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Approve a Fuel Supply Agreement with Epic Aviation, LLC for aviation fuel for the Nut Tree Airport through FY2025/26; and Authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute the Fuel Supply Agreement with Epic Aviation and any future amendments within approved budget
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) with Epic Aviation, LLC ("Epic Aviation") for aviation fuel for the Nut Tree Airport through FY2025/26; and
2. Authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute the FSA with Epic Aviation and any future amendments within approved budget.
SUMMARY:
The County began operating fuel services at the Nut Tree Airport (Airport) in September 2012 generating fuel sales revenue for the Airport Operating Budget. The previous agreement and amendments with World Fuel Services recently expired. Staff is recommending that the Board approve the FSA for a 5-year period in order to continue fuel service operations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for the recommended FSA will be from the Airport Enterprise Fund and offset by the sale of fuel to aircraft owners and operators. During FY2019/20 the Airport purchased 122,557 gallons of fuel in the amount of $426,106, and generated fuel sales in the amount of $573,812. The approved Airport Budget (BU 9002) for the current FY 2020/21 includes $586,145 for fuel purchases. Total fuel sales are projected to be $712,779. If the recommended agreement is approved by the Board, fuel will be purchased for the remainder of FY2020/21 within approved appropriations. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2020/21 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
An FSA is necessary for the County to assure the supply of fuel for its customers and the flying public. Prio...
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