The Dome

Public Purpose Recommendation

June 19, 2013

The New Dome Experience

Re-Imagine...
The Possibilities

Re-Purpose...
The Function

Re-Invent...
The Role In Todays Competitive World

Re-Imagine...

Remove interior seating structures Raise event oor to street level Add glass at four compass points Signature entry at south compass point Install energy efcient building systems Consider sustainability initiatives - solar panels, chilled water storage, storm water storage Centralized event command post Features to facilitate emergency operations * 400,000 sq. ft. main oor * 350,000 sq. ft. exhibit space * 175 ceiling height

...The Possibilities

Interior

Re-Imagine...

Refresh the exterior Remove the berms and lowering the surrounding site to grade Eliminate exterior ramp towers, ticket buildings, ramps, substation and high voltage transmission lines and poles Add green spaces and shade Add utilities for outdoor events Create an exterior street-scape at the base of the Dome
400,000 sq. ft. main oor 350,000 sq. ft. exhibit space 175 ceiling height

...The Possibilities

Exterior

Re-Purpose...
Entry
Security Check Ticket Check Event Support Sponsor Hospitality

...The Function

Corporate Hospitality

Entry
Security Border

Reliant Center

Carruth Plaza

Metro Rail Platform

Reliant Stadium

Fan Experience

Entry
Transportation Center

Security Check Festival Area Ticket Check Box Office Ticket Check Security Check

Security Border Performance Stage

Entry

Legend Fan Activity Food & Beverage Entertainment Sponsor Activation

Gateway Conceptual Plan

North

Event Experience

Re-Purpose...

...The Function

Swim Meet

Re-Purpose...

...The Function

Graduation/Community Events

Re-Purpose...

...The Function

Football/Soccer

Re-Purpose...

...The Function

Grand Prix

Re-Purpose...

Enhances marketability for major events Provides much needed indoor exhibition space for the OTC, allows for future growth Improves the overall competitiveness and marketability of Reliant Park Enhances ability to attract larger conventions and trade 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 nancing sources Operating revenues and expenses should offset in stabilized operating years Additional operating subsidies should not be required from Harris County, other than those expenses historically paid by Harris County

...The Role in Todays Competitive World

Conceptual Project Cost Estimate Construction Food Service Equipment Legal & Administrative Materials Testing & Inspection Cost Escalation Owners Representative Design Fees Permitting Fees Furnishings, Fixtures & Equipment Contingency Total Estimated Cost ( in millions) $149.2 1.5 0.2 0.6 11.4 1.6 11.9 0.3 8.0 9.2 $193.9

Re-Invent...

...The Role in Todays Competitive World

Increases the value of existing Harris County assets Enhances the overall economic benets generated by Reliant Park Enhances the marketability and improves customer condence through Harris Countys investment in their assets Provides an immediate benet to Super Bowl, NCAA and the OTC and other major events which generate signicant economic impact for Harris County Solves Reliant Parks immediate need for additional event space Creates new event opportunities Preserves an iconic historic structure Preserves the Dome for future development opportunities

The New Dome Experience