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In plain English

This resolution approves a three-year extension of the ground lease between San Francisco and United Airlines, including rent adjustments and updates to legal provisions. It will take effect only after receiving approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Ground Lease No. 96-0268 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and United Airlines, Inc. to extend the term by three years, provide for rent adjustments during the extension term, and update certain legal provisions required by applicable local, state, and federal laws, as defined herein, to take effect only after approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Introduced: Nov 9, 2021
Final action: Dec 17, 2021
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to extend the ground lease between the City and United Airlines for Plot 7X at San Francisco International Airport.

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Initial Lease ApprovalOctober 18, 1996
Airport Commission

The Airport Commission approved Ground Lease No. 96-0268 with United Airlines for approximately 11.30 acres at the Airport for a period of 25 years.

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Lease Approval with AddendumFebruary 21, 1997
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the lease, including Addendum No. 1, which allowed United Airlines to extend the lease term after compliance with the Non-Discrimination in City Contracts and Benefits Ordinance.

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Lease ExpirationAugust 31, 2021
United Airlines

United Airlines exercised its right to extend the lease through this date, marking the end of the current lease term.

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Modification ApprovalOctober 19, 2021
Airport Commission

The Airport Commission approved Modification No. 1 to the lease, which proposed a three-year extension and updates to legal provisions.

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Submission to Board of SupervisorsNovember 1, 2021
Airport Commission

The Airport Commission submitted the proposed Modification No. 1 to the Board of Supervisors for approval, including necessary accompanying documents.

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Committee RecommendationDecember 1, 2021
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to approve Modification No. 1 to the lease.

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Final ApprovalDecember 7, 2021
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving Modification No. 1, extending the lease term by three years.

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How they voted

ADOPTED
Board of Supervisors ยท Dec 7, 2021Pass
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Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardOct 29, 2021
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 9, 2021
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeDec 1, 2021
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 7, 2021
โœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorDec 17, 2021
โœ“APPROVED