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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey AgendaPacket Board of Commissioners and Board Committee Meetings 2026-05-21

Port Authority Approves $7.7M Tree Management MOA at JFK

Up to $7.7 million (including $7 million base compensation plus up to $700,000 for unforeseen conditions)Port Authority of New York and New JerseyCITY OF NEW YORK ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (PARKS)May 21, 2026

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Description

The Port Authority Board authorized a 10‑year Memorandum of Agreement with the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation worth up to $7.7 million to manage trees and wildlife in Idlewild Park adjacent to JFK. The agreement funds annual payments and contingency work to prevent tree obstructions in FAA‑regulated runway safety areas while establishing protocols for replanting and reshaping the park.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Up to $7.7 million (including $7 million base compensation plus up to $700,000 for unforeseen conditions)

Vendor

CITY OF NEW YORK ACTING THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION (PARKS)

Agency

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ

Contract Type

MAINTENANCE

Document Date

May 21, 2026

Contract Term

10-year Memorandum of Agreement effective on or about June 30, 2026

Renewal Date

2036-06-29

Renewal Info

New 10‑year MOA replacing a prior agreement authorized in May 2014; provides $7 million base compensation over the term plus up to $700,000 for unforeseen operational conditions. Any future renewal or modification would require new Board action.

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