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Mr. Wade Davis 

Ogdensburg Bridge Port Authority 

Suite 102, 1 Bridge Plaza 

Ogdensburg, NY 13669-2299 

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RE: Docket No. DOT-OST-1997-2842 

Dear Mr. Davis: 

The Albany County Airport Authority strongly supports the continued Essential Air Service provided to 

the Ogdensburg, Watertown and Massena airports by Cape Air. We believe that Cape Air is best capable 

of providing reliable, cost effective and uninterrupted service to business and leisure travelers that rely on 

the Ogdensburg Airport. In addition. Cape Air's plan proposes a reasonable government subsidy with 

realistic fares. 

Today Cape Air provides important connectivity to the Capital Region of New York State, a significant 

number of New York State colleges and universities as well as direct connections to Albany International 

Airport's 70 daily commercial flights to 25 non-stop destinations. In addition, Albany is served by 

Southwest Airlines, the premier low-fare carrier in tlic United States. 

We have been most pleased to have Cape Air as a member of the Albany Team. Cape Air has a proven 

track record of on-time performance, safety and a fiscal strength that includes full ownership of its air 

fleet. We would not want to repeat the hardship forced upon Ogdensburg travelers by a failed airline, as 

occurred when financial diffjculties forced Big Sky to abandon service to our North Country airports. 

These are important factors that should be thoroughly considered when weighing the future performance 

of an EAS carrier. 

Jn addition. Cape Air supports our New York economy by operating a full-service aircraft maintenance 

facility at Albany International Airport. 

Under its new proposal, Cape Air will continue to support the North Country by maintaining its three 

daily round-trip flights to Albany and expand that service to include one stop service to Boston. 

In closing, we ask that the Ogdensburg community join with the Albany International Airport by fully 

supporting the choice of Cape Air as the most beneficial air carrier to provide Essential Air Service to 

Ogdensburg, Watertown and Massena airports. 

Sincerely, 

Jhi 

icrfin A. O'Donnell 

Chief Executive Officer 

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August 9, 2010 

Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Comtnerce 

330 Ford Street Ogdensburg, NY 13669 

315-393-3620 Fax:315-393-1380 

www.oadensburgnv.com chamber@gisco.net 

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Mr. Wade Davis -

Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority : - .—;-r:"'i''f^^ 

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Ogdensburg, NY 13669 

RE: Ogdensburg International Airport 

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Dear Mr. Davis, 

Over the past two years the staff and Board of the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber 

of Commerce have become users of the Ogdensburg International Airport and Cape Air. 

Cape Air's reliable, affordable and frequent flights have provided us with an efificient 

means to travel to Albany and beyond. Cape Air's excellent distribution channek have 

helped make Ogdensburg very accessible to travelers in all parts of the country. 

Cape Air has committed to the community of Ogdensburg and has worked 

collaboratively to support local organizations. TThey have been a partner within the 

community. 

We support the Ogdensburg International Airport and Cape Air. We believe 

that selecting Cape Air to continue its scheduled air service between Ogdensburg and 

Albany would be in our best interest. 

Sincerely, 

J(.. Pi A A i «-o 

Sandra Porter, 

Executive Director 
Mr. Wade Davis 

Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority 

Suite 102,1 Bridge Plaza 

Ogdensburg, NY 13669-2299 

AUG 1 9 2010 ; Victor E. Pisani 

I 405 William St. 

' Ogdensburg, NY 13669 

August 4, 2010 

Dear Mr. Davis: 

i have been utilizing Cape Air's commuter air service between Ogdensburg and Albany since its 

inception and have now flown well in excess of 100 flights. The availability of their flight service has 

allowed me to work in the Albany area while maintaining my permanent residence in Ogdensburg 

withoi^t facing the sometimes grueling 4 hour drive. The direct flights get me to Albany and back in 

approximately an hour and really have enabled me to continue working when the wear and tear of that 

drive may have led me to retire. The dependability and affordability as well as the courteousness of 

their staff both in Ogdensburg and in Albany has made doing business with Cape Air a pleasure. I've 

gotten to know most of their pilots and ground crew by name and look forward to seeing them each 

week. 

