To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Ratify Agreement with Uber Technologies, Inc. for Non-Exclusive Ride-Sharing Concession Agreement
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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.
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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...
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