AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2024-199R, approving the third extension of the Operation and Management Services Agreement for the San Marcos Regional Airport with Texas Aviation Partners, LLC., for five years; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the extension on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 15, 2024
Department: Airport Department
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $622,945 for the base contract
Account Number: 25008355-52232
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Airport Management Contract
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: January 7, 2020, City Council approved the current contract with Resolution 2020-07R.
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Background Information:
In 2010, the City of San Marcos entered into an agreement with Texas Aviation Partners, LLC, (TAP) to professionally manage the San Marcos Regional Airport. The agreement allows for four (4) five-year term extensions. Texas Aviation Partners and City staff would like to exercise the option to exercise the option to renew the contract for its third extension of an additional five (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 D.C., 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 would operate. Over the past 14 (fourteen) years, the City and TAP have worked together to implement best practices and operating procedures. The contract has been modified over time to reflect the most current operating policies and procedures. At this time, there are no anticipated changes to the contract for this extension covering the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030.
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 management and operation of the airport.
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Recommendation:
Approve the contract extension