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August 16. 2010 

Mr. Ray LaHood 

Sccrelarj' of Transportation 

U.S. Depanment of Transportation 

400 7'" Street SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto City-Conntj' Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

I am writing on behalf of California State University, Stanislaus to lend my support for 

the Modesto City-County Airports current efforts to acquire grand funds through the 

Federal Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Pn)gram 

(SCASDP). These funds will be used to improve air service to our coimnumty, which is 

critical to the economic development of our area. The SCASDP grant will be used to 

help fund establishing direct daily passenger air service between Modesto and Portland or 

Seattle, in addition to the exiting service to San Francisco. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role in 

providing support to business, government, education, and leisure travel to and from the 

area. Future grovrth of the Modesto community depends, in part, on the airport's ability 

to meet the needs of existing local businesses, as well a,s companies considering Modesto 

as a location for their operation. For the University, it means more amenities we can 

point to when recruiting top-notch faculty and administrators to the University. 

I am confident you will agree that an investment in this project will provide great benefits 

for Modesto and the entire Central Valley served by Modest City-County Airport. I 

respectfully request that the Modesto City-County Airport be strongly considered as a 

worthy recipient of the Small Commimity Air Service Development Program grant. 

Regards, 

(^V W 

Hamid Shirvani, President 

California State University, Stanislaus 

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Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7'" Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

August 13,2010 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto City-Count}- Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

I am writing on behalf of Tuolumne County Fxonomic Development Authority (TCEDA) in Tuolumne 

County to share our strong support for the Modesto City-County Airport's current efforts to acquire grant 

funds through the Federal Department ofTransportation's Small Community Air Service Program 

(SCASDP). 1'hese funds will be used to improve air service to our cornmunity, which is critical to the 

economic development in our area. The SCASDP grant will be used to help fund establishing direct daily 

passenger air service between Modesto and Portland or Seattle, in addition to the existing service to San 

Francisco. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role in providing support to 

business, government, education, and leisure travel to and from the area. Future growth of the Modesto 

community depends, in p«n, on the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses, as well 

as companies considering Modesto as a location for their operations. Direct daily passenger service 

between Modesto and a second airline hub will lay the groundwork for providing for air transportation for 

both current and future needs in this region. 

I am confident you will agree that an investment in this project will provide great benefits for Modesto 

and the entire Central Valley served by Modesto City-County Airport. This is a project that has strong 

community support, and with your help, can provide substantial benefits to the community. For these 

reasons, 1 respectfully request that the Modesto City-County Airport be strongly considered as a worthy 

recipient of the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant. 

Sincerely, 

Economic Development 

99 North Washington Street. Sonera CA 95370 (209) 989-4058 www.tceda.net 

Modesto City-County Airport - Small Community Air Service Development Grant - August 2010 74 

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STOKER Coachways 

3519 l^cDonald Avenue • Modesto, California 95358 

Teleptione 1.800.621.3383 or 209.521.8250 • Fax 209.578.4888 Since 1952 

August 10. 2010 

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7'" Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

1 am plea.sed to write in support of the Small Commimity Air Service 

Development Program grant application submitted by the City of Modesto. Modesto 

City-Count>' Airport is seeking service to the hub airports of Portland or Seattle to 

supplement their current service to San Francisco International Airport. As a local 

business owner, 1 employ ^proximately 600 employees in the region. It is frustrating 

that the region we live in, which serves a large population, only has commercial flights to 

San Francisco International Airport. A service that expanded into the Pacific Northwest 

would be a great benefit to our area. I .strongly support the expansion of air service in our 

undcrscrved region. 1 know that there is a high demand for this service and that it will 

greatly contribute to the economic viability of our area. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role 

in providing vital support to business, government, education, and leisure travel in the 

Central Valley. Futttte community growth in the Modesto area depends, in part, on the 

airport's ability to meet tlie needs of existing local businesses as well as companies 

considering a new location for their operations. 

I mgc your consideration of the City of Modesto's application for a grant award 

through the Small Conununity Air Service Development Program. This project can 

provide long-term benefits to the community, and to this entire region. 

Sincerely, 

Donald Storer 

President, CRO 

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August 12, 2010 

Ray LaHood. Secretary of Transoortation 

U S Department o* Tranjoortalion 

400 / " Slreet, SW 

Wash'ngton, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Sacretaiy. 

I am pleased to write in suppon of the SCASDP grani applicai.an submitted by the City o' 

Modasto, wtilcti, if awarded, will be used to in tiata d lect daily passerger aif service between 

Modacto and Portland or Seattle We recogriie ttw imponance of quality, dependable 

eommarctal air service to tfie local ecoromy ttvougn in^proved access for vistlors. and most 

importantly to support area txis ness and irtdjslry organi^aiions and irstituttonj 

M«v» ditect/non-slop service !o a r eWiiie hub other than San Francisco 'S critically important to 

the haallh and growth of the Modesto bus ness community I ne eoniempated improvement to 

our local a,r service will provide a significant Ixwsi to aconornic developiTient n ou ' area Local 

business travelers have been very voca' about the need for a i travel from Modesto Cty-Cognty 

Airpon artd have pledged their support. 

