Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the building lease with DHL Express (USA), Inc., to include portions of the Airport cargo apron area for aircraft parking positions and cargo handling area for air freight and mail handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, commencing on January 1, 2026. Funding: This item is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation.

The City Council is set to authorize the negotiation and execution of an amendment to the building lease with DHL Express (USA), Inc. This amendment will incorporate portions of the Airport cargo apron area for aircraft parking and cargo handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, effective January 1, 2026. The agreement consolidates existing contracts and will include preferential use of approximately 19,684 sq ft of cargo handling space and 58,489 sq ft of aircraft parking space. This amendment is projected to be revenue neutral in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget for Austin Aviation.

This agreement will streamline cargo operations at the airport, potentially leading to more efficient air freight and mail handling for residents.

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