REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 29, 2015
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions pertaining to Terminal Space Lease Agreement at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
(Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301(a) and (d)/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines to authorize Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
2. Approve Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption to authorize Lease Agreement with TSA for operations at FAT and approve Lease Agreement between the City and the TSA.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to federal law, the TSA provides the security screening of airline passengers at those US airports with scheduled passenger airline services, such as FAT. The TSA pays rent on the space they occupy and use exclusively - essentially, their locker rooms, break rooms, training rooms and administrative offices. Under this Lease TSA will continue to rent a total of 2,593 square feet of such space in FAT's passenger terminal for a period of three years and two one-year options. The terminal rental rate is $43 per square foot per year as specified in the Adopted Master Fee Schedule. The annual rent under the Lease will be $111,499.
BACKGROUND
On October 8, 2002, and February 1, 2010, FAT entered into lease agreements with TSA to provide exclusive-use space in the terminal for their operating purposes. The current Lease with TSA will expire on January 31, 2015. This Lease is for a new three-year term with two one-year options, for a total potential term of five years. The exclusive use space under this Lease is the same as with the current, soon to expire lease.
TSA's core function is to protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Its presence at FAT generates approximately 100 jobs. TSA's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, security screening of airline passengers and checked baggage as per federal regulations.
The Lease Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING
This lease falls within the Class 1 Categorical Exemptions set forth in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15301(a) and (d) (Existing Facilities), as it involves minor or no alteration of existing leasehold structures with no expansion of use, and will not result in any significant negative effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The City's Local Preference Ordinance (FMC 4-108) does not apply because this item did not go through the competitive bidding process.
FISCAL IMPACT
Revenue from this Lease will be $111,499 per year for the first three years, for a total of $334,497. Years four and five, if the options are exercised by mutual consent, are subject to future Master Fee Schedule adjustments. All revenue will be deposited into the Airports Enterprise Fund and will contribute to the operation and maintenance of FAT. There is no impact to the General Fund from this item.
Attachment:
- TSA Lease Agreement