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The Dome

Public Purpose Recommendation June 19, 2013



Re-Imagine...

Re-Purpose...

Re-Invent...

The Possibilities

The Function

The Role In Todays CompetitiveWorld



Re-Imagine...

• Remove interior seating structures

• Raise event floor to street level

• Add glass at four compass points

• Signature entry at south compass point

• Install energy efficient building systems

• Consider sustainability initiatives - solarpanels, chilled water storage, storm waterstorage

• Centralized event command post

• Features to facilitate emergency operations

...The Possibilities

* 400,000 sq. ft. main floor * 350,000 sq. ft. exhibit space* 175’ ceiling height

Interior



Re-Imagine...

• Refresh the exterior

• Remove the berms and lowering thesurrounding site to grade

• Eliminate exterior ramp towers, ticketbuildings, ramps, substation and high voltagetransmission lines and poles

• Add green spaces and shade

• Add utilities for outdoor events

• Create an exterior street-scape at the base of the Dome

...The Possibilities

400,000 sq. ft. main floor

350,000 sq. ft. exhibit space

175’ ceiling height

Exterior



...The FunctionRe-Purpose...

Gateway Conceptual Plan




Swim Meet




Graduation/Community Events




Football/Soccer




Grand Prix



Re-Purpose...

• Enhances marketability for major events

• Provides much needed indoor exhibition space forthe OTC, allows for future growth

• Improves the overall competitiveness andmarketability of Reliant Park

• Enhances ability to attract larger conventions andtrade shows

• Attracts additional event activity

• Provides additional outdoor event space

• Improves site circulation

...The Function



Re-Invent...

• $194 million estimated project cost

• 30 month construction schedule

• May qualify for alternative financing sources

• Operating revenues and expenses should offset instabilized operating years

• Additional operating subsidies should not be required

from Harris County, other than those expenseshistorically paid by Harris County

...The Role in Today’s Competitive World

Conceptual Project Cost EstimateEstimated Cost

( in millions)

Construction $149.2

Food Service Equipment 1.5

Legal & Administrative 0.2

Materials Testing & Inspection 0.6

Cost Escalation 11.4

Owner’s Representative 1.6

Design Fees 11.9

Permitting Fees 0.3

Furnishings, Fixtures & Equipment 8.0

Contingency 9.2

Total $193.9



Re-Invent...

• Increases the value of existing Harris County assets

• Enhances the overall economic benefits generated by Reliant Park

• Enhances the marketability and improves customer confidence through HarrisCounty’s investment in their assets

• Provides an immediate benefit to Super Bowl, NCAA® and the OTC and other

major events which generate significant economic impact for Harris County

• Solves Reliant Park’s immediate need for additional event space

• Creates new event opportunities

• Preserves an iconic historic structure

• Preserves the Dome for future development opportunities

...The Role in Today’s Competitive World

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