They are hoping the refer farm at the airport is going to be a big income generator so they can pay the SO the back money owed. In reality, everyone made out like a bandit except for the City. Typical business deal, and AP got the short end of the stick as usual. Blackman is fed up and done with the Council. He's trying to work with Schrader. All the signs point to a mass exodus and Blackman has made it clear he will collect the back money owed regardless of the outcome.