtheFAA, includingthenon-aeronauticaluseandrate,ifitisdeterminedtofallbelowfairmarketvaluethresholds.Thelease willnotbeconsideredvalidiftheFAAdoesnotprovideapproval. ThereviewofleaseshasbeenahighpriorityforbothAirportandGMDStaffoverthepastseveralmonthsanda reportofissuesnotedhasbeenprovidedtotheCountyManagerandClerk’sOfficetokeepallpartiesawareof pendingissuesandpotentialareasofnon-compliancerequiringremediation.Note:theinvestigationandreviewis ongoingasStaffexpectsadditionalissuestosurfaceasfurtherdocumentationanddetailsbecomeavailable. OngoingmonitoringeffortsbyAirportstaffoftheracewayoperationsareineffect.Regularinspectionsandspot checkswillbeincludedaspartofongoingprotocol. Thereviewofleasespreviouslymentionedincludesacomprehensivereviewofinsurancecoverageandassociated limits;thisincludesinvolvementwiththeDepartmentofRiskManagement. Thereviewofrentalincomeandcompletenessoftenantsversusagreementsispartofthereviewofleases previouslymentioned. ThecountywillreviewallairsidelandaccessandworkwiththeFAAandtenantstocomplywithapplicable regulations. Properpermittingofallstructuresintheracewayareaiscurrentlyunderreview.Thecountywillbeschedulingan on-sitevisitwithCodeEnforcementandtheBuildingOfficialtoreviewallofthestructures. TheHealthDepartmentwillbecontactedtoensureproperinspectionsandpermitshavebeencompletedforthe racewayconcessions.” 3)TheCCAAhasnotcompliedwiththeFAArequirementstoobtain“noobjection”for dragstripoperations. InApril1999,theCCAAenteredintoanagreementtoallowImmokaleeRegionalRacewaytousetheclosed4/22 runwayasadragstrip.TheCCAAdidnotproperlynotifyandrequestpermissionfromtheFAAofthenon- aeronauticaluseonairsidelandviolatingtheFAAassurances. 11 OnDecember7,2010,theFAAcontactedtheAirportExecutiveDirectorregardingairportairsidelandusagefora dragstrip.TheFAAindicatedtheywereunawareofprovidingapprovalforthenon-aeronauticaluseofthelandasa dragstrip.TheFAAindicatedlandwouldneedFAAapprovalfornon-aeronauticaluseonairsideland,tobeleased atfairmarketvalue,theleaseapprovedbytheFAA,andtheAirportLayoutPlan(ALP)updatedtoreflectthe propertyusage.OnDecember9,2010,theExecutiveAirportDirector,acknowledgedtheFAAconcernand indicatedaresponsewouldbeprovidedwithin30days. OnFebruary22,2011,theFAAcommunicatedtotheCCAA,“Wedonotobjecttothecontinueduseofthisairport propertyfordragstrip,providedthefollowing: Anythingverticalorhorizontalthatwasconstructedforthisoperationmustbesubmittedtothisofficefor airspaceapprovalasanALPchange. Theoperationmustnotconstituteahazardtoairnavigationorinterferewiththeoperationoftheairportin anyway. Thecompensationoutlined…istreatedasairportrevenueanddepositedintotheairportfund. Thetermsoftheagreementareonamonth-to-monthinterimbasis,andthepropertywillreverttoan aeronauticaluserifrequiredtomeetaeronauticaldemand. TheuseagreementwillnotbeamendedorrenewedinthefuturewithoutFAAconcurrence.” ItdoesnotappeartheALPhasbeenupdatedtoincludetheconstructedstructures(i.e.bathhouse,twostory building,etc.)usedfordragstripoperations. OnJanuary12,2011,theExecutiveAirportDirectorsubmittedalettertotheFAAdetailingthetermsoftheSecond AmendmenttotheLicenseAgreementwiththeImmokaleeRegionalRacewayandformallyrequestingpermission touseclosedRunway4/22fornon-aeronauticaluseasadragstrip.TheletterindicatedtheownerofImmokalee RegionalRaceway“…doesnothaveapermanentbuildingstructure;therefore,hewouldbegivensixty(60)daysto removeallequipmentandmaterialsfromthelocation…”Structureswereevidencedin2006.Indicatingtherewere nopermanentstructuresappearsamisrepresentationofconstructionactivities.TheSecondAmendmenttothe LicenseAgreementindicates“…Tenantwillbegivensix(6)monthstovacatethepremisesandremoveallofits improvementsandfixtures…” WhentheFAAdoesnotprovideadvanceapprovalfornon-aeronauticallanduses,theCCAAviolatesFAA assurances.IftheCCAAviolatesFAAassurances/requirementsfor“noobjection”,theFAAmaydeemthe operationsinviolationoftheirrequirements.Whenassurances/requirementsarebreachedorthereareviolations, theFAAmay,atitsoption:discontinueanyFAAfundingorrequirerepaymentofpreviouslyreceivedfunds. Recommendations: TheAirportLayoutPlanshouldberevisedtoincludeconstructionfordragstripoperations(i.e.bathhouse,two storybuilding,bleachers,etc.). TheCountyshouldcomplywithFAAassurances/requirementsforallairportactivities. TheCountyshouldobtaintheFAA’sapprovalfortheagreementamendmentandstructuresusedfordragstrip operations. TheCountyshouldverifythetenantiscomplyingwiththeagreementforsafetyrequirements. PriortorenewingtheImmokaleeRegionalRacewaylease,theCountyshouldobtainadvanceapprovalfromthe FAAforthelanduseandfortheleaseagreement/leaseterms. TheCountyshouldnotenterintonon-aeronauticalusesonairsidelandwithoutadvanceFAAapproval. CountyManagementResponse : “CountystaffwillensurecompliancewithFAArequirementsfortheImmokaleeRegionalAirportMasterPlanand AirportLayoutPlan. ThecountywillcomplywithFAAassurancesandrequirements. 