As coitgmnon on area roadways and gasoline prices both increase air travelers are burdened by 

lengthy drives to distant airports The addition of a new hub v^ll provide a welcor^e solution (or 

Ihose m our community, as we'l as travelers from outlying areas of the central valley and (he 

foothills region. 

Wa v a committed to thelong-larm success of air travel al Modesto Cily-County Arpon and are 

pleased to have this opportur^ity to VOKO O W S JSpon for this grant applicalion. This is a proiect 

Ihal hat strong community support, ana with your help, can p'ovide sjbstar^ial benefits loth * 

community Tor these reasons, i urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a 

worthy recipient of the Small Community Air Service Developmeni Program grant 

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Supervisor Dick MorMith 

Slaniilaut County Board of Suparvisort 

District 4 

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August 10. 2010 

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7" Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto City-County Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary. 

I am writing to share my strong support for Oie Modesto City-County Airport's efforts to acquire grant 

funds through the Federal Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service Program. These 

funds are intended to Improve air service to our community by assisting an airline to add direct daily 

passenger air service between Modesto (MOD) and Portland or Seattle. 

Existing passenger service at MOD consists of flights to and from San Francisco's SFO airport. 

Unfortunately, these flights are frequently delayed due to SFO weather concerns or air traffic congestion, 

resulting in travelers' reluctance to depend upon them for timely connections. This level of service does 

not meet the needs of the area's air travelers, I t»elieve that there is high demand for air service to other 

hubs with more reliat>le flights and additional travel options. As congestion on area roadways and 

gasoline prices both increase, air travelers are burdened by lengthy drives to distant airports. The addition 

of a new hub will provide a welcome solution for those In our community, as well as travelers frtxn 

outlying areas of the central valley and the foothills region. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role In providing support to 

business, government, education, and leisure travel to and from our area. Future growth and vitality in the 

Modesto community depends, in part, on the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local 

businesses, as well as companies considering the Central Valley as a location for their operations. Ease 

of travel to and from our community via direct dally passenger service is an important element In laying 

the groundwork for the community's future. 

I am confident you vvill agree than an investment in this project at Modesto City-Counly Airport will provide 

great benefits for travelers throughout the entire Central Valley. This is a project that has strong 

community supjKKt and. with your help, can provide substantial benefits to the community. For these 

reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a worthy recipient of the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program grant. 

Jeff Grover 

Modesto City-County Airport - Small Community Air Service Development Grant - August 2010 71 

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CHIEF EXeCUnV C OFFICE 

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Otic< (3pef*tlom Officer/ 

ASfUfint FxtKuttw Officer 

Mottica Hirto-Keid 

Assistafft fxecufive Officer 

StanHlten 

AsKisfanf i >ftnjrMr Officer 

1010 Id ' Street, Suite 6800, Moctesto, CA 9SJ54 

P.O. Bon J404, Modesto, CA 9S353 3W4 

Phone: 209.^25 6333 Fix: 209.54^.6226 

Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation 

U S Department of Transportation 

400 7'" Street. SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

On behalf of Stanislaus County leadership I am pleased to write in support of the SCASDP grant 

application submitted by the City of Modesto, which, if awarded will be used to Initiate direct daily 

passenger air service between Modesto and Portland or Seattle We recognize the importance of quality, 

dependable commercial air service to the local economy through improved access for visitors, and most 

importantly, to support area business and industry, organizations, and institutions 

New direct/non-stop service to an airline hub other than San Francisco is critically important to the health 

and growth of the Modesto business community The contemplated improvements to our local air service 

will provide a significant tKiost to economic development in our area Local business travelers have tieen 

very vocal atwut the need for air travel from Modesto City-County Airport and have pledged their suppon 

As congestion on area roadways and gasoline prices tioth increase, air travelers are burdened by lengthy 

drives to distant airports The addition of a new hub will provide a welcome solution for those in our 

community, as well as travelers from outlying areas of the central valley and the foothill region 

We are committed to the long-term success of air travel at Modesto City-County Airport and are pleased 

to have this opportunity to voice our support for this grant application This is a project that has strong 

community support, and with your help, can provide substantial t>enefits to the community For these 

reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a worthy recipient of the Small 

Community Air Senrice Development Program grant 

Cordiallj 

Keith D 3oggs 

Deputy {xecutive Officer'- Economic Development 

County of Stanislaus 

cc: Gpard of Supervisors 

Richard W. Robinson, County Chief Executive Officer 

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567 S Riverside Or 

Modesto, CA 9S3S4 

209.523 7761 Phone 

209523.0i'26 Fax 

Augusts 2010 

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Oepartfnent of Transportation 

400 7" Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Dear Mr Secretary, 

On behalf of Sllgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation I am pleased to write in support of the 

SCASDP grant appllcat'ion submitted by the City of Modesto, which. If awarded, will be used to 

Initiate direct daily passenger air service between Modesto and Portland or Seattle. We 

recognize the Importance of quality, dependable commercial air service to the local economy 

through improved access for visitors, and most importantly, to support area business and 

industry, organizations and institutions. 

