Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
8i
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
April 16, 2024
DATE : April 2, 2024
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Darryl McKinney Sr Manager, AV Security Strategy, and Intelligence
SUBJECT: STAC, Exit Lane Funding for 2024
Amount of this request:
$2,600,000.00
ACTION REQUESTED
Authorization for the executive director to authorize the agreement with the Seattle Tacoma
Airline Consortium (STAC) for exit lane staffing reimbursement for a total of $2,600,000 through
January 15, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Due to personnel shortages and a projected record number of passengers, TSA has advised the
Port and STAC that staffing the exit lanes with TSA personnel will require reduced staffing of
security checkpoints at the airport, causing potential congestion and passenger processing delays
at the security checkpoints. This request allows for TSA to focus on opening all available screening
lanes needed for maximum passenger throughput while STAC provides personnel to staff exit
lanes.
JUSTIFICATION
It is in the best interest of the Port, STAC, airlines and other users utilizing the airport, including
the traveling public, to avoid congestion and delays at the security checkpoints.
Diversity in Contracting
Not applicable, the Port is not contracting services.
DETAILS
Scope of Work
The STAC agrees to provide the TSA with Personnel to staff, and shall staff, the A Concourse exit
lane (adjacent to checkpoint 1) and the C Concourse Exit Lane (adjacent to checkpoint 3) at the
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Meeting Date: April 16, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
Airport on a 24-7 basis through January 15, 2025. Port of Seattle agrees to reimburse the STAC
for the cost per the terms of this agreement.
Schedule
Agreement shall commence on May 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
Alternative 1 – Discontinue staffing the passenger exit lanes at SEA. Ending this support will
potentially negatively impact airport operations, including security and safety concerns and may
disrupt air travel causing travel delays for our customers and airlines.
Cost Implications: This will save $2,600,000
Pros:
(1) None
Cons:
(1) Potential Safety and Security concerns
(2) Customer Service concerns for our tenants and traveling public
This is not the recommended alternative.
Alternative 2 – Starting on May 1
st
2024 begin reimbursing the STAC for staffing the exit lanes at
SEA utilizing approved sub-contractors according to the terms of the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOU) between the Port and STAC.
Cost Implications: $2,600,000
Pros:
(1) This allows the TSA to ensure appropriate staffing at the checkpoints helping to
minimize congestion.
(2) Allows TSA to focus on the checkpoints and on the safety and security of traveling
public.
Cons:
(1) None
This is the recommended alternative.
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Meeting Date: April 16, 2024
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary
Capital
Expense
Total
COST ESTIMATE
Original estimate
$0
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
AUTHORIZATION
Previous authorizations
0
Current request for authorization
0
$2,600,000
$2,600,000
Total authorizations, including this request
0
0
0
Remaining amount to be authorized
$0
$0
$0
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds
Seattle Tacoma Airline Consortium (STAC) for exit lane staffing reimbursement was not included
in the approved 2024 operating expense budget. The funding source would be the Airport
Development Fund. The expenses would be recovered through airline rates and charges.
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership)
Not Applicable
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
The STAC (Seattle Tacoma Airline Consortium) use their combined resources to purchase or hire
common needs, for example fuel or interline baggage (bags delivered from one airline to another
for connections). They have determined that the exit lane staffing is a common need and have
agreed to coordinate the staffing. Forecasted total spend through January 2025 is no more than
$2,600,000. If the full spend is realized the cost of reimbursement from May 1, 2024 through
January 15, 2025 will be $2,600,000.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
(1) Memorandum of Agreement
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
October 13, 2022 – The Commission authorized $235,000
June 8, 2023 – Executive Delegation Authorization Request for TSA Exit Lane Staffing Support
$1,300,000
