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REQUEST FOR ACTION

Amendment to Agreement for Leasing Space in the Basement of the Terminal

 
MEETING DATE:
September 21, 2026
ORIGINATING DEPT:
Airport
 
AGENDA SECTION:

Consent Agenda

PRESENTER:
John C. Reed
 
Action Requested:

Authorizing an amendment to the agreement between the City of Rochester and the Rochester Airport Company extending term for two years.  

Report Narrative:

This Amendment extends the Agreement between City of Rochester and the Rochester Airport Company originally dated January 1, 2015 through the end of 2027. 

 

The rental rate of $6.50 sf and space of 9,874 sf remain the same. 

Priorities & Foundational Principles:
Fiscal Responsibility & Sustainability
Quality Services for Quality Living
Policy Considerations & DEI Impact:

The revenue generated by this agreement assists the airport with it's mission: "To provide a sustainable community asset that places the customer first, acts with agility and accountability, is responsive to stakeholders, empowers staff, and embeds safety and security in all we do."

 

To protect federal grant eligibility and prevent impermissible revenue diversion, FAA Grant Assurance 24 mandates that airports charge fair market value for non-aeronautical space to ensure financial self-sustainability.  This applies to non-aeronautical city use of the space as well which is the ongoing reason for this lease.

Prior Legislative Actions & Community Engagement:

September 8, 2026: Airport Commission - Recommended authorizing amendment to the agreement between the City of Rochester and the Rochester Airport Company extending term for two years. 

Fiscal & Resource Impact:

Annual revenue to the airport is $64,181.00 per year. 

Alternative Action(s):

There are no alternative actions suggested at this time. 

Prepared By:
Kyle Gaffaney
Attachments:
Exhibit - Amended Airport Basement Lease