AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-07R, approving the Second Extension and Restatement of Operation and Management Services Agreement for the San Marcos Regional Airport with Texas Aviation Partners, LLC for an additional five years; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this renewal on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 7, 2020
Department: Airport/General Services
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: FY 2021 appropriation
Account Number: 25008355.52230
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Account Name: Airport Management Services
Fiscal Note:
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Background Information:
In 2010, the City of San Marcos entered into an agreement with Texas Aviation Partners (TAP) to professionally manage the San Marcos Regional Airport. The agreement calls for 4 five-year term extensions. The first extension option was unanimously approved by Council in 2015 and is set to expire in October 2020. Texas Aviation Partners and staff would like to exercise the option to renew the contract for the second additional 5 years.
TAP manages the airport turnkey and is responsible for leasing, marketing, facility maintenance, safety, and federal, state, and local regulatory oversight. Additionally, TAP coordinates grant requests, lobbies on behalf of the airport in DC, maintains all airfield grounds, and works directly with nearly every city department. When the original contract was written in 2010, it was written to reflect how the City and TAP thought business would be conducted and how the relationship between the City and TAP would operate. Over the past 9 years the City and TAP have worked together to implement best practices and operating procedures. The contract has been modified to reflect the most current operating policies and procedures.
The operating budget for the airport is approved annually by the City of San Marcos City Council and includes the annual appropriation for the contract with TAP. This contract includes all operating and staffing costs associated with the management and operation of the airport.
The attached packet includes information regarding contractual obligations as well as accomplishments over the past 9 years.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
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Recommendation:
Approve the contract extension and modifications.