New direcVnon-stop service to an airline hub other than San Francisco is critically important to 

the health and growth of the Modesto business community. The contemplated improvements to 

our local air service will provide a significant t>oost to economic development in our area. Local 

business travelers have t>een very vocal about the need for air travel from Modesto City-County 

Airport and have pledged their support. 

As congestion on area roadways and gasoline prices both increase, air travelers are burdened by 

lengthy drives to distant airports. The addition of a new hub will provide a welcome solution fior 

those In our community, as well as travelers from outlying areas of the central valley and the 

foottiills region. 

We are committed to the long-term success of air travel at Modesto City-County Airport and are 

pleased to have this opportunity to voice our support for this grant application. This is a project 

that has strong community support, and with your help, can provide sut>stantlal benefits to the 

community. For these reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a 

worthy recipient of (tie Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

Sincerely, 

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Julie A, Stanley 

Plant Controller - Plants 822 & 82$ 

Silgan Containers Mfg. Corp 

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August 12 2010 

Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation 

U S Department of Transportation 

400 7'" Street, SW 

Washington DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto City-County Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr Secretary 

I am writing to share my strong support for the Modesto City-County Airport s efforts to acquire 

grant funds through the Federal Department of Transportation s Small Community Air Service 

Program These funds are intended to improve air service to our community, by assisting an 

airline to add direct daily passenger air service t>etween Modesto (MOD) and Portland or Seattle 

Existing passenger service at MOD consists of flights to and from San Francisco s SFO airport 

Unfortunately these flights are frequently delayed due to SFO weather concerns or air traffic 

congestion resulting in travelers reluctance to depend upon them for timely connections (see 

attachment) This level of service does not meet the needs of the area s air travelers I tjelieve 

that there is high demand for air service to other hubs with more reliable flights and additional 

travel options As congestion on area roadways and gasoline prices both increase, air travelers 

are burdened by lengthy drives to distant airports The addition of a new hub will provide a 

welcome solution for those in our community as well as travelers from outlying areas of the 

central valley and the foothills region 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role in providing 

support to business government education and leisure travel to and from our area Future 

growth and vitality in the Modesto community depends in part on the airport s ability to meet the 

needs of existing local businesses, as well as companies considering the Central Valley as a 

location for their operations Ease of travel to and from our community via direct daily passenger 

service is an important element in laying the groundwork for the community s future 

I am confident you will agree ttian an investment in this project at Modesto City-County Airport will 

provide great t>enefits for travelers throughout the entire Central Valley This is a project that has 

strong community support and with your help, can provide substantial benefits to the community 

For these reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a worthy 

reapient of the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

Sincerely, ^ 

Chris Van Lewen 

Parker Hannifin Corp , Racor Division 

Attachment 

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Parker Hanritin Corporation 

F:ltra1k>n Group/Racor Division/Human He£oi.rcos 

3400 Finch Road 

Modesto, CA 953S4 

OHk;e 209-521-7860 

Fax 209- 575 7627 

August 16. 2010 

Ray LaHood. Secretary of Transportation 

U S . Department of Transportation 

400 7 " Sxna . SW 

Washington. DC 20.S90 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto City-County Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr Secretary. 

As General Manager and a frequeot air trdveter, I am witling to share my strung suppon. along with rhe 

100 plus employees who navel on a regular basis, for the Modesto City-County Airport's efforts to 

acquire grant funds through the Federal Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service 

Program These funds are intended to improve air service to our community by assisting an airline to add 

direct daily passenger air service between Modesto (MOD) and Portland or Seattle 

Existing passenger service at MOD consists only of flights to and from San Francisco's SFO airport 

Unfortunately, these flights are frequently delayed due to SFO weather concerns or air traffic congestion, 

tesuUing in travelers' reluctance to depend upon them for tiinely connections This level of service does 

not meet the needs of the area's air iraveleis 1 'nelievc ttiat there is high demand for air service to other 

hubs witii more reliable flights and additional travel options As conge.stion on area roadways and 

gasoline prices both increa.se, air travelers are burdened by lengthy dnves to distant airports The addition 

of a new huh will provide a welcome solution for those in our conununity. a-s well as travelers from 

outlying areas of the central valley and the foothill region. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role in providing suppon to 

business, government, education and leisure travel to and Iroin our area. Future growth and vitality in the 

Modesto community depends, in pan on the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local 

tMisinesses, as well as companies considering the Central Valley as a location for their operations. Ease of 

travel to and from our comniunity via direct passenger service is an important element in laying the 

groundwork for the community's future. 

I am confident you will agree thai an investment in this project at Modesto City-County Airpon will 

provide great benefits for travelers thioughout the eiiUre Central Valley. This is a project that has strong 

community support, and with your help, can provide substantial benefits to the community For these 

rea.son5, [ urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as H worthy recipient of the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program grant 

Sincerely. 

Brian Hook 

VP/General Manager 

Parker Hannifin Corporation 

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August 10 2010 

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. [}epanmeni o< Transoonat^or 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washtngton, DC 20590 

t)earMr Secretary. 

