To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
title
Ratify Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for Non-Exclusive Ride-Sharing Concession Agreement
end
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Ratify the professional services agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for Non-Exclusive Ride-Sharing Concession Agreement the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV); and
2. Authorize the Interim Director of Aviation, or designee thereof, to execute any amendments to the professional services agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
Body
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Due to the expansion of airline services to the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV), unprecedented numbers of passengers are traveling through the terminal and seeking transportation throughout Humboldt County. ACV is currently limited on the number of public transportation services, taxi companies and shuttles serving the traveling public.
Transportation Network Companies (TNC) are popular with travelers as an affordable, convenient ground transportation option. Uber Technologies, Inc., a TNC who operates in airports nationwide, has indicated they would like to begin serving ACV under a non-exclusive ride-sharing concession agreement. Uber’s ridesharing service would allow passengers to download an application on their smartphone and request a ride to a specific location. Anytime an Uber driver crosses the geofence onto airport property to pick up or drop off a passenger, the Humboldt County Department of Aviation would receive a fee.
The Department of Aviation has negotiated an agreement with Uber, whereby the concessioner will pay the county a “Per Trip Fee” of $2.00/trip, for a period of three (3) years thereafter. The term shall automatically renew for additional terms of one (1) year each, unless a Party sends a written notice of termination to the other Party at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Aviation Enterprise Fund (3530381)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Should your Board approve the attached agreement, Uber Technologies, Inc. will pay the County of Humboldt, Department of Aviation $2.00 per trip. This agreement would result in an estimated annual revenue of $2,400 to the Department of Aviation (3530381).
STAFFING IMPACT:
There are no impacts to current staffing level with approval of this item.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to approve the agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. However, this is not recommended as the Aviation Department would be forfeiting $2.00 per trip revenue. There is a need for additional ground transportation to and from ACV for the traveling public and this need will continue with the growth in flights.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Non-Exclusive Ride-Sharing Company Concession Agreement by and between the County of Humboldt and Uber Technologies, Inc. Operating Agreement
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A