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" -'- .. . Mr. Shelby explained the selection process for the design consultant as well as formation of the ad hoc Citizens Advisory Committee and the Airline Technical Committee. He also explained the process involving user questionnaires by which the space needs were forecast. He discussed the steps taken by the design team, and the Airport Commission is evaluating the multiplicity of design options leading up to adoption of a concept by the Airport Commission. Both a one-story and two-story terminal plan have been developed. A separate cargo building, mechanized baggage claim, expanded concession facilities, and a new exit road were some of the new terminal features. Passenger loading bridges were a high priority of the Citizens Committee, but probably.will not occur in the first phase. The passenger loading bridges usually are an expense of the airline carriers. The air carriers did not want to pay for these loading bridges for a market that boarded the number of passengers that Eugene does, so the commission considered acquiring them and renting them to the carriers. Loading bridges cost $250,000 each. To buy five would be a major cost ($1.6 million). A second level to the concourse would be required ($1.6 mill ion) as well as some second-level construct ion on the terminal. The decision to put in loading bridges added another $4.6 million to the total package. Councilors and the City Manager questioned whether loading ramps could not be built for less money. It was noted that they are almost a sole source item with only three suppliers. Some financing alternatives considered by the Commission for the terminal expansion were: Defer the third runway, increase user fees, balloon financing, staging the improvements, assuming airport existing debts/new debts by the City e of Eugene, or a combination. Mr. Shelby explained the process by which the Airport Commission selected portions from the "laundry list" of a total package of $17.8 million. The Commission was looking at a project of from $11 to $13 million to be totally supported by airport revenues within five years after project completion and occupancy. The recommend at ion to construct a major portion at one time was based on the Commisson's desire not to have the terminal continuously under construction. Financial conditions of the air carriers would suggest now that the project be phased. The Budget Committee will recommend $200,000 for reevaluation of passenger boardings, revenue potential, and for schematic drawings for a phased project. Problems needing immediate attention are bag claim; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; flight kitchen; expanded lobby and rest rooms; ticket lobby; administrative space; paving for more aircraft parking; an exit road; and taxiway relocation. Airport development bills are in both Houses of Congress to assist this project. Eugene could qualify for 90 percent Federal funding for paving and 50 percent for some of the construction. The Federal Government has $3 billion in Federal Airport Trust Fund paid for by users. Mr. Shelby anticipated Federal funding of up to $4 million for the terminal project. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 14, 1982 Page 3