REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 1, 2016
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Lease between the City of Fresno and Federal Express, Inc., for cargo operations at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement (Lease) between the City of Fresno and Federal Express (FedEx) for an additional term of five (5) years at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FedEx operates on the Cargo Ramp at FAT under a lease with a term of November 15, 2005 through December 31, 2016. Amendment No. 2 will extend the term, update insurance and indemnification language, and change the annual rental adjustment date to coincide with the publication of the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Amendment No. 2 will commence January 1, 2017 and expire on December 31, 2021.
BACKGROUND
FedEx began its FAT cargo operations in 1997 on the aircraft ramp area adjacent to the west side of the main airline terminal. In 2006 FedEx relocated to the then-newly-constructed Air Cargo ramp area following the completion of their current facility. The Air Cargo ramp area accommodates all of FAT's cargo activities. FedEx flies Boeing 757 cargo aircraft Monday through Friday, with increased frequencies during busy holiday periods.
Amendment No. 1 allowed FedEx access to cargo ramp infrastructure for the installation of a wireless network system to support their operations.
FedEx is a valuable tenant at FAT. In addition to supporting regional commerce, FedEx generates economic activity, including full and part time jobs for the Fresno area. FedEx has met and continues to meet, all of its lease obligations, including making lease payments in a timely and responsible manner.
Amendment No. 2 has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
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