REPORT TO STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Approve Stadium Authority Security Improvements Capital Expense Project Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Section 2.9 of the Stadium Management Agreement between the Santa Clara Stadium Authority (Stadium Authority), Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC (StadCo), and Forty Niners Stadium Management Company LLC (Stadium Manager), the Stadium Manager is responsible for maintaining Levi’s Stadium (Stadium) “in the Required Condition and operate it as a high-quality NFL and multi-purpose public sports, public assembly, exhibit and entertainment facility…”
The Stadium Authority Board (Board) adopted the Stadium Authority Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Budget on March 10, 2026. This budget includes among other things the Stadium Manager Shared Stadium Expense budget as well as several Capital Expense (CapEx) project budgets. On August 18, 2026, the Board took action to approve and authorize the Stadium Manager to enter into an agreement with Superior Alarm Systems, a security integrator, to design, integrate, modernize and maintain critical security systems at Levi’s Stadium. The not to exceed amount of the agreement is $1,838,022 with $250,000 being funded through the approved Stadium Manager’s Shared Stadium Expense budget (for which the Stadium Authority is responsible for 50% of the cost) and the remaining $1,588,022 is being funded through six previously approved security CapEx projects.
DISCUSSION
The Stadium Manager has requested that the six distinct security CapEx projects that will be used to fund the work associated with the Superior Alarm Systems agreement be consolidated into one Stadium Security Improvements CapEx project. This will support the implementation of the overall security enhancements under the agreement. The consolidation of the projects will also provide the Stadium Manager with flexibility to sequence and prioritize security improvements in a manner that reflects Levi’s Stadium’s needs as a whole rather than as discrete standalone initiatives. An assessment is currently underway and higher priority projects have been identified beyond the stand-alone projects currently in the CapEx Budget. The consolidation of these projects creates flexibility for the Stadium Manager to expedite and complete the highest priority projects with the available funds already approved for security projects. All projects will be coordinated with the Police Department as part of the regular overall stadium public safety event coordination.
The six existing CapEx project budget line items are detailed below.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations in that it is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment. The six existing projects identified for consolidation as part of this proposed budget amendment are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 “Existing Facilities” as the activity consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities mechanical equipment or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencies determination.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the Stadium Authority as this action would consolidate previously approved security CapEx project budgets into one.
COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the Stadium Manager per section 4.6 of the Management Agreement as well as the Stadium Authority Acting Treasurer, Executive Director and Counsel’s Offices.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Expense Budget Amendment to consolidate six existing security capital project budgets totaling $1,588,022 into one