Airport Advisory CommissionSept. 14, 2021

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Airport Expansion and Development Program Update to AAAC September 14, 2021 Overview Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) • Grant Strategy • The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act • What does this mean for Airports • Application Criteria • AEDP Grant Eligible Projects • Focus projects: Passenger Processing Projects • New Concourse B • AEDP Upcoming Council Action Items • Terminal Optimization, Baggage Handling System, Airline Ticketing and AEDP Program Summary 1 Long-range Airport Program Utilities and Airfield Infrastructure New Concourse B AEDP Program Summary Future Roadway and Landside Improvements Future Barbara Jordan Terminal Expansion Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal 2 AEDP Grant Strategy AEDP Program Summary 3 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act • Airport Infrastructure Grants • $3 billion/year for 5 years • Formulaic allocation with a few specific set-asides • PFC-project eligibility criteria apply • Airport Terminal Program • $1 billion/year for 5 years • Competitive allocation within hub categories • Limited to terminal projects AEDP Program Summary 4 What does this mean for Airports • Use or lose funding provisions will drive focus on “shovel ready” projects • Planning is complete • Project on an approved ALP • Environmental review underway • Terminal program priorities broaden set of projects for consideration • Local share requirements still need to be considered • Minimum local shares range from 5% to 25% of project costs depending on hub classification, program, and project type • Collaboration with the FAA is critical essential to success • Clear implementation guidance • Straightforward application and compliance processes • Early and frequent airport engagement • Need for sponsor empowerment AEDP Program Summary 5 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Consideration to be given to projects that: Increase capacity and passenger access 1. 2. Replace aging infrastructure 3. Achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/ 4. 5. expand accessibility for persons with disabilities Improve airport access for historically disadvantaged populations Improve energy efficiency, including upgrading environmental systems, upgrading plant facilities, and achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation standards Improve airfield safety through terminal relocation 6. 7. Encourage actual and potential competition AEDP Program Summary 6 Grant Eligible Projects AEDP Program Summary 7 Airport Expansion & Development Program Demand Capacity Initiatives Enabling Infrastructure • Passenger processing improvements​ • Apron and airfield improvements/connections • Upgrade utility infrastructure​ • Demolition, storm water, and environmental site preparation Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Gates, Ticket Counters and Processing • Existing Baggage Handling System • Ticket lobby modernization- (BHS) technology • Environmental Assessments​ • • Pre-construction, Interim gate capacity​ preliminary, conceptual, and schematic design for AEDP 8 New Midfield Concourse​ Additional Gates and Concessions * • New midfield concourse (10+ gates)​ • Passenger connector (below grade)​ • Utility and baggage tunnel * Subject to Passenger Activity Triggers Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Four significant elements 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 9 Checked Bag Inspection System • Passenger Activity Recovery • Significant Increase in Summer Leisure Travel • Major Airline Schedule Increases • Triggered Need for Full System Build-out AEDP Program Summary 10 Ticket Lobby Optimization AEDP Program Summary 11 Infill Ticket Lobby AEDP Program Summary 12 Gate Capacity Expansion Barbara Jordan Terminal West Concourse Project East Concourse Project Ramp Operation Not to Scale AEDP Program Summary 13 West Concourse Extension • Initiated design scoping with Professional Service Team selected from AUS rotation list New Concourse Level Holdroom Net 3 new contact gates with loading bridges • Received City Council approval for Construction Manager at Risk construction method on June 29, 2021 20,200 square foot concourse extension N Not to Scale Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Program Summary 14 New Concourse B Program scope and budget for Concourse B are currently in development 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Phase B Major Elements • New 10+ gate Concourse B • Underground Tunnel connecting Barbara Jordan Terminal with Concourse B • Expanded utilities and airfield infrastructure Expandable for Future Growth Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation AEDP Program Summary 15 Upcoming Action Items AEDP Program Summary 16 Gate 13 Improvements-JOC Request AEDP Program Summary 17 Indicative Schedule of Future City Council Action Items Future action items that will assist in meeting AEDP implementation schedule October 21, 2021 • Request Job Order Contractor Delivery for Gate 13 escalator installation and related • Seek Construction Manager @ Risk Civil for Airfield Construction • Seek RCA approval Whiting Turner for final design and construction services budget related to the CBIS components of the Baggage Handling System • DATE TBD - Future RCA approval will be requested for the Airline Ticketing and Passenger Processing components of the Baggage Handling System • Seek RCA approval for the award of Successful Proposer for Principal Architect Professional improvements November 2021 December 2021 Services Team AEDP Program Summary 18