STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: August 12, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of an Other Transaction Agreement in the amount of $280,408.00 from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (Agreement No. 70T01020T9NCKP166) for airport reimbursement of COVID-19-related cleaning costs and sanitation activities at Dallas Love Field Airport for the period June 9, 2020 through December 31, 2020; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $280,408.00 in the TSA COVID-19 Cleaning & Sanitization Activities Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $280,408.00 in the TSA COVID-19 Cleaning & Sanitization Activities Fund; and (4) execution of an Other Transaction Agreement with the TSA and all terms, conditions and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $280,408.00 - Financing: Transportation Security Administration CARES Act Funds
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BACKGROUND
The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES ACT"), through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the TSA, provides funding for TSA to reimburse airports for COVID-19 cleaning and sanitization activities as required by the local and state health departments and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. This includes increased janitorial requirements to mitigate COVID-19 transmission risk for TSA checkpoint space and TSA offices and administrative space currently under a lease.
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Aviation has taken proactive steps to protect passengers travelling through Dallas Love Field Airport. This includes the implementation of enhanced cleaning services including; daily sanitizing of tubs and bowls, nightly pre-checkp...
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