12 ThecountywillworkwiththeFAAtoobtainapprovalforanyactivities/operations/structures/usesoflandfor anythingnotcurrentlyapprovedinwritingbythatagency. Areviewofsafetyrequirementswillbecompletedandensurewordingisaddedtoanyfutureleaseorrelated amendmentforthetenant. Ifanewlease,oranamendmenttothelease,isapprovedbytheBCC(pendingFAAconcurrence),itwillbe submittedtotheFAAforapproval.TheleasewillnotbeconsideredvalidiftheFAAdoesnotprovideapproval. Thecountywillnotuseanylandfornon-aeronauticalpurposesonair-sidepropertywithoutconcurrencefromthe FAA,asrequiredtomeetassurances.” 4)Thereisnoagreementinplaceidentifyingresponsibilitiesforthebathhouselocatedat thedragstrip. Whenthebathhousewasrelocatedtothedragstrip,itdoesnotappeartheImmokaleeRegionalRacewayagreement wasamendedtoincludetheuseoftheCountyasset.Thelocationofthebathhouseisoutsideofthedragstrip operationarea(1,500feetby250feet–ReferenceExhibitA )anddoesnotappeartobeinsuredbythelessee.When assetsareusedbytenants,theassetallowedusageshouldbeincorporatedintoaleasetoensureclearresponsibilities ofeachparty,toidentifythepropertybeingusedbythelessee,andprovideinsuranceonthepropertyinuse. PriortotheCountyallowingoperations/useofCountyassets,leasesshouldbeinplacetolimittheCounty’s liabilityandrisk.Whenlandusageisallowedwithoutapropertylease,theCountyisexposedtoliabilityand potentiallawsuits. Recommendations: TheImmokaleeRegionalRacewayagreementshouldbeamendedtoincludetheresponsibilitiesofeachparty fortheusageofthebathhouseandtoincludethelandbeingusedbythelessee. StructuresusedbytheImmokaleeRegionalRacewayshouldbeincorporatedintotheiragreement. CountyManagementResponse : “Thebathhousewasoriginallypurchased/constructedwithfundsfromtheUSDepartmentofCommerce,Economic DevelopmentAdministrationrelatedtoagrantforAirparkBoulevardimprovementsandacampgroundarea addition.Thestructurewasmovedwithoutpermissionfromthegrantor,nopermitshavebeennotedonfileaswell asmissingenvironmentalcompliancedocumentationforthesepticsystem.Ifthecountydeemsthisstructure allowableintheareawhereitiscurrentlylocated,allpermitting,zoningandenvironmentalissueswillhavetobe remediatedbeforeitcanbelegallyusedbythegeneralpublic.Atsuchtime,theusewillbeaddedtotheIRRlease andrelatedresponsibilitieswillaccompanythatsectionofthelease. TheIRRleaseisunderfullreviewandanysuchlandandstructuresallowedtobeusedwillbeincorporatedintothe leasedocument.” 5)Relocationofthebathhousedidnotobtaingrantorapprovalorproperpermits. ThebathhousewasconstructedaspartofanIndustrialParkInfrastructureImprovementsproject(ReferenceAudit Report2014-3 ).TheprojectwasfundedbyanEconomicDevelopmentAdministration(EDA)grantfromtheU.S. DepartmentofCommerce,aFloridaDepartmentofTransportation(FDOT)grant,andaCountymatch(providedby theBCC).TheconstructionofthebathhousewaspaidforwiththeCountymatch.Thetotalcostofthebathhouse was$94,285.13includingelectricpaidforwithEDAgrantfunds. OnNovember13,2006,theExecutiveAirportDirectorprovidedanupdatetotheCCAA.TheExecutiveAirport Directorindicatedthebathhouseatthecampgroundwouldneedrelocatedinordertoproceedwithdevelopmentof theairport.TheownerofImmokaleeRegionalRacewayexpressedinterestinrelocatingthebathhousetothedrag striparea.TheExecutiveDirectorindicatedaletterwouldbeprovidedtotheownerwithpermissiontorelocatethe 13 bathhouseconditionedontheownerobtainingallthenecessarypermits.ItdoesnotappeartheCCAAformally approvedtherelocation.ItdoesnotappeartheCCAAobtainedapprovalfromthegrantoragenciesforthe relocationofthebathhouse. OnDecember11,2006,thepriorImmokaleeRegionalAirportManager,providedtheowneroftheImmokalee RegionalRacewayaletterapprovingtherelocationofthebathhousetothedragstrip.Theletterindicatedthe bathhouse“…mustbedestroyed…”andrelocationofthebathhousewouldbeallowedattheImmokaleeRegional Raceway’sexpense.Theletterindicates“…AsperourdiscussioninNovember2006,itwasagreedthatall expensesassociatedwiththebathhouserelocation,aswellasobtainingallnecessarypermits…becomesyoursole responsibilitypriortothefacilitybeingrelocated.”Properpermitswerenotobtainedfortherelocationofthe bathhouse. Whenassetsareobtainedthroughgrantprojects,appropriateauthorityshouldbeobtainedpriortorelocatingassets ormodifyingtheuseoftheassets.Failuretocomplywithgrantorrequirementsmayresultin:auditfindings, jeopardizecurrentandfuturegrantfunding,requirerepaymentofgrantfunds,and/orresultinliabilityforthe County. Recommendations: Grantorapprovalshouldbeobtainedfortherelocationofthebathhouse. Boardapprovalshouldbeofficiallyobtainedforfutureprojectmodifications. Properpermittingshouldbeobtainedfortherelocationofthebathhouse(i.e.septicandwater). TheCountyshouldprovideFinancetheappropriatedocumentationtoupdateassetrecords. CountyManagementResponse : “OnceafullassessmentofthecampgroundandAirparkBoulevardimprovementscanbemadeinrelationto InternalAuditreport2014-3,grantorapprovalofmovementofthebathhousewillberequested.Thecountymay determineadifferentlocationtobestsuitthebathhouseforpermitting,zoningandenvironmentalcompliance reasons,sothisrequesttothegrantorwillonlybemadeifthebathhousewillremaininitscurrentlocationatthe raceway. Staffagreesgrantorpermissionisrequiredinadvanceforsuchprojectchangesastherelocationofthebathhouse. Thecountywillensurethebathhouseisproperlypermittedinitsfinallocation.Permitscouldnotbefoundonfile forthecurrentlocationofthestructure. ThecountywillprovideFinancewiththeappropriatepaperworktoreflectanynecessaryadjustmentstothevalue and/orlocationoftheassetinquestion.” 14 Conclusion AirportManagementhasnotprovidedpropermanagementoversighttotheImmokaleeRegionalAirportleases and/oroperationsbylessees.Bynotprovidingproperoversight,theCCAAappearstobeinviolationofgrantor requirementsandFAAassurances.TheCCAAwouldbenefitfromincorporatingadditionalmanagementoversight intotheiroperations.Careshouldbetakentoquicklyresolvetheissuesidentifiedthroughthisauditandprevent futureinstancesofnon-compliance. FailuretocomplywithFAAassurancesand/orgrantorrequirementsmay:resultinfindings,jeopardizecurrentand futurefunding,resultindisbarmentfromreceivingfederalfunding,requirerepaymentofpriorreceivedfunds, resultinterminationofthecurrentfunding,impactfuturefunding,resultinliabilityfordamagesfor misrepresentation,and/orcausesafetyconcerns. Auditsdonotrelievemanagementoftheirresponsibilities.ItistheresponsibilityofCountymanagementto understandandimplementtheproperproceduralcontrolsinordertoreduceandlimittheriskoffraud,error,and misappropriationofCountyassets.InternalAuditmayrecommendimprovementsinauditreports,butultimatelyit isthedutyanddecisionofCountymanagementtoformulateprocessesandcontrolsthatensurecompliancewith Federalregulation,Statestatute,Countyordinance,andCountypolicies. Recommendations: TheCountyshouldtakecarewhenenteringintoresolutionsandagreementstoensurealldatesandinformation areaccurateandconsistent.Careshouldbetakentoensuretheagreementsdonotcontainconflictinglanguage. TheCountyshouldreviewalloperationsandleasestoensurecompliancewithgrantorrequirementsandFAA assurances. TheCountyshouldreviewtheoperationsforspecialeventsandmakesurethetenantiscomplyingwithsafety andsecurityrequirementssuchashavingafiretruck,ambulance,and/orsecurity. Verifyinfrastructureandutilitiesbeingused. Verifystructuralpermitsand/orFAAapproval. CountyManagementResponseandAdditionalComments: “WiththemergeroftheAirportAuthorityintotheGrowthManagementDivision,theAuthorityhasamorerobust supportsysteminrelationtograntsmanagementaswellasmonitoringofcountyapprovedpoliciesandprocedures (whichincludeproperlymonitoringandsafeguardingofassets). AcomprehensivereviewofleaseshasbeenongoingforseveralmonthsbyStaff,including,butnotlimitedto:lease completeness,properbillingproceduresandamounts,insurancecoverageforalltenants,andimplicationswithany grantoragenciesinvolvedwiththoseleases.Note:theinvestigationandreviewisongoingasStaffexpects additionalissuestosurfaceasfurtherdocumentationanddetailsbecomeavailable. Areviewofsafetyrequirementswillbecompletedandensurewordingisaddedtoanyfutureleaseorrelated amendmentforthetenant.ReferenceAuditReport2014-3forinfrastructure,utilities,andpermits. StafflooksforwardtoremediatingthesefindingsandwillworkwiththeClerk’sOfficeonthecorrectionsand keepingtheproperpartiesnotifiedofcommunicationsfromthegrantor.” InternalAuditResponsetoCountyManagementCommentsandAdditionalComments : InternalAuditwouldliketogratefullyacknowledgethecooperationandassistancefromCountystaffforaddressing andreviewingissuesinitiallyidentifiedbyInternalAudit.Theassistanceandresponsesprovidedbythedivision greatlyassistedintheauditprocessforthereview. 