I am p4sMed to write in support of trie Small Community Air Saonce IJIevetopmer*! Program grarv 

applicalion 8ut>mitt«d by the City of Modesto Modesto City-County Airport is seeking sen/ice to the 

hub aifVOrtE of Perttand or Seattle to supplement their current cervico to San Francisco iniemationei 

Airport, As a frequent air traveler. I strongly support the exp^insion oi air sen^ice in out underseived 

rsgion. I ktxm that there n a high demand for tMs service and that it wi l greatly contribute to the 

economic growth ol out area 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role m providing vita. 

support to business, gow*tr<mer\|. education, and leisure navel m the Cetilral Valley. Future 

community growth in the Modesto area depends, m part, on the airport's ability lo meet the needs ol 

•xieting k>cal bueirwsaas as wen as companies consitMrmg a new location tor theit operations 

' uige your oonsiderUian and approval ot the City of Modesto's application ioi a grant award through 

the SmaM Comniunty Air Service Devek>pment Program. This project will provide long-term oenefirs 

to the communKy, ana to onwe Northern California region. 

JohnMayol 

Pre»Jdent<;EO 

f530 Ledaon Road Modesto, CA 9535.1 

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CONTAINCIR, LLC 

August 10. 2010 

Ray LaHood. Secretary ol TranGportSlion 

US Department ol Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SW 

Washirjgton, DC 20690 

Subiect: Small Community Air Service Devetopment Program 

ModMlo City-County Airport, Modeato, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary. 

I am writing lo express my sirong support lor the Modesto City-County Airport's efforts lo acquire 

grant Hmils through the Federal Deparimeni oi i lensportalion's Small Community Air 55ervice 

Piogiam These funds are intendad to Improve air service to our community, by assisting an airline to 

add d«ec1 daHy passenger air service between Modesto (KAOO) and Portland or Seattle. 

Existino passenger service at MOD consists ol flights to and from San Francisco's SFO airport 

Unfortunately, these flights are Ireqiisntly delayed due to SFO weather concerns or air traffic 

oongttstlon, resulting in travelers' reluctance to depend upon mem lor timely oonnaciioru (see 

attachment). THs level ol service does not meet the needs ol the area's air trav«lers. I believe that 

tnere is Ngh ttemwid lor aii setvtca to other hubs with more reliable nights and additional travel 

options. 

Comrt>«reial air sennce al lulodesiu City-County Airport plays an important role in providing suppon to 

business, government, education, and leisure travel to and liom oui area. Future growth and vitality 

in the Modesto communliy dapeiMs, m part on the airport's ability to meet the needs ol existing local 

businesses, as well as companies considenng the Central Valley as a location for ttteir opefniions. 

Ease ot travel lo artd Irom our commurMy via direct daily passenger service is an important element 

m providing the needed transportation infrastructjrB for our community's future growth 

I am conlideni you will agree than an mveslment in this protect al Modesto City-County Airport will 

provide great benefits for travelere throughout tl>e entire Central Vaiiey. This is a proioct tfiat has 

stiong community support, and i«ith your help, can piovide sut>siantial benefits to the No.rttiern 

Calilornia region For tttese reasons, I urge you lo stror^ly consider Modesto City-County Airport as 

a worthy recipwn of if>o SmaM Community An Sotvice [Developmeni Program grant 

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sidem. Operarons 

4530 iedaon Road Moe^to, CA 95353 

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August 12, 2010 

VARCO PRUDEN BUILDINGS 

Western R«gion 

B30 South Tegiwi Ftoad 

TurlDck. CA 95360 

T«l (209)867 4951 

F IX 120916324382 

www.vp com 

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7th Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto aty-County Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

On behalf of Var<x> Pruden Buildings, I am writing to share my strong support for the Modesto GtyCounty Airport's efforts to acquire grant funds through the Federal Department of Transportation's 

Small Community Air Service Program. These funds are intended to improve air service to our 

community, by assisting an airline to add direct daily passenger air service tietween Modesto (MOD) and 

Portland or Seattle. 

Existing passenger service at MOD consists of flights to and from San Francisco's SFO airport. 

Unfortunately, these flights are frequently delayed due to SFO weather concerns or air traffic 

congestion, resulting in travelers' reluctance to depend upon them for timely connections (see 

attachnnent). This level of service does not meet the needs of the area's air travelers. I believe that 

there Is high demand for air service to other hubs with more reliable flights and additional travel 

options. In fact, the nature of our business, along with a geographically spread out customer base, 

requires our employees to travel from Turlock, CA to destinations throughout the West Coast, such as 

Portland, Seattle, Phoenix and Los Angeles and vice versa for our customers and potential customers 

who visit our office in Turlock. 

Due to the concerns described above regarding the use of MOD as an origin of travel, we are forced to 

drive to larger hubs, such as Sacramento, Fresno, San Jose, Oakland and even San Francisco to catch 

more convenient flights to our West Coast destinations. As congestion on area roadways and gasoline 

prices both increase, air travelers are burdened by the lengthy drives to these distant airports. The 

addition of a new hub will provide a welcome solution for those in our community, as well as travelers 

from outlying areas of the Central Valley and the foothills region. 

Varct Prudin Ouliingt it a ilivisiHi ot BluaScopt BuHiinBS Nonli Amorici, Inc. 

