REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 24, 2017
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Amendment No. 1 to existing lease with Transportation Security Administration for Terminal Space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the existing lease with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for a term of three (3) years at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute the documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to federal law, TSA provides the security screening of airline passengers and baggage at those US airports with scheduled passenger airline services, such as FAT. TSA pays rent on occupied exclusive use space (locker rooms, break rooms, training rooms and administrative offices). Under this Amendment, TSA will continue to rent a total of 2,593 square feet of such space in FAT’s passenger terminal through January 31, 2021.
Background
TSA’s core function is to protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Their presence at FAT generates approximately 100 jobs. TSA’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, security screening of airline passengers and check baggage as per federal regulations.
TSA has been a FAT terminal tenant since October 8, 2002. The current lease was entered into January 2015 for a total five (5) year term, consisting of three (3) years and two additional options of one (1) year each. TSA contacted the Airport with a request to exercise both options to the agreement and extend for an additional year for a total of three (3) years. This agreement will amend the current agreement for a fixed term of three (3) years, ending on January 31, 2021.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the amendment as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, this is not a project for the purposes of CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
The City's Local Preference Ordinance was not applied because this amendment did not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund from this action. There are no changes in terminal rents or any other fees to TSA with this action, which are identified in the City’s Master Fee Schedule. The total revenue generated under Amendment No. 1 will be $376,449.77. All revenue will be deposited into the Airports Enterprise Fund and will contribute to the operation and maintenance of FAT.
Attachment:
Amendment No. 1 to TSA Agreement