CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 11, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LICENSE AGREEMENT A9460 WITH MOBILEMONEY, INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2026 FOR AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM) SERVICES AT
THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Airport
SUMMARY:
This action will retroactively approve Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement No. A9460 with MobileMoney, Inc. to extend the term through December 31, 2026, for automated teller machine (ATM) services at the Palm Springs International Airport (Airport).
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve retroactively Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement No. A9460 with MobileMoney, Inc. to extend the term through December 31, 2026, for automated teller machine (ATM) services at the Palm Springs International Airport.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents subject to such changes/revisions agreeable to the City Manager and City Attorney.
BUSINESS PRINCIPAL DISCLOSURE:
According to the Public Integrity Disclosure form (Attachment B) confirmed on February 11, 2026, MobileMoney, Inc. is registered to do business in the state of California.
BACKGROUND:
On December 14, 2023, the City Council approved License Agreement No. A9460 (Attachment C), with MobileMoney, Inc. to provide three ATMs at the Airport with a one- year term beginning January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The License Fee per transaction is $1.25 with a maximum transaction fee of $3.95 per transaction to process a cash withdrawal of funds at the ATM’s.
City Council Staff Report
March 11, 2026 -- Page 2
Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement A9460 with MobileMoney, Inc.
On February 27, 2025, the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. A9460 (Attachment D), with MobileMoney, Inc. to amend the term of the agreement from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
The Airport Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) provide passengers with easy access to cash and other financial services while traveling. ATMs serve a critical role in ensuring access to cash for various needs, ranging from daily expenses to unexpected emergencies, regardless of one's banking affiliation. Their versatility in facilitating different financial transactions and enhancing the overall travel experience underscores their importance. Furthermore, these ATMs also cater to the financial needs of the public and Airport staff, promoting efficient operations and boosting the local economy by enabling on-site commerce with access to cash. The total surcharge transactions in Calendar Years (CY) 2019 through 2025 are reflected in Table 1.
Table 1
MONTH CY2019 CY2020 CY2021 CY2022 CY2023 CY2024 CY2025
January 800 687 169 259 492 333 287
February 848 699 203 295 493 351 334
March 910 411 322 63 465 485 347
April 933 58 261 367 509 421 325
May 594 64 259 276 341 331 272
June 435 114 247 197 257 202 200
July 421 142 232 262 303 161 186
August 399 126 251 267 257 189 196
September 461 132 269 332 291 202 191
October 554 162 296 413 309 283 251
November 595 17 312 402 403 274 254
December 639 198 346 658 333 320 314
TOTAL TRANSACTIONS 7,589 2,810 3,167 3,791 4,453 3,552 3,157 STAFF ANALYSIS:
To address the current needs of Airport travelers, guests, staff, and the public, a one-year continuation is being proposed as the second amendment to the License Agreement. The original intent was to prepare and release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Automated Teller Services in the summer of 2024. The draft RFP for ATM Services has been submitted to Procurement with an expected publishing date in the spring of 2026. The RFP seeks additional ATM services like currency exchange and potentially new locations within the terminal one expansion. MobileMoney, Inc. will have the opportunity to participate in the RFP process.
With the ongoing demand for cash withdrawal services at the Airport, staff recommends the retroactive approval of an amendment to the License Agreement with MobileMoney, City Council Staff Report
March 11, 2026 -- Page 3
Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement A9460 with MobileMoney, Inc.
Inc. This License Agreement will ensure the continued presence of three ATMs at the Airport which will maintain the Airport’s commitment to providing accessible and convenient financial services to Airport travelers, guests, and staff. The extended term of the amended agreement will continue the current license fee of $1.25 per transaction per cash withdrawal with a maximum charge of $3.95.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The requested City Council action is not a “Project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15378(a), a “Project” means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The requested action is to approve contracts for the above-mentioned services, and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b), in that a “Project” does not include: (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:
Approval of this action supports City Council Strategic Plan Broad Goal of Economic Development, as well as the Airport’s Strategic Plan Priority 4 – Goal 2, Maximize non- aeronautical revenue opportunities for the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Retroactive approval of this action will result in continued Airport Revenues of approximately $3,100 for CY 2026 (based upon CY 2025) to Airport Fund 415.38140 – Terminal Concessions.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Harry Barrett Jr.
City Attorney: Geremy Holm
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Amendment No. 2 to License Agreement No. A9460
B. Public Integrity Disclosure Form
C. License Agreement No. A9460
D. Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. A9460