1 want you to know that it is my belief that many of my fellow passengers use their air sen/ice as 

a means to do business in the State Capital and see the direct flight service as a necessity. 1 fully support 

their application to continue their service and hope that they will maintain the direct flight schedules 

that haye made using their service so convenient for me and others. 

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Victor E. Pisani 
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November 19,2009 

Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority 

I Bridge Plaza 

Ogdensburg, NY 13669 

Members of the Board GBP A, 

After reading the Watertown Times and the Ogdeosbuii Journal in regard to Q ^ Air, I have become 

concerned that you might considear anotiier air service. We have had such wondnfiil experiences 'wdth Cape 

Air that I can't imagine anything any better for Ogdensburg. 

Our daughto' who lives in the Boston area has bad to make several last minute ema;gency flights home 

because of illness of either my husband m me. She much prefers driving to Albany, dian to have die 

hassle of going through Logan. She makes much better connections than when she flew throi ^ Ottawa. 

Cape Air has always been able to accommodate her to make sure she has a seat Because of the wcmderfiil 

connecti(»is, she has made several mme trips home than she has ever been able to do [Mvviously. 

Please consider this one very satisfied customer of Cape Air when making your decision. 

Best widies for a Haf^y Thanksgiving. 

Reoa S. Gol^erg 

c/c Cape Air 

247 Proctor Avenue • Ogdensburg, NY 13669 » 315/393-3844 * rgoldbe1@twcny.rr.com 
Alliance for Municipal Power 

P.O. Box 173 * Canton, NY 13617 

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August 16, 2010 

Wade Davis, Executive Director 

Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority 

] Bridge Plaza 

Ogdensburg NY 13669 

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Dear Mr. Davis, 

I am writing you in support of the air service provided to the North Country by Cape Air. 

I have had numerous occasions during the past year when 1 have flown between the North Country and 

Albany to conduct business for the Alliance for Municipal Power. I usually fly out of Ogdensburg early m 

the morning and fly back from Albany in the evening. 

I have found that the Cape Air service is economical, timely and safe. I especially like avoiding the long 

four h6u^ drive to Albany in the early morning, and the four hour drive back. Flying Cape Air allows me 

to arrive in Albany refreshed and ready for a day of business. The flight back gives me a chance to rest 

and artive home at a reasonable hour in the evening. 

I have found Cape Air to be reliable and friendly The airline has consistently allowed me to change my 

flights according to how events unfold during my day in Albany. 

Only pnce was a flight canceled and that was due to a snow storm. While being disappointed that I 

woulcTnot be arriving home, I greatly appreciated the decision by Cape Air to put my safety above the 

financial benefit of the airline. 

If I can be of any assistance in helping you retain Cape Air's service between Albany and the North Country, please let me know. 

Sincerely, 

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Robert Best 

Chairman, The Alliance for Municipal Power 

RnhtBe.Vt@gmail.com 

315-212-0268 
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Edward E. Hirt [eehirt@unitedhelpers.org] 

Thursday, August 19, 2010 9;26 AM 

Wade Davis 

cape air 

Hello Wade, 

I have had the opportunity to fly with Cape Air on several occasions and have found them to 

be a great airline. The staff is friendly, flights on time, enjoyable flight to Albany and 

very low price. The flight to Albany makes it convenient for business being conducted in 

Albany and I have not had a problem with getting connecting flights to other destinations. I 

am very satisfied with Cape Air. 

Ned Hirt 
CITY OF OGDENSBURG, NEW YORK 

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City Clerk's Office 

August 13, 2010 

Mr. Frederick J. Carter, Sr., Chairman 

Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Autibority Board 

1 Bridge Plaza 

Ogdensburg, NY 13669 

Dear Mr. Carter: 

Enclosed please find a certified copy of a resolution passed by the Ogdensburg City 

Council on August 9,2010. This resolution is in support of Cape Air Airlines z& the 

proposal for Essential Air Service for Ogdensburg and the North Country. 

Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

Kathleen A. Bouchard, CMC 

City Clerk 

Enclosure 

CITY HALL • 330 FORD STREET • ROOM #4 • OGDENSBURG. NEW YORK 13669 • (315) 393-3.540 • FAX (.115) 393-1136 

www.ogdensburg.org 
CITY OF OGDENSBURG, NEW YORK 

CITY HALL • 330 FORD STREET • OGDENSBURG, NEVVYORK 13669 

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Mr. Dennis DeVany 

Chief, Essentia] Air Service Division 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Room W86-308 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

RE: EAS for Ogdensburg International Airport 

Dear Mr. DeVany: 

The Ogdensburg City Council reviewed the three proposals that were presented to the USDOT 

for Essential Air-Service to the Ogdensburg International Airport, and also heard presentations 

from GuIfStream International and Cape Air at the August 9, 2010 Ogdensburg City Council 

meeting. 

The City Council voted unanimously to endorse Cape Air as the provider of choice and believe 

they have provided the best proposal for Essential Air Service for Ogdensburg and the North 

Country. I have attached a copy of the certified resolution passed by Council, with preference for 

Option 3, which includes service to Albany as the primary hub, and scheduled service to Boston. 

Cape Air has provided exceptional service to the community as our EAS provider over the past 

two years, with high customer satisfaction, exceptional on time flight ratings, and tremendous 

community involvement. Because of this proven track record, the Council supf)orts and 

encourages the USDOT to consider a four year contract for EAS service with Cape Air. 

In addition, we understand one of the standard requirements for EAS is to provide a minimum 15 

passenger planes for service, and the Council unanimously voted to waive this 15 passenger 

standard. 

If you have any questions, I am available at anytime via telephone at 315-393-1130, or e-mail at 

\vnelson@ogdensburg.org. 

Sincerely, 

Q1\ 

'illiam D. Nelson 

Mayor 

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CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION 

At a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Ogdensburg, held on Monday, 

August 9, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Ogdensburg, 

New \jork, at which meeting the following were: 

PRESENT: Mayor Nelson , Councillors Cilley, Morley, 

Powers, Sholette, Skamperle and Vaugh 

ABSENT: None 

The attached resolution was introduced by Mayor Nelson who moved its adoption, 

seconded by Councillor Vaugh to wit: 

The vote on the roll call resulted as follows: 

AYES: Mayor Nelson , Councillors Cilley, Morley, 

Powers, Sholette, Skamperle and Vaugh 

NAYS: None 

CARRIED. AYES ALL 

State of New York ) 

County of St. Lawrence ) 

I, Kathleen A. Bouchard, City Clerk of the City of Ogdensburg, New York, do hereby 

certify that the attached is a copy of a resolution passed by the City Council of the City 

of Ogdebsburg, meeting in regular session August 9, 2010, and do further certify that it 

is a true and correct copy of and the whole of said original resolution is on file in my 

office in the minutes of the Ogdensburg City Council Meeting. 

)ATED: August 11, 2010 

Kaiftileen A. Bouchard, CMC 

City Clerk, City of Ogdensburg 
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT 

OF CAPE AIR SERVICE PROPOSAL 

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation has solicited 

proposals for Essential Air Service to the North Country, and 

WHEREAS, the community has judged Cape Air to best satisfy the air travel 

needs of the Ogdensburg area, and 

WHEREAS, Cape Air will provide EAS service to Albany and Boston, 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ogdensburg City Council 

hereby supports Cape Air, Option 3 for a 4 year rate, as the best proposal for 

Essential Air Service for Ogdensburg and the North Country, and 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk forward copies of this 

resolution to the Chairman of the OBPA, Mr. Dennis DeVany (USDOT), Renee 

Williams (USDOT), Congressman Bill Owens, and Senators Charles Schumer and 

Kirsten Gillibrand.