Modesto City-County Airport - Small Community Air Service Development Grant - August 2010 46 

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t/ltnco PRUOEN BUILOIMGS 

W«storn Region 

E30 South Tegnei Road 

ruilock, CA 96380 

Tel 1209) S67 49S1 

Fix 120916324382 

www.vp com 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an Important role In providing support to 

business, government, education, and leisure travel to and from our area. Future growth and vitality in 

the Modesto community depends, In part on the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local 

businesses, as well as companies considering the Central Valley as a location for their operations. Ease 

of travel to and from our community via direct daily passenger service Is an Important element in laying 

the groundwork for the community's future. 

I am confident you will agree than an investment in this project at Modesto City-County Airport will 

provide great benefits for travelers throughout the entire Central Valley. This is a project that has strong 

community support, and with your help, can provide substantial benefits to the community. For these 

reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto Cty-County Airport as a worthy recipient of the Small 

Community Air Service Development Program grant. Thank you. 

Sincerely, 

George Glover 

Regional General Manager 

Varco Pruden Buildings 

Cc: Chuck Haslebacher, President Varco Pruden Buildings 

Attachment 

Vvco PriKlon BuMngi it a divisiofl of BtuiScopi Buiif ngt North Amtrici, Inc. 

Modesto City-County Airport - Small Community Air Sen/ice Development Grant - August 2010 47 

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August 16 2010 

Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation 

U S Department of Transportation 

400 7" Street SW 

Washington DC 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Modesto City-County Airport. Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr Secretary 

I am writing to share my strong support for the Modesto City-County Airport s efforts to acquire 

grant funds through the Federal Department of Transportation s Small Community Air Service 

Program These funds are intended to improve air service to our community by assisting an 

airtine to add direct daily passenger air service tietween Modesto (MOD) and Portland or Seattle 

Existing passenger service at MOD consists of flights to and from San Francisco's SFO airport 

Unfortunately these flights are frequently delayed due to SFO weather concerns or air traffic 

congestion resulting in travelers reluctance to depend upon them for timely connections (see 

attachment) This level of service does not meet the needs of the area's air travelers I believe 

that there is high demand for air service to other hubs with more reliable flights and additional 

travel options As congestion on area roadways and gasoline prices both increase, air travelers 

are burdened by lengthy drives to distant airports The addition of a new hub will provide a 

welcome solution for those in our community as well as travelers from outlying areas of the 

central valley and the foothills region 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role in providing 

support to business, government, education, and leisure travel to and from our area Future 

growth and vitality in the Modesto community depends in part on the airport s ability to meet the 

needs of existing local businesses as well as companies considering the Central Valley as a 

location for their operations Ease of travel to and from our corrimunity via direct daily passenger 

service is an important element in laying the groundwork for the community s future 

I am confident you will agree than an investment in this project at Modesto City-County Airport will 

provide great tieneflts for travelers throughout the entire Central Valley This is a pro|ect that has 

strong community support and with your help can provide substantial Isenefits to the community 

For these reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a worthy 

recipient of the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

Sincerely, 

. ^ 

StSjyjPowell 

^ympi c Athlete and Modesto Resident 

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'he Honorable f?Qy LaHood 

Secretaiy ot Tiansponatioii 

O.S. Depcirlrrienl of Tiarispoitcitiori 

400 7th Street. S.W,. Woshington D.C 20.'iV0 

S-1.3 10 

Secretary LaHood: 

Thank you tor your consideration of the Modesto City-County Airports Small Community 

Ait Service Development Program application. The $500 000 Grant will help fund critically 

neede d additioiiQi access to the national ait tronsportalion system in the largest city in 

Calitornio with only one incumbent airline 

Modesto ail sen/ice is limited to United Express service lo San Francisco, There ore only 

live flights per day. Markets with just one oirline tend to have higher airtares than rnorkels 

with two or more airlines. Modesto is just such a case an d in need ol some airline 

competition. Currently w e estimate tliat well over 90% of our local an travel deman d uses 

other airports. 

A further challenge for out current air service is that the only service is to the extremely 

congested San Francisco International Aitpoil (SFO) which consistently ronks as one of 

the most delay prone large airpoiis in the country. While we certainly oppreciate the 

service United Express offers a second airline an d second hub would give our local 

travelers options both in choosing air service an d on day of departure if there ore delays 

at SFO. 

Our Small Community Grant proposal is tor service by Alasko/Horizon Air to Seattle an d 

Poifland. We (eel this new service would provide an excelleni complimeni to San 

Francisco flights, an d would help reverse the air travel deman d leokage we currently 

suffer. 

Effective air service is essential to the economic health an d growth of the Modesto area. 

I ask that you give our Grant application the fullest consideralton. 

Sincerely, 

^ - / ^•'•• / 

Keenon Krick 

President/Senior Consultant 

KC Development & Consulting 

Modesto City-County Airport - Small Community Air Sen/ice Development Grant - August 2010 60 

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ConnK a. Citr/cfi ^Ife Heii i Corpor0(/on 

August 9,2010 

Th» Honorable (tay taHotid 

Secretary of Traniportation 

U.S Uepartment of Transportation 

400 7'" Stra»t, S W. 

