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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to enter into a license agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the use of Airport space for screening operations, and for the reimbursement to the City of Long Beach certain maintenance and utility expenses for a period of one year. (District 5)
DISCUSSION
The TSA conducts baggage and passenger screening under the requirements of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001. In addition, the act requires the TSA to establish programs to screen cargo and ensure perimeter access security at airports.
In order for the TSA to carry out its statutory mandate, airports are required to provide space and facilities defined under federal law as "necessary security checkpoints."
The proposed license agreement covers the use of space that both Long Beach Airport and TSA reasonably agree is necessary for passenger and baggage screening operations. Passenger screening operations are conducted within portions of both the North and South Boarding Lounges, with baggage screening taking place on a portion of the ramp adjacent to the Terminal Building.
Pursuant to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2005, the City would provide the space necessary for screening operations at no charge to the TSA as a part of its obligations to comply with the required security operations. The TSA shall, however, reimburse the City for utility charges and janitorial fees for the areas used as part of their security operations.
The term of the license agreement would be one year. At the end of this term, the agreement would automatically renew for additional one-year terms unless terminated by either party.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard Anthony on April 6, 2007 and Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on April 6, 2007.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on May 15, 2007 in order to allow the Airport to request re...
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