needed once completed. Commissioner Beruff seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
Mr. Piccolo noted that many of the suggestions came from our rank and file employees and stated on a good note there is a proposal in the U.S. Senate that would authorize the use of AIP funding for operational and maintenance costs by airports. Mr. Piccolo answered questions on the status of the FBOs. He noted with the uncertainty of commercial travel, FBO traffic has increased, but still uncertain for the future. We have seen an uptick in private international jet traffic. There were questions on how our legacy and other airlines are doing. Mr. Stuckey gave an update on the flights and stated currently we have not lost any destinations, but the legacy airlines are reducing the number of daily flights to the same destination. We are seeing less passengers inbound and more outbound. We typically have about 5,000 outbound passengers, with today's outbound at 1500.
Approval Second Amendment to the General Ground Lease with Airport Flyers Inc.
Construction Contract Award to Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the Parking Lot Expansion Project
Approval: Construction Contract Award to Stellar Development for the Fuel Farm Expansion Project
Approval: Professional Design Contract to Sweet Sparkman Architects for the Rental Car Office Renovation Project
Approval: SMAA Resolution 2020-03, Customer Facility Charge Imposed on Rental Car Companies
Approval: Set Public Hearing on SMAA Resolution 2020-04, Amending FY 2020 Budget
Approval: Temporary Adjustment to Allowed Use of Sick Leave and One Time Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Benefit Offer to Certain Employees
MOTION: Commissioner Beruff moved approval of Agenda Items 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G as presented and authorize staff to prepare any documents needed. Commissioner Holder seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY (6-0)
Mr. Piccolo stated we will continue to build one tank for the fuel farm project and plan to put all other projects not started and previously approved by the Board on hold until we have a better idea how and when to proceed. Commissioner Beruff felt that to the extent that we have the financial power to continue the projects it is important for the Airport to lessen the impact of COVID-19 to the community by keeping people working, look at our balance sheet to see how much the Airport can tolerate. Mr. Piccolo stated we will hold up on the Parking lot expansion project (150 additional spaces) as that project is totally funded by the Airport and not subject to FAA or FDOT money. If the federal government passes a relief bill as previously discussed, we may be able to proceed with the projects depending on the numbers. Commissioner Beruff stated that if it becomes necessary in between our board meetings, he would support keeping the projects moving if the federal government passes a stimulus bill, and to support Mr. Piccolo by consenting to keep projects moving if our balance sheet is not detrimentally affected.
The following department reports were accepted: