AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING December 14, 2021 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE, ROOM 174-A AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 (Note: The Mayor of the City of Austin Order No. 20210811-033 requires all individuals over the age of two to wear a face covering while present on or in City property unless expressly exempted in Section 2 of the order or by a City policy applicable to the premises or facility.) Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Bakari Brock (nominated) Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 12, 2021 meeting. (Note: November 9, 2021 meeting was cancelled.) 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) September and October 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) b) Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) c) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 1 3. VERBAL STAFF BRIEFINGS Executive Officer. a) “Update from the Chief Executive Officer” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief b) “Principal Architect Team selection for the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP)” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief of Planning and Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. c) “Airline Lounge Updates” presented by Mukesh “Mookie” Patel, Chief of Business and Finance. d) “Updates on the Hilton Austin Airport” presented by Tracy Thompson, Chief of Airport Affairs, and Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Associated Time Instruments Co., Inc. d/b/a Associated Time & Parking Controls to provide maintenance, repair, and support services for the automated parking guidance system, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $725,000. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). b) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Ricondo Associates Inc, Unison Consulting, Inc, LeighFisher Inc, and Frasca Associates LLC for financial and other related consulting services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING December 14, 2021 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE, ROOM 174-A AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 (Note: The Mayor of the City of Austin Order No. 20210811-033 requires all individuals over the age of two to wear a face covering while present on or in City property unless expressly exempted in Section 2 of the order or by a City policy applicable to the premises or facility.) Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Scott Madole, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks, Secretary Wendy Price Todd Vicky Sepulveda Bakari Brock (nominated) Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens Raymond Young Chad Ennis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 12, 2021 meeting. (Note: November 9, 2021 meeting was cancelled.) 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) September and October 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) b) Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results. (Prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance) c) AUS Air Service Update. (Prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development) 1 1 3. VERBAL STAFF BRIEFINGS Executive Officer. a) “Update from the Chief Executive Officer” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief b) “Principal Architect Team selection for the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP)” presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief of Planning and Development, and Shane Harbinson, Deputy Chief of Planning and Development. c) “Airline Lounge Updates” presented by Mukesh “Mookie” Patel, Chief of Business and Finance. d) “Updates on the Hilton Austin Airport” presented by Tracy Thompson, Chief of Airport Affairs, and Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Associated Time Instruments Co., Inc. d/b/a Associated Time & Parking Controls to provide maintenance, repair, and support services for the automated parking guidance system, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $725,000. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). b) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Ricondo Associates Inc, Unison Consulting, Inc, LeighFisher Inc, and Frasca Associates LLC for financial and other related consulting services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount …
Airport Expansion and Development Program Update to Airport Advisory Commission December 14, 2021 Draft for Review Overview Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) • AEDP Program Elements • Recap of Recent AEDP Actions • December 9, 2021 City Council Action Items • Upcoming Airport Advisory Commission and City Council Action Items • Questions, Comments & Discussion AEDP Program Summary 1 AUS Activity is on the Rebound October 2021 activity nearly reached 2019 levels AUS Monthly Activity 1.6M passengers (2019) 1.5M passengers (2021) s r e g n e s s a P l a t o T 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct 2019 2021 2020 Year/Month AEDP Program Summary 2 Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Program Elements AEDP Program Summary 3 Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Four