REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: MARY BOYAJIAN, Airports Business Manager
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Approve a consultant services agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc., to provide professional financial services for the completion of a Passenger Facility Charges Application to supplement debt service for portions of the Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion Project. Not to exceed $184,200. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of a consultant services agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc., (Unison) not to exceed the amount of $184,200 for professional services to assist the Airport in preparing and submitting Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application #6 (PFC#6) and future PFC Applications or Amendments as needed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund debt service for portions of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) Terminal Expansion Project and to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Under the proposed agreement, Unison will assist the Airport in preparing and submitting to the FAA PFC Application #6 (PFC #6) and future PFC Applications or Amendments as needed. PFC #6 will amend the existing authorization to use PFCs to pay debt service related to the construction of specific elements of the FAT Terminal Expansion. Those elements include the checked baggage inspection system (CBIS), passenger security screening checkpoint and Federal Inspection Station (FIS).
Background
The Airport issued an RFQ in 2018 for Financial Planning Services through 2023. One of the financial services to be provided is assistance with preparation and submission of PFC applications to the FAA on behalf of the Department. Unison Consulting, Inc. demonstrated significant airport industry experience, is familiar with FAT operations and has aided the Airport with previous PFC applications. Unison Consulting, Inc. was found to be most qualified to provide the requested services.
The agreement utilizes Standard Document #FYI-S Non-Fed CSA, Total Fee (11-2022), which is pre-approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office and used without modification as certified by Airports staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a "project" for the purpose of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable to this Project pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code 4-109(b).
FISCAL IMPACT
FAT is one of the largest economic drivers in the Central San Joaquin Valley generating $928 million in annual economic activity and creating 10,769 direct, induced, and indirect jobs (2019 data). There is no impact to the General Fund or to the ratepayers of the City of Fresno from this action.
Attachment:
- Unison Consultant Services Agreement