DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Russell J. Handy
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Lease Agreement with United States Government for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) office and parking spaces at the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
City Council consideration for a five-year lease agreement with the United States Government through the General Services Administration (GSA) for 7,244 square feet of office space and eight parking spaces for TSA personnel at the San Antonio International Airport. This agreement will commence on October 1, 2019 and terminate the existing lease agreement, which had a year left on term. Over the course of the five-year term, the agreement will generate $4,133,313.36 in rental and operating revenue, which will be deposited in the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 requires TSA to use certain airport space and facilities as necessary security checkpoints for passenger and baggage screening to provide a secure air travel system. In conjunction with its mission, TSA has ancillary space needs for offices and break rooms to support its daily operations. The GSA oversees the lease agreements for federal departments, including the Department of Homeland Security of which TSA is a division.
In August 2015, City Council authorized a five-year lease agreement with the United States Government through GSA for TSA spaces at the San Antonio International Airport through Ordinance No. 2015-08-20-0707, which commenced on September 1, 2015. GSA approached the Aviation Department regarding the next lease agreement.
ISSUE:
City Council approval is required for lease agreement with a term over six months.
The new agreement will authorize TSA to lease 7,244 square feet of office space and eight parking spaces at the San Antonio International Airport. It will also implement an operating cost to provide mainten...
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