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Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

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Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

CIP Menu:

Overview:

Projects must be listed on the CIP in order to be eligible for funding, although placing a project in the CIP does not guarantee funding. The online Airport System Manager (ASM) allows Airport Sponsors to update their CIP’s directly into our system. On or before November 21, 2014, Airport Sponsors should have their updated CIP’s entered into the system.

The Capital Improvement Program is used to plan and program for the construction of projects that will develop and preserve the publicly-owned system of Minnesota airports. There are 135 publicly-owned airports in Minnesota. Ninety-Seven airports qualify for federal funding. Eligible projects include planning, land acquisition, paving, lighting, navigational aids, obstruction removal, equipment purchase, fencing, noise mitigation, and other needs. Each year more projects are identified than are funded. The CIP update cycle begins with the annual collection of data from each airport sponsor regarding capital improvement projects they plan to deliver within the next 5 years. These projects are then prioritized statewide for state and federal funding.

MnDOT Activities Include:

  • Solicit CIP update information from airport sponsors.
  • Review the submitted plan to assure funding eligibility, realistic cost estimate, and reasonable implementation time line.
  • Maintain the statewide CIP data base.
  • Coordinate with the FAA for federally-eligible airports.
  • Prioritize projects within available funding.

Update Your CIP:


All Projects must:

  • Submit 5 year CIP with changes.
    • Include month and year of anticipated project. This will allow MnDOT to identify fiscal year.

CIP Preparation Resources:

Below are links to resources that may help you prepare to update your CIP. If you have questions call the regional team member for your airport.

  1. Link to the NEW ASM Online CIP System - (Please use Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9. This app will not work in Internet Explorer 10 or Chrome.)
  2. Navigating ASM – A Sponsor Tutorial (PDF, 3.06 MB)
  3. Commonly Encountered PROBLEMS with the ASM online CIP Program (PDF, 1.68 MB)
  4. ASM – Definitions of ASM’s Project Status (PDF, 103 KB)
  5. CIP Update Request Letter (PDF, 53 KB)
  6. Copy of your CIP Report
  7. Fiscal Year Calendar (PDF, 7 KB)
  8. Sketch of your Airport
  9. State Project Time Line (PDF, 8 KB)
  10. List of Airports with Engineering Service Regions
  11. Potential Airport Projects Work Sheet (PDF, 15 KB)
  12. CIP Guide, "Shaping Your Airport's Future" (PDF, 1.24 MB)
  13. Forms

Programming a Federal Project:

When the sponsor determines that they intend to apply for a federal grant for a project included in the ACIP, the next step is to program the project. The Minneapolis ADO - Web Resources page contains information necessary for programming a federal project.

Sponsors must submit two copies of the federal pre-application packet to MnDOT, Office of Aeronautics. These forms must be received by December 15 for the year funds are sought for the project.

CIP Report:

Full State-Wide CIP - SFY 2014 (PDF, 264 KB)
Full State-Wide CIP - SFY 2015 (PDF, 301 KB)

Accuracy of Report:

Although listing a project in the CIP is the first step toward funding, that funding is not guaranteed for the projects listed. Each year more projects are identified than are funded. A new state wide CIP report will be posted each January

Column Definitions:

  • Program year is the State FY
  • Federal FY - Determined by MnDOT based on estimated construction start date (below).
  • Project Name - A brief description of the work items to be included in the project.
  • Project Type - The type of work this project falls under. This category selection is part of how the project prioritizes.
  • Project Status - The status of a particular project. See (ASM-Grant-Project-Statuses) (PDF, 103 KB)) for detail.
  • Funding Rates - The rate at which the different funding agencies can participate financially in the project. (FAA) Federal funds may be provided at 90% of the project cost. (St) State funds may be provided at 80%, 70%, 66%, or 50%, depending on the airport classification and the type of project. (Mun) Municipal or Airport Sponsor funds make up the remainder of the funds needed for the project.
  • Total - The total estimated cost of the project including construction, engineering and administration.
  • FAA - The dollar value of FAA funds estimated to be requested for the project.
  • State - The dollar value of State funds estimated to be requested for the project.
  • Local - The dollar value of Municipal or Airport Sponsor funds estimated to be needed for the project.
  • Other Programs - Hangar Loan, Navigational Aids, etc.
  • Estimated Construction Start Date - Anticipated construction start date given by the airport.