Washington. OC 20S90 

Dear Secietdry UHood 

We would appreciate your favorable contideration ol the Modesto CtlyCounty Airport's Small 

Community Air Service Devek>pment Program application The SSOO.OOO Cram win help fund ct^i<:a\]^ 

needed projects to add additional access capacity to the national air transportation system in the largest 

city in Californu with only one incumbent airline 

We understand titai fiAodetto City-County is seeking; service to the hub in Portland or Seattle by 

encouraging Alaslia/Horiron Airknes to serve the martiet. The new service would provide competition 

to the current linlted Express service to the San Francisco hub it would give our customer a choice of 

service from two different hutK and vannus alternative destinations. 

We feel that the additiortsl service to Portlind or Seattle would increase the demand for air travel 

to/from Modesto and consequently improve our economy Commercial air service from Modesty CityCounty Airport plays an important role in providing vital support business, government, education, and 

leisure travel in the Central valley. Future community growth in the Modesto area depends, in pan, on 

the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local business as well as companies ronsidering a new 

location for their operations 

I urge your consideration of the City of Modesto 's application for a grant award through the Small 

Community Air Service Development profgram. This project can provide long term benefits to the 

community, and to this entire region. 

Sincerely yours. 

C-e^i 

Connie 6 Gunch 

Director of Properties 

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HARRIS 

MORAN 

SEE D COMPAN Y 

August 17, 2010 

Ray LaHood. Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7^ Street SW 

Washington DC 20590 

Subject: Small Coitimunity Air Servii» Development Progranri 

Modesto CKy-County Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

I am wrlUng on behalf of Hams Moran Seed Company to share our strong support fOr the Modesto City-County Airport's 

current efforts to acquire grant funds through the Federal Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Service 

Program (SCASDP). These funds will be used lo Improve air service lo our community, which is critical to the economic 

development In our area. The SCASDP grant will be used to ttelp fund establishing direct daily passenger air sendee 

between Modesto and Portland or Seattle, In addition to the existing servce to San Francisco. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an Important role in providing support to business, 

government, education, and leisure travel to and from the area. Future growth of the Modesto community depends, in 

part, on the airport's ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses, as well as companies considering Modesto as 

a kxsation for their operations. Direct dally passenger service between Modesto and a second airline hub will lay the 

groundwork for providing for air transportation for both cuTent and future needs in this region 

I am confident you will agree that an investment in ttiis project will provide great benefits for Modesto and the entire 

Central Valley served by Modesto City-County Airporl This Is a project that has strong community support, and vwth your 

help, can provkte substantial benefits to the community For these reasons, I respectfully request that the Modesto CityCounty Airport be strongly considered as a worthy recipient of the Small Community Air Service Devek>pment Program 

grant. 

'V.-

Matthew M. Johnston 

President and CCX) 

Hams Moran Seed Company 

Corporate Headquarters P.O. Box 4938, Modesto, CA 95352 USA • Bus 209 579 7333 • Fax. 209 527 5312 

Umagrain 

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MOOttTOCtTr 
August 9, 2010 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7th Street, S.W., Washington D.C. 20590 

Dear Secretary LaHood: 

Thank you for your consideration of the Modesto City-County Airport's Small 

Community Air Service Development Program applicalion. The $500,000 Grant will help 

fiind critically needed additional access to the national air transportation system in the 

largest city in California with only one incumbent airline. 

Modesto air service is limited to United Express .service to San Francisco. There are only 

five flights per day. Cuircntly we estimate that well over 90% of our local air travel 

demand uses other airports out of necessity. 

A further challenge for our current air service is that the only service is to the extremely 

congested San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which consistently ranks as one of 

the most delay prone large airports in the country. 

Our Small Community Grant proposal is for service by Alaska/Horizon Air to Seattle and 

Portland. We fed this new service would provide an excellent compliment to San 

Francisco flights, and would help reverse the air travel demand leakage we currently 

suflTcr. 

Effective air service is essential to the economic health and growth of the Modesto area. 

As CEO of a world class performing arts facility, I know first hand the difliculties of 

bringing first class talent to our region due to the difficulty of traveling here. For a city 

of over 200,000 and a DMA of more than twice that number, you really can't get here 

form there!! The lack of air travel perpetuates our economic problems, as well as our 

image as "the Appalachia of the West". I ask that you give our Grant application the 

fiillest consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Lynn Dickenson 

CEO 

Gallo Center for the Arts 

Modesto City-County Airport - Small Community Air Service Development Grant-Augus t 2010 57 

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Technology to Heat 

EMANUEL 

MEDICAL CENTER 

i.iiiii<iis\t<'i n iii r 

Sy'j Ddlxjii Avenue 

PO Box 819005 

Turlock. CA 95381-9005 

1209)667-4200 

ivwwemanuelmedicalcenter.org 

The Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Department ol Transportation 

400 7th Street, S.W., Washington D.C. 20590 

August 11,2010 

Secretary LaHood: 

Thank you for your consideration of the Modesto City-County Airport's Small 

Community Air Service Development Program opplicotion. The $500,000 Grant 

will help fund critically needed odditional access to the national air 

transportation system in the largest city in Californio with only one incumbent 

airline. 

