REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
THROUGH: MELISSA GARZA-PERRY, Airports Properties Manager
Airports Department
BY: BRITTNEY VERROS, Airports Property Supervisor
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the Baggage Cart Concession Agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc.:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve the Baggage Cart Concession Agreement between the City of Fresno and Smarte Carte, Inc., at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The term of the agreement is 5 years plus a 5-year option. Total annual revenue is estimated to be $5,700. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the agreement is approximately $28,500. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute the Baggage Cart Concession Agreement (Agreement) with Smarte Carte, Inc., (Smarte Carte), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Smarte Carte provides self-serve vended luggage carts. They are currently operating under a month-to-month Temporary Use Permit (TUP). The Concession Agreement with previous provider was terminated, as they were unable to fulfill their obligation for bag cart services to passengers. This Agreement replaces the TUP with a term of 5 years with a 5-year option. The annual revenue generated will be $2,100 from the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) plus approximately $3,600 in Gross Receipts.
BACKGROUND
Baggage carts are a basic airport amenity expected by the traveling public. These carts provide a safe and convenient method to transport baggage from the parking lot or curbside to the ticketing counter for depar...
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