HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4294-02-2014 A Resolution
NO. 4294-02-2014
AUTHORI.ZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION,DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
FOR A USER FEE AIRPORT DESIGNATION
FOR FORT WORTIH MEACHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, Fort Worth Meacham Lntemational Airport ("Meacham"), an airport owned and operated by
the City of Fort Worth, is a designated Federal Aviation Administration Class IV, Part 139 Airport; and
WHEREAS, Meacham is operational 24 hours a day, 365 clays a year and Is equipped with a Federal
Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower with full instrument landing capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Meacharn receives approximately 70 to 80 international flights per year requiring clearance
by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security ("Customs") inspector; and
WHEREAS, Customs currently must travel from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for
international arrivals at Meacham during daytime hours, causing delays for international arrivals at Meacham; and
WHEREAS, the existing Customs arrangement does not allow for aircraft to clear Customs during the
nighttime hours at Meacham, causing diversion of international flights to other airports; and
WHEREAS, the Aviation Department desires to apply for Customs User Fee Airport designation for
Meacham through Customs which will provide for a full time Customs inspector at Meacham, along with the
ability to process international flights during nighttime hours;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
Manager and their designees to take all steps necessary to obtain the designation of Customs User Fee Airport
for Fort Worth Meacharn International Airport, including the execution of all contracts and agreements that do
not require an appropriation of city funds, in accordance with applicable law, with Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland Security and such other parties as shall be necessary and appropriate to
secure such designation.
SECTION 2.That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance
with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Fort Worth, and it is accordingly so resolved.
Adopted this 18"' day of February, 2014.
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DATE: Tueoday, February 18. 2O14 REFERENCE NO.: G-18127
LOG NAME: 55FTVV{}BPDESIGNATION
SUBJECT:
Authorize Application for Customs User Fee Airport Designation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
Department of Homeland Security for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport and Adopt Resolution
(COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Kio recommended that the City Council,
1. Authorize application for Customs User Fee Airport designation by U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department ofHomeland Security for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport', and
2. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the application to U.B. Customs and Border Protection,
Department OfHomeland Security for o Customs User Fee Airport designation for Fort Worth
W1eaoh@rn International Airport,
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of the CuSb]rO@ User Fee Airport (CUFA) designation is 10 have the U.S. CU5bonnu and
Border Protection, Department CdHomeland Security (CBP) provide 3 Staffed position at Fort Worth
N1mooh8nn International Airport (K4egChaO)) for clearing of international private air traffic, Currently CBP
personnel must respond to a request at Meacham from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport office
for private aircraft wishing to clear customs during the hours of 8:00 8.nl to 5:00 p.m. The wait time for
CBP response can often leave the aircraft and passengers waiting onthe apron for extended periods of
time. Currently, Customs will not respond to Maanhorn during overnight hours. In order to clear customs
after hours, aircraft are currently being diverted tocompeting airports for clearance.
Businesses on the airport have indicated significant interest in securing this designation. The CUFA
designation will enhance Meacham's current operations, allowing the airport, as well as businesses on the
airport, tO better serve our customers and bring new business.
Onma3pprovodbyCBP. theCityvvi|| en1eriVtO@MemorondumofAgnamrneD1 (&1O/\) fOrMeaChaD11ob8o
designated facility and will be responsible for expenses incurred in providing the customs services, which
includes the salary and expenses of individuals employed byCBP. and any necessary support costs tO
provide the customs services. A Mayor and Council Communication oto future date will authorize the
MOA as well as a supplemental appropriation from the Municipal Airports Fund for these expenses.
Fort Worth M88oh8rn International Airport is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 2, yW8pSCO4GP.
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The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
CER`fIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Bill Welstead (5402)
Additional Information Contact: Jeff Kloska (5406)
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