C.O. Brad BradfordVice Mayor Pro-Tem Houston City Council
InterofficeCorrespondence
To:
Annise D. Parker, Mayor Mario Diaz, Director Houston Airport
System
From: Date: Subject :
C.O. Brad Bradford Council Member, At Large 4May 17, 2012 Issues
Regarding the Proposed Expansion of International Service at
William P. Hobby Airport
Mayor Parker and Director Diaz: After having heard from Director
Mario Diaz and his recommendations, presentations from United and
Southwest Airlines and attending two meetings in the community
regarding the proposed expansion of international service at
William P. Hobby Airport, please submit answers to the following
concerns and issues:
1. Will Southwest Airlines actually spend $100 million or will
the proposed expansion be paid for 2. What are the results of the
Traffic Impact Study in reference to the increase in
automobiletraffic in the neighborhoods and surrounding Hobby
Airport area? 3. What are the results of the study or analysis
addressing the increased noise levels in the neighborhoods and
surrounding Hobby Airport area due to additional air traffic? 4.
Given the absolute necessity due to the proposed Hobby Airport
expansion, what is the cost of street improvements, infrastructure
enhancement and signage, and how will it be paid for? 5. If the
Hobby Airport expansion is approved, what will be the impact of the
Citys bonding obligation? 6. Understanding that this will be an
enterprise account project, still what are the specific obligations
to be borne by the City if the Hobby Airport expansion is approved?
Financial? Personnel? Facilities, etc.? 7. It is my understanding
that several Council Members have submitted questions regarding the
proposed expansion of international service at William P. Hobby
Airport. Please forward those questions and answers. Respectfully
submitted, via passenger flight charge fee increases?
C.O. Brad Bradford Vice Mayor Pro Tem City Council, At-Large
Position 4 cc:Ronald C. Green, Houston City Controller David
Feldman, City Attorney