15 16 Note:2.50inches(lengthoftheoperationalarea)isapproximately1,500feet;1inchisapproximately600.0 feet 2011FAAApproved-OperationAreaforthe ImmokaleeRegionalRacewayDragStrip 17 18 ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2013 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCart/MiniMotoTrack Campground Closed Runway4/22 Runway9/27 Runway18/36 Approximate OperationArea (lease)outlined inyellow DragStrip 19 20 Summary:In1995,thedragstripandgocarttrackwerenotconstructedonRunway4/22.Theaccessroadtothedrag stripareahadnotbeenbuilt. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1995 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip 21 Summary:Thedragstriphadbeenconstructedandbeganoperatingin1999.Anaccessroadwasbuilttoaccessthedrag strip.Thegocarttrackhadnotbeenbuilt. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2002 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip DragStrip AccessRoad 22 Summary:Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2003 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip 23 Summary:Lineswerepaintedonthedragstrip,additionalseatingwasadded,andstructureswerebuilt. Structures AdditionalSeating LinesPainted ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2004 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip 24 Summary:Structuresthatwereaddedin2004appeartohavebeenenlargedandexpanded.Containersappeartohave beenaddedtotheleftofthedragstripandnearthetreelineontherightofthedragstrip,outsideofthedragstrip operationarea. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2005 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip ContainersAdded 25 Summary:Thecontainersaddedin2005appeartohavebeenmovedtothefarleftboardernexttothesmallsideroad, outsideofthedragstripoperationarea.Itappearsaplaygroundwasaddedbythetreelinetotherightofthedragstrip. Itappearsseatingareawasenlargedandexpanded. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2006 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip AdditionalSeating ContainersMoved 26 Summary:Thecontainerstotheleftofthedragstripwereaddedduring2007.Thebathhousewasrelocatedtothedrag stripfromthecampground,outsideofthedragstripoperationarea. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2007 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse Bathhouse ContainersAdded 27 Summary:Itappearssomecontainersfrom2007weremovedandtherewereadditionalcontainersadded.Noother significantapparentchanges.Containerstotherightofthedragstripareoutsidethedragstripoperationarea. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2008 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse ContainersMoved andAdded 28 Summary:Itappearssomecontainerswereremovedandonesmallcontaineradded.Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2009 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse ContainerAdded 29 Summary:Itappearssomecontainerswereremovedandonecontaineradded.Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2010 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse ContainerAdded 30 Summary:Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2011 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse 31 Summary:Onecontainerbythedragstripfinishlinewasremoved.Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2012 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse 32 Summary:Itappearsadditionalseatingwasadded.Onecontainerappearstohavebeenremovedandanotheradded, outsideofthedragstripoperationarea. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2013 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStripandBathhouse AdditionalSeating ContainerAdded 33 34 Summary:ThebathhousedoesnotappeartobewithintheoperationalareaofthedragstripleasewithImmokalee RegionalRaceway. