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Airport director outlines draft RFP for long-term FBO leases; seeks commission input on criteria and timeline
Summary
Airport Director Haster presented a draft RFP to seek long-term FBO tenants for the airport’s northeast quadrant, proposing to begin with the east site and inviting commissioner input on evaluation criteria and the proposer timeline.
Airport Director Haster presented a draft request for proposals for long-term fixed-base operator (FBO) leases at the Santa Barbara Airport, focusing first on the east parcel in the airport’s northeast quadrant. Director Haster said the RFP aims to select FBO tenants under long-term leases—potentially 30 to 50 years—to enable the capital investments the airport needs and to increase transparency and competition.
Director Haster told the commission the airport’s two current FBOs operate from short-term leases that limit their ability to recoup large capital investments, but that the RFP “does not mean that we're not happy with our current FBOs.” He said the primary goals are fairness, long-term viability and alignment with the master plan and sustainability goals.
Key points staff presented: - The RFP will begin with the east site (shown as a 22.4-acre parcel) because the airport lacks the…
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