Modesto air service is limited to United Express service to San Francisco. There are 

only five flights per day. Markets with just one airtine tend to have higher airfares 

than markets with two or more airlines. Modesto is just such a case, artd in need 

of some airtine competition. Curently we estimate that well over 90% of our local -

air travel demand uses other airports. 

A further challenge for otjr current air service is that the only service is to the 

extremely congested Son Francisco International Airport (SFO). which consistently 

ranks as one of the most delay prone large airports In the country. While v^e 

certainly appreciate the service United Express offers, a second airline and 

second hub would give our local travelers options, both In choosing air senrice 

and on day of deporture if there are delays at SFO. 

Our Small Community Grant proposal is for service by Alaska/Horizon Air to Seattle 

and Portland. We feel this new service would provide an excellent compliment to 

San Francisco flights, and would help reverse the air travel demand leakage we 

currently suffer. 

Effective air service is essential to the economic health and growth of the 

Modesto area. I ask that you give our Grant applicofion the fullest consideration. 

President & CEO 

Emanuel Medical Centi 

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R'U. Gallo Winery 

SUPPLIE R OeVflOPMFH T f-CC l:>'*r! l - El-d u.-.i^-i..., C *•):•> S- «..-. . 

Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation August 16. 2010 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

400 7" Street, SW 

Washington. DC 20590 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

On behalf of E. & J. GaHo Winery, I am pleased to write In support of the SCASDP grant 

applteation submitted t)y the City of Modesto, which, if awarded, will be used to Initiate direa dally 

passenger air servkse between Modesto and Portland or Seattle. We recognize the Importance of 

quality, dependable commercial air service to the kxal economy through improved access tor 

visitors, and most Importantly, to support area business and Industry, organizations and 

insttutions. 

New direct/non-stop servtoe to an airline hub other than San Francisco Is critically Important to 

the tiealth and growth of the Modesto business community. The contemplated improvements to 

our k>cal air service will provide a significant boost to economic development in our area. Local 

business travelers have been very vocal about the need for air travel from Modesto City-County 

Airport and have pledged their support. 

As congestion on area roadways and gasoline prices both increase, air travelers are burdened by ' 

lengthy drives to distant afaporls. Moctosfo Iwsaef E.iJ . Gallo Wlnary *mploym»'a moke 

appmxim*t»ly 130 iatlMdual fHghta to Porttand an d Seattfe annually. These fllghia must 

be dipartecf ttmn altports tar distant from Moctocto fit tha San Francisco Bay area or from 

Sacrammnio, 8S* mllaa from Modasto. The addition of a new hub will provide a wek»me 

solution for those In our community, as well as travelers from outlying areas of the central valley 

and ttie foothills region. 

We are committed to the long-term success of air travel at Modesto City-County Arport. and ar« 

pleated to have this opportunity to voice our support for this grant application. This is a project 

that has strong community support, and with your help, can provide substantial benefits to the 

community. For these reasons, I urge you to strongly consider Modesto City-County Airport as a 

worthy recipient of the Small Community Air Service Development Program grant 

Sincerely. 

Stewart Bally, [ / 

Director, Supplier Development 

E. & J. Gallo Winery, Modesto, CA 

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DELTA SIERRA BEVERAGE 

J700 irlnc/i Jiaitil • Mtilnti, CA n35 7 • ffH20<f) 511-9011 • fax: (209) y2)-2!49 

August 10,2010 

Ray LaHood, Seerstary of Transportation 

U.S. Department of TransportHtlon 

400 7** Stroel, SW 

Washington, DC 20S90 

Subject: Small Community Air Ssrvle* D»v«lopment Program 

Modesto City-County Airport, Modesto, CA 

Dear tLitr. Secretary, 

I am writing to share my siting support for the Modesto CHy-Counly Airport's efforts to acquire grant fijnds through 

ttie Fsdaral Department of Transportation's Small Community Air Senrice Program. These funds ere Intended to 

Improve air service to our community, by assisting an airilna to add direct dally passenger air een/lce between 

Modesto (MOD) and Portland or Seatlle. 

Existing passenger service al MOD conslsis of flights to and from San Francisco's SFO airport. Unfortunately, these 

flights ana frequently delayed due to SFO weather concerns or sir traffic congestion, resulting In travelers' reluctance 

to depend upon them for timely connections (see allachfflsnt). This level of aenrlce does not meet the needs of the 

area's air travelers. I believe that there Is hl ^ demand for sir senrk« lo other hubs with more reliable flights and 

additional (ravel options. As congestion on area roadways and gasoline prices both Increase, air traveler* are 

txirdenad by lengthy drives to distant airports. The addillon of a new hub will provide a welcorrw solution for those In 

our oommunSy, as well as travelers from oiitlylng areas of Ihe central valley and the foolhWs region. 

Commercial air senrlce at Modesto CIty-Counly Airport plays an Important role In providing support lo business, 

government, educatkm, and leisure travel to and from our area. Future growth and vitality In the Modesto community 

depends. In part on the aliport's ability to meet the needs of existing local businesses, as well as companies 

considering the Central Valey as a kicallon for (heir operations. Ease of travel lo and fnsm our community via direct 

dally passenger servloe Is an important element In laying the groundwork for the communlly's future. 

