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City presents RFP plan for Santa Barbara Airport FBO redevelopment; council offers place‑making and sustainability priorities
Summary
Airport staff outlined a planned request for proposals for a fixed-base operator at the Santa Barbara Airport and solicited council input on selection criteria, community benefits and phasing; no formal vote was taken.
Airport staff updated the City Council April 29 on plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a fixed-base operator (FBO) redevelopment at Santa Barbara Airport and sought council input on selection criteria and community benefits.
Airport Director Chris Hastert described an RFP that would first select one FBO for the East site and then proceed to select a second FBO for the West site. Hastert said the city’s master plan anticipates two FBOs and indicated capital investment could range from tens of millions up to near $100 million depending on proposals.
Hastert said the city will set a minimum bar based on recently updated airport…
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