DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Russell J. Handy
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Shoe Shine Concession Agreement at the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a shoe shine concession agreement with Boot Black, LLC for the operation of a service and retail concession facility offering shoe shine and repair services and the sale of shoe care products in Terminals A and B in the San Antonio International Airport. The initial term of the agreement is one year with the option of three additional one-year terms extensions. The concession will generate the greater of the minimum annual guarantee of $2,400.00 or 10% of the annual gross sales in annual revenue for the Aviation Operating and Maintenance Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Shoe shine services are still among the top passenger amenities provided at airports. Black Boot began operating in both terminals at San Antonio International in late 2018 under a six-month agreement. Based on the response from passengers, the airport system would like to keep the firm under a longer term agreement.
ISSUE:
This agreement will allow Black Boot to continue to provide shoe shine services in both locations beginning on April 1, 2019. The initial term is for one year with the option to renew the term with three additional one-year extensions. Black Boot will provide shoe shine, shoe repair and shoe care services at their locations. In addition, the firm has the option to sell shoe care products. The hours of service for Terminal A is Sunday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. and for Terminal B is Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Any request for adjustments or deviations of this schedule must be submitted in writing to the Aviation Director for his approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
If City Council does not approve this agreement, shoe shine services will not be available for passengers and the airport system will not collect the generated revenue fo...
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