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2013 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage DragStrip-Measurements DragStrip Approximately1,500feet by250feet 35 36 Summary:ThegocarttrackhadnotbeenconstructedonRunway4/22. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2005 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) 37 Summary:Itappearsbetween2005-2006apavedgocarttrackwasbuiltattheendofRunway4/22.Trackoperations includegocartracingandminiMotoracing.Thelocationdidnothaveanystructures.Thewasnoleaseforthe constructedassetorproperty. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2006 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) 38 Summary:Thegocarttrackbecamefullyoperationalwithracesbeginninginapproximately2006/2007.Vehicleshave beenaddedtothepremiseanditappearsa“pitarea”wasbeingconstructednearthevehicles. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2007 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) ContainersAdded 39 Summary:Itappearsthevehicleshavebeenremovedfromthelocation.The“pitarea”hasbeenconstructedincludinga coveredstructure.Itappearsthegocarttrackhasbeenslightlymodified. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2008 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) PitAreaAdded 40 Summary:Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2009 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) 41 Summary:Vehicleshavebeenaddedtothepremise.Thecenterareaofthegocarttrackhasbeenalteredtoincreasethe amountofbendsacrosstheclosedrunway. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2010 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) ContainersAdded BendsAdded 42 Summary:Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2011 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) 43 Summary:Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2012 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) 44 Summary:Nosignificantapparentchanges. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–2013 CollierCountyPropertyAppraiser–AerialImage GoCartTrack(EndofRunway4/22) 45 46 Summary:Duringdragstripraces,attendeeshavebeenallowedtoparkrecreationalvehicles(i.e.self-containedmotor homes)onpropertyoutsidethedragstripleaseoperationarea.Recreationalvehiclesarenotallowedoutsideofthe campground. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/31/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 DragRaces 47 Summary:Duringdragstripraces,vendersaresellingparts,nitrousrefills,andtiremountingservices. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/31/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 DragRaces 48 Summary:Bathhousethatwasrelocatedtothedragstripfromthecampgroundtosupportdragstripoperations.The bathhouseisoutsidethedragstripleaseoperationarea. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/22/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 BathhousebyDragStrip(inuse) 49 Summary:DragStripstartingline. Summary:DragStripandbleacherseatingarea. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/22/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 DragStripOperationArea 50 Summary:Permanentstructure(twostorybuilding)constructedfordragstripoperations. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/22/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 DragStripOperationArea 51 Summary(bothimages):GoCartTrackstartingline.Operatingcompany’ssign(operatingcompanyisnotunderalease withtheCCAA/County).Apermanentstructurehasbeenconstructedontheproperty. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/22/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 GoCartTrack 52 Summary(bothimages):2 nd structureconstructedonthepropertyusedforgocarttrackoperations. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/22/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 GoCartTrack 53 Summary(bothimages):Aportionofthegocarttrack. ImmokaleeRegionalAirport–1/22/2014 FieldworkPhotographs–ClosedRunway4/22 GoCartTrack 54 55 ManagementTimeline ExecutiveAirport Director Starting Ending Notes JohnDrury1994 Approx.September2002 BobTweedieOctober2002 May2003 Interim GeneSchmidtMay2003 December2004 TeresaCookDecember2004 December2009 DebraBrueggermanDecember2009 May2010 Interim PennyPhillippiMay2010 September2010 Interim ThomasChrisCurrySeptember2010 September2013