I am oonfkieni you will agree than an Investment In this pmject at Modesto CHy-County Airport will provide great 

benefits for traveler* throughout the entire Central VsHsy. This Is a project that has strong community support, and 

wtth your help, can provide substantial benellts to the community. For these reasons, I urge you to strongly conskier 

Modesto City-County Airport as a worthy recipient of the Small Community Air Service Devetopment Program grant. 

Sincerely, 

'^^- ^ 

Robert Stewart, President 

DeKa Sierra Beverage, IXC 

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Ceres Unified School District 

"Coimniltcd lo Excellence. Responsive lo Every Studeni' 

BOARD MEMBERS: 

Eric iMgHsfsoti, h-esiiitut 

Ftiw lane. Clerlt 

Bftly Davis 

Jim Ktiutnl 

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August 16, 2010 

SUPERI,\TENDENT: 

Scott Siege! 

Mr. Ray LaHood, Secretary of Transportation 

U.S. Dapartmant of Transportation 

400 7" Street, SW 

Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Small (immunity Air Sarvfce Development Program 

Modesto CHy-County Airport. Modesto, CA 

Dear Mr. Secretary, 

I am writing on behalf of Ceres Unified School District to share our strong support for the Modesto 

City-County Airport's cunvnt efforts to acqu ^ grant funds through the Federal Department of . 

Transportation's SmaU Community Air Service Program (SCASDP). These funds will be used to 

improve air service to our community, which is critical to the economic development in our area. The 

SCASDP grant wiH be used to help fund the establishment of direct daily passenger air service 

between Modesto and Poitiand or Seattle, In addition to ihe existing service to San Frandsoo. 

Commercial air service at Modesto City-County Airport plays an important role in providing support to 

business, government, education, and leisure travel to and fi'om ttw area. Future growth of the 

Modesto and surrounding communities depends, in parL on the airport's ability to meet the needs of 

existing local businesses, as \Mell as companies considering Modesto as a location for their 

operations. As the Ceres Unified School District continues to seek local business partners for its 

Career and Technical Education programs, it Is critical that businesses view our community as a 

viable and convenient location for providing sewices and employment to our students who will be 

entering the workforce in the near future. 

I am oonfklent you will agree that an investment in this project will provide great twnefits for Modesto 

and the entire (Antral Valley served by the Modesto City-County Airport. This is a project that has 

strong community support, and with your iielp, can provide sutMtantial bertefits to the community. For 

these reasons, I respectfully request that the Modesto City-County Airport be strongly considered as a 

worthy recipient of the Small Community Air Service Devetopment Program grant. 

Sincerely, 

Scott Siegei 

Superintendent 

Ceies Unified School IJisttirt • 2503 iJiwrenee Street • P.O. Box 307 • Ceres, Cslifomia 95307 • Phone (209) 5J6-1500 

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August 10. 2010 

Ray LaHood, Secreljiy of Transportation 

t t.S, Dcpaiinicnl of 1'ninsp<iitatioii 

4(10 7'" Street SW 

Washington, IX: 20590 

Subject: Small Community Air Service Development Program 

Mndesto Clty-Count>' Airporl, Modesto CA 

Dear Mr- Secretary, 

I aiti wilting lo share my strong suppon for the Modesto C'ily-( 'ounly Aiipoil's efforts to ussini an airline to 

etilahlish direct daily passen]>er service between Modesto and either Portland or Seattle. It is niy 

understandiiiK that Ihe Federal Department ofTraiisportation's Small ('nnmiiinily Air Service Prugrani (.un 

provide grant funds lo facilitate diis cffon. 

Our existing daily passenger service between Modesto and San I'raiicisco (.SFO)- while providing an 

essential service tu our business community-is oncn delayed through weather or air traffic congestion ami 

makes it unreliable for travelers needing to conduct business in the nortltem Central Valley. 

As we in Ihe valley struggle to meet the challenges of a very damaging recession, high unemployitieni. 

foreign competition, and growth related issues, we find our cfTons to attract new business to die region arul 

to assist existing iHisinesscs to stay and expand are increasingly related to convenient connections to major 

liauspottation hubs, h'utute growth of the Modesto community depends, in part, on the aiiport's ability to 

meet these needs of business as well as for compaoies considering Modesto as a location for their 

operations. 

The vitality of this region requires business expansion and all Ihal ilut entails. Frequent travel bclwceu 

business liubs by vendors, representatives, agents, employees and corporate personnel allows for sirong 

vibrant employers to succeed in securing a stable economic base for this region. 

This community has sliown great support for the air scrx'ice that has been available over the past years and 

has ilemiinstratcd the need for more diverse service for business success. I am coaftdent that awarding a 

Small Community Air Service Development Program grant to the Modesto Cily-C'oiinly airport nill 

provide IIK benefits to Hiii community that exemplifies Ihe goals of that program. 

Sincerely 

/ Ci/Ctt- /iiccU^ 

William Bassitt 

CEO 

Staitislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance 

SM«st.*£« Ecanoum Oevmt.oeMenT S fVointronor AuMrrae 

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