SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a Ground Handling Service Agreement with Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí, México (“Aerus”), to conduct ground handling services consisting of the arrival and subsequent departure of aircrafts owned and operated by the Airline. The term of the agreement is for two years, commencing on November 1, 2024, and ending on October 31, 2026. The City will collect from the Carrier, a flat fee of $6,500.00 monthly for one flight that will be serviced Monday through Friday.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Laredo International Airport in the process of expanding our operations by adding a new Airline which will provide commercial air service to and from Monterrey, N.L, MX. The Airport has negotiated an agreement with the airline in which the Airport will support the Airline by utilizing four (4) part-time Customer Service Representatives (202) to cover the ground handling service needed for Aerus. Each individual will work 780 hours per fiscal year. The cost of these part time employees will be placed back on the Airline through the attached finalized contract with the company. The fee for the service the City is charging the carrier shall be a flat fee off Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($6,500) monthly for one (1) flight that will be serviced Monday thru Friday.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N.
Source of Funds: N/A.
Account #: 242-0000-351-1081
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds will be deposited under revenue account 242-0000-351-1081.