significant improvements to increase capacity and enhance operations Phase A Elements • New passenger screening capacity • New gate capacity, east and west • New checked bag screening system • Ticket counter expansion AEDP Program Summary Barbara Jordan Terminal Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation 4 Expansion Infrastructure Infrastructure improvements to enable new gate capacity Expansion Infrastructure Phase B Elements • Environmental Assessment • New Taxiways H&J • Utility infrastructure • New Central Utility Plant • Site Remediation • Light Rail integration AEDP Program Summary Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation 5 New Concourse B Program scope and budget for Concourse B are currently in development 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Phase C Major Elements • New 10+ gate Concourse B • Underground Tunnel connecting Barbara Jordan Terminal with Concourse B Expandable for Future Growth Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Program Summary 6 Optimization and New Gateway to Concourse B AEDP Program Summary Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation 7 7 Recap of Recent AEDP Actions AEDP Program Summary 8 Airfield Infrastructure • Initiated project for site preparation, surveying and testing • Project will provide • Construction documents for removal of old former Air Force buildings • Identifying subsurface existing utility locations • Surveying of existing facility locations and terrain elevations • Geotechnical sampling to facilitate future airfield design projects AEDP Program Summary Project Area N Not …
Hilton Austin Airport Information for Airport Advisory Commission City of Austin, Department of Aviation December 14, 2021 0 AGENDA • Hotel Property and Facility • Structure and Operations • Financial Information • COVID Impacts • 2021 Performance and Loan Status 1 Property and Facility 2 Hilton Austin Airport – Unique History • Former Headquarters of Bergstrom Air Force Base • Opened in 1968 • Three stories • Underground bunker • Enclosed courtyard • Names: • Building 2900 • The Roundagon • The Donut • The Little Pentagon • Base closed in 1993 3 Hilton Austin Airport – Property Information • Title to Improvements: Vested in City of Austin as part of AUS operations • Summary of Salient Property Data • Property Name: Hilton Austin Airport (Hilton) • Address: 9515 Hotel Drive, Austin, Texas 78719 • Location: Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) • Occupancy Rights: AUS Ground Lease • Land Description • Area: 10.61 acres, or 462,019 square feet • Zoning: AV - Aviation Services • Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 855896 • FEMA Flood Zone: Zone X 4 Hilton Austin Airport – Facility Information Austin American Statesman December 17, 2000 • Improvements Description • Year Opened: 2001 • Property Type: Full-service lodging facility • Building Area: 206,608 square feet • Guestrooms: 262 • Number of Stories: Four • Meeting Space: 17,505 square feet • Parking Spaces: 278 (Surface) • Additional Facilities: Outdoor pool, an outdoor whirlpool, fitness center, a lobby workstation, guest laundry room, and vending areas • Food and Beverage Facilities: Restaurant and lounge, coffee shop 5 Structure and Operations 6 Hilton Austin Airport – Structure & Operations • Austin-Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) • Texas nonprofit public facility corporation created by City of Austin (City) in 1998 • Authorized under Chapter 303 of Texas Local Government Code • ABLE acts on behalf of the City of Austin (City) • Created to be the Issuer of tax exempt bonds (1999 Bonds and 2017 Bonds) • Construct/improve public facilities at the Airport - Hilton Austin Airport (Hotel) • Department of Aviation (Aviation Department) oversight of ABLE • Staff provide liaison, business, and financial services to ABLE • Grant Agreement - Aviation Department supports Bond payments – as required • Ground Lease - Aviation Department receives Ground Rent/Administrative Fees • Operations of the Hotel are subject to Federal Aviation Administration regulations 7 2021 Financial Performance 8 Hilton - COVID-19 Financial Impact • Before the …
AUS Lounge Update Mookie Patel Chief Business & Finance Officer Current Guest Options United Airlines- 4,720 SF Lounge (12% market share) Current American Airlines- 6,268 SF Lounge, (26% market share) Delta Air Lines - 10,522 SF Total Lounge(13% market share) Interior: 9,558 SF Exterior Patio Deck: 964 SF Replacement American Lounge - 15,123 SF Lounge, Opening late Summer 2023 1 American Lounge • Space is currently vacant about the West Food Court • Anticipated to open late 2023 • Investment typically ranges from $800-$1,000 +/SF • Planned to service American customers plus, elite customers of British, Alaska, and JetBlue • Airline will pay published rental rates per Use and Lease Agreement 2 Future Opportunities • Evolving landscape for Shared Lounged Developers • Credit Card Sponsored Lounges are a growth sector • Sponsored Lounges in certain markets are paying for base building structures • Expansion Opportunities will be reviewed as expansion plans evolve. • Continue to look at pop-up opportunities to enhance the customer experience. 3
