To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Approve Agreement with Ricondo for Reconciliation of Passenger Facility Charges, Authorize Travel Expense for Extra Help Interim Aviation Director, and Direct Staff to Return with a Supplemental Budget and Transfer from Contingencies in the Amount of $142,980 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Director of Aviation to sign the professional services agreement substantially similar to the attached agreement with Ricondo for the reconciliation of Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office (CAO); and
2. Authorize the Director of Aviation to sign any amendments to the professional services agreement with Ricondo after review and approval from County Counsel, Risk Management and CAO; and
3. Authorize travel expenses in the amount of $50,000 for the Extra Help Interim Aviation Director; and
4. Direct staff to return with a Supplemental Budget and transfer from General Fund Contingencies in the amount of $142,980 in FY 2025-26 to Aviation budget 3530381, California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport (ACV).
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
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DISCUSSION:
Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) are local, federally regulated fees charged up to $4.50 per flight segment and are added to airline tickets. Airports must use this revenue for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved projects that enhance safety, security, or capacity, reduce noise, or increase air carrier competition. The county has not been authorized by the FAA to collect PFCs since 2018 due to outstanding reconciliations. The FAA requires public agencies to submit reports for al...
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