City of San Antonio - File #: 20-2561

• File #: 20-2561
• Type: Miscellaneous Item
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 4/16/2020
• Posting Language: Ordinance approving the continued participation in the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) of the Transportation Security Administration at the San Antonio International Airport, through June 30, 2020. The extension began on January 1, 2020, will provide the opportunity for the City to be reimbursed up to $126,250.00 for the FY 2020 Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
• Indexes: Aviation Other
• Related files: 14-2648

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/16/2020	1	City Council A Session	adopted	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Aviation


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., IAP


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide


SUBJECT:

National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) Grant at San Antonio International Airport


SUMMARY:

This Ordinance extends the participation of the City of San Antonio in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) at the San Antonio International Airport. TSA has requested the extension to retroactively commence on January 1, 2020 and allows TSA to reimburse up to $126,250.00 to the FY 2020 Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund of the Aviation Department through June 30, 2020. Participation in the current program was approved by City Council on November 13, 2014 through Ordinance 2014-11-13-0913. This agreement may be extended upon mutual agreement of both parties.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP), overseen by the TSA, was designed to assist airports in explosives detection by providing canines, training for both personnel and canines, and providing reimbursement of operating expenses. The San Antonio Airport System has participated in the program since 2002. The NEDCTP provides handlers and canines to protect against terrorist attacks by deterring and detecting the introduction of explosive devices at transportation centers such as the San Antonio International Airport. The current agreement was approved by City Council in November 2014 for a five year term.


ISSUE:

The agreement with TSA authorizes TSA-certified explosive detection canine teams to be available to the San Antonio International Airport with the intent to provide maximum coverage during peak operating hours. The canine teams will conduct training and other activities within view of the public to provide a visible deterrent towards potential and actual terrorist threats and other criminal activity.

The agreement will be retroactive to Janua...