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File #: ID 23-874    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/19/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/15/2023 Final action: 6/15/2023
Title: 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)
Sponsors: Airports Department
Attachments: 1. 23-874 Unison Consultant Services Agreement
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department

BY: MARY BOYAJIAN, Airports Business Manager
Airports Department

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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 wi...

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