Atlantic City International Airport and Atlantic City are not international,... just the like rail station is only place, where New Jersey Transit sends derelict old, rail cars; without cleaned bathrooms or WiFi ; coming into Atlantic City or anywhere else,... after returning, from its slow journey, from Philadelphias 30th Street Station. Is one of many reasons, why fewer and fewer people... want to be anywhere, near... without #CRDA financial underwriting; which could be used to provide employment training/underwriting, low/moderate housing or a business incubator to develop employment and tax opportunities,for the residents of Atlantic City and County; rather than the operators of the so slowly, evaporating gambling industry. (see, Press of Atlantic City: Bottom Lines: Atlantic County now most jobless place east of Rockies By Kevin Post, Business Editor goo.gl/2ZgsQA , Posted: Monday, November 3, 2014) Heavy dirt and grime, thick dust, chipped paint, scuffed floors, scratches on the doors and walls, stained ceiling tiles and frayed and soiled carpets are among the problems marring the terminal’s appearance, according to an internal report done by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey*, the government agency that took charge of the airport’s management, in 2013. The report, a copy of which was obtained by The Press of Atlantic City, also criticizes the condition of the airport restrooms. Poor lighting, “an unpleasant lingering odor,” scratched countertops and discolored floors were cited in the family restroom. At least two of the men’s rooms were found to have urine pooling on the floor under the urinals. Another internal document that accompanied the inspection report included a damning statement by E.J. Mullins, the Port Authority’s senior executive at the airport. Mullins characterized Atlantic City International to be “in worse shape than any other Port Authority airport.” *The Port Authority declined to comment about the inspection report. Telephone calls and emails seeking comment from AvPorts* were not returned. ... The dispute over whether Atlantic City International is truly rundown comes as the SJTA seeks to award a new contract for private management services. AvPorts, the airport’s longtime operator goo.gl/lWNGwp, will see its current contract expire at end of 2014. However, AvPorts was the only company that responded to the SJTA’s request for proposals for the new contract, SJTA spokesman Kevin Rehmann said. Rehmann noted that AvPorts’ proposal is being evaluated by the SJTA’s staff, but a final recommendation has not yet been made to the agency’s board for a decision. In the meantime, the SJTA has been working with AvPorts to fix the problems cited by the Port Authority. “The SJTA and Port Authority are working with AvPorts to establish an acceptable level of service,” Rehmann said. “The SJTA continues to work with the Port Authority to address any concerns.” The SJTA has paid AvPorts $19.8 million since 2009 for its services as airport operator, the SJTA disclosed in response to an Open Public Records Act request filed by The Press. The SJTA’s new airport management contract would be for five years beginning Jan. 1. Among the duties, the contractor will be responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and cleaning of the passenger terminal.
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