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COX FIELD TERMINAL <br />RECOMMENDATIONS FOR <br />LONG -RANGE RENOVATION <br />When an individual arrives at Cox Field, their first impression of the <br />Airport Facility is very important. Whether it is the general public, local <br />flying public, industrial representatives or other visitors arriving at Cox <br />Field, these individuals must realize that the City of Paris is proud of their <br />Facilities. The recommendations for modernizing and renovating the Airport <br />Terminal should have a far reaching affect on future private and industrial <br />growth in Paris. <br />After inspecting the terminal building, it appears the structural integ- <br />rity of the building is excellent with the exception of the roof. There are <br />no cracks in the floor slab. The heat and air units seem to be functioning <br />properly and are approximately five years old. The following is a list of <br />possible renovation needs. <br />1. Remove metal window framework and windows on the east side of the <br />building and replace with brick veneer and double pane windows. <br />2. Install a new roof and add rain gutters where needed. <br />3. Install a new drop tile ceiling in terminal where existing <br />ceilings are over 8' high. <br />4. Install new light fixtures throughout entire building. <br />5. Renovate restrooms and restroom fixtures where necessary. <br />6. Rework electrical wiring where needed. <br />7. Remove existing wood counter in front of airline office and <br />replace with a new, more modern ticket counter. <br />8. Repair all wall cracks. <br />9. Repaint all interior walls, woodwork, doors and frames. <br />10. Install heavy duty panelling on all interior brick walls. <br />11. Strip, clean and seal floors in entire building. <br />We recommend that an architect be hired in the 1988 -89 budget ($3,000) to <br />prepare plans and specifications for this renovation project and that the cost <br />of the renovation be placed in the 1989 -90 budget. <br />There are several areas of concern at Cox Field that we feel should be <br />dealt with as soon as possible. The entrance circle and parking area must be <br />addressed. The existing paving should be removed and a new 2" asphalt overlay <br />be applied. The longer this project is overlooked, the more deterioration of <br />