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DuPAGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LEASING & CUSTOMER FEES COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 16, 2007 DAA Flight Center Building Suite 200, 2nd Floor Conference Room

The meeting of the Capital Development, Leasing & Customer Fees Committee of the Board of Commissioners of the DuPage Airport Authority was convened at the DuPage Flight Center, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago, Illinois, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Chairman Gorski called the meeting to order at approximately 2:04 p.m. and there was a quorum present.

Commissioners Present: Commissioners Gorski, Gillett, Davis, LaMantia. Absent: None DAA Staff Present: Executive Director David Bird; Byron Miller, Director of Operations; Mark Doles, Director of Operations Planning, Dan Barna, Manager of Administration; Pam Miller, Executive Assistant and Board Liaison; Jack Tenison, DNTP Executive Director; Bruce Garner, Schirott & Luetkehans. Others: Dan Pape, Crawford, Murphy and Tilly; Bob Harbour, Morgan/Harbour; Ben Warriner, Morgan- Harbour; Fred Reynolds, CenterPoint Properties. Press: None

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT OLD BUSINESS Planning Update Executive Director Bird stated that, in the interest of saving time, the planning update could be provided at the Board Meeting and Chairman Gorski agreed.

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT NEW BUSINESS Proposed Resolution 2007-1334; Authorizing the Execution of an Agency Participation Agreement with the State of Illinois for the Airport Master Plan. Executive Director Bird stated that staff has been able to reach an agreement with the Illinois Division of Aeronautics (IDA) to secure funding for an Airport Master Plan and is requesting authorization to execute a Participation Agreement for this project. He explained the specific funding split between the IDA and the DuPage Airport Authority and reviewed the five areas to be addressed by the Master Plan; Airport Role, Airfield Requirements, Non-Aviation Development, Business Plan, and Environmental Approvals. He continued that IDA has determined that the non-aviation development portion of this plan is not eligible for funding under FAA criteria; the Airport Authority will fund this portion of the project locally and funds are available in the Airport Authority’s Capital Budget to complete the non aviation projects. Executive Director Bird also explained that this plan would conform to FAA guidelines in the event funding becomes available in the future and reimbursement would be possible. He reviewed with the Committee that Jacobs Consultancy, through a competitive RFP process, was selected for this project; the estimated time for completion of the Master Plan process is six months.

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Davis recommending Board approval for Proposed Resolution 2007-1334; Authorizing the Execution of an Agency participation Agreement with the State of Illinois for the Airport Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gillett and was passed by roll call vote (3- 0). Commissioner LaMantia was not present for this vote.

LEASING AND CUSTOMER FEES NEW BUSINESS Proposed Resolution 2007-1335; Approving the Preliminary Development Plan for the DuPage National Technology Park Property N-9. Executive Director Bird explained this to be the third Development Plan submitted by CenterPoint Properties and asked that Brad Winnick of JJR discuss the Technical Review undertaken for the Airport; Jack Tenison, Fred Reynolds of CenterPoint Properties and Bob Harbour of Morgan-Harbour would also comment. Mr. Reynolds addressed the scope of the project known as the SMART Building and discussed the project description and site development proposal. He stated that with approval of the Preliminary Development Plan the project would get underway before winter. He continued that the Final Development Plan is anticipated to be submitted to the Committee and Board at the December meetings and hopefully that actual construction would begin by March or April 2008. Mr. Winnick commented on the specifics of the 1 technical review undertaken by JJR and advised this to be a very smooth review process and stated that JJR recommends the Preliminary Development plan be approved. Mr. Tenison stated that Tech Park Staff also recommends approval of this Preliminary Development Plan.

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Gillett recommending Board approval for Proposed Resolution 2007-1335; Approving the Preliminary Development Plan for the DuPage National Technology Park Property N-9. The motion was seconded by Commissioner LaMantia and was passed unanimously by roll call vote (4- 0).

Proposed Resolution 2007-1338; Authorizing the Execution of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement to CenterPoint Properties Trust for the DuPage National Technology Park – N-9. Executive Director Bird advised that along with the Preliminary Development Plan there would be site preparation activities needed and CenterPoint is requesting approval to begin site grading and stormwater management plans before the winter. Mr. Tenison advised that Christopher B. Burk Engineering has reviewed and concur with these plans. Attorney Bruce Garner advised this agreement is identical in format to the two other constructions easements done with CenterPoint Properties for previous developments.

A MOTION was made by Commissioner LaMantia recommending Board approval for Proposed Resolution 2007-1338; Authorizing the Execution of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement to CenterPoint Properties Trust for the DuPage National Technology Park – N-9. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and was passed unanimously by roll call vote (4-0).

Discussion of DuPage National Technology Park Request for Additional Funds from CenterPoint Properties. Executive Director Bird advised that Jack Tenison is requesting additional funding from CenterPoint Properties, as was previously approved by the Board for an amount up to $7.3 million. He continued that this is being brought to the Committee and to the Board for information purposes and staff is seeking only Committee and Board concurrence. Mr. Tenison is currently requesting $371,976 from CenterPoint to fund the following projects, which will meet the obligations set forth in Exhibit K of the Agreement with Center Point Properties; Parkway Landscaping and Gun Range Remediation. Mr. Tenison discussed the scope of these projects and the funding needed for each. The Committee concurred with this request.

Proposed Resolution 2007-1331; Authorization to Enter Into a Cash Farm Lease Between the DuPage Airport Authority and Galusha Farm LLC. Executive Director Bird asked Dan Barna to address this issue and he explained that the Airport Authority annually enters into a cash farm lease for 212 acres located north of the Prairie Landing Golf Course. He continued that after bids were received and evaluated, Galusha Farm LLC was the high and responsive bidder at $155.66 per acre, $33,000 annually. Staff recommended approval of this Cash Farm Lease with Galusha Farm LLC.

A MOTION was made by Commissioner Davis recommending Board approval for Proposed Resolution 2007-1331; Authorization to Enter into a Cash Farm Lease Between the DuPage Airport Authority and Galusha Farms LLC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gillett and was passed unanimously by roll call vote (4-0).

Proposed Resolution 2007-1337; Authorizing the Execution of a SASO Agreement with Superior Air Ambulance Service Inc. Executive Director Bird asked Mark Doles to discuss this issue. Mr. Doles explained this request would authorize a SASO Agreement for Superior Air Ambulance Service to operate their Medi Vac Services based from the Calamos hangar facility. He continued that Superior Air Ambulance Service previously requested the use of hangar and office space from the Airport Authority, however there was no space available, and they were able to obtain the needed hangar and office space with Calamos. Mr. Doles explained that the ground lease with Calamos specifies that permission from the Airport Authority for outside storage of an aircraft is needed and staff will administratively agree to this outside storage of one aircraft with continuous monitoring for compliance. Mr. Doles continued to discuss the terms and conditions of this agreement; staff recommended approval of this SASO Agreement with Superior Air Ambulance Service.

2 A MOTION was made by Commissioner Gillett recommending Board approval for Proposed Resolution 2007-1337; Authorizing the Execution of a SASO Agreement with Superior Air Ambulance Service Inc. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and was passed unanimously by roll call vote (4-0).

There was no Executive Session held at this meeting.

OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Davis made a MOTION to adjourn the Capital Development, Leasing and Customer Fees Committee Meeting; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Gillett and was unanimously passed by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Approved at the December 11, 2007 Regular Board Meeting Gerald M. Gorski, Chairman Capital Development, Leasing & Customer Fees Committee

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