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U. RECOMMENDATIONS <br />1. Airport Manager could be employed by the city to operate the airport <br />including all services and concessions for the city. <br />This type of operation will not automatically make problems disappear. <br />It will take some of the workload off of the City Manager and Engineer- <br />ing Department. It will reduce the professional jealousy and friction <br />between operators. <br />Fuel prices could be reduced five cents (5¢) per gallon profit. In- <br />come in excess of operating expenses could be used for airport mainten- <br />�Mfflcm <br />The airport should not be a source of revenue for the City; it should, <br />however, pay for itself except for Master Plan growth. An FAA survey <br />showed that 80% of the airports are not self- supporting. Those that <br />i are are mostly operated by the city rather than a Fixed Rase Operator. <br />II. OTHER REQUIREMENTS <br />A. Pollution_- Washing solvents and waste down drains must be stopped. <br />R. fljght Service Direct Line. This line to Dallas will permit pilots to obtain <br />weather information, file and cancel flight plans. We are eligible and re- <br />quest was made for this service on 21 April 1972. <br />C. Signs - Several need repainting. <br />D. Runway Maintenance - Control weeds in expansion Joints on Runways, Taxi -ways <br />and ramp. <br />E. Rules Resalations - Revise the airport regulations to improve safety. <br />F. Fire -fib tint Equipment - Advisary circular 150/5210 -1A, 15 March 1972 requires <br />Fire and Rescue Service. For Cox Field 500 lbs o-4' Dry chemical will be adequate. <br />Chemical tank could be mounted on a pick -up truck and then be used for other <br />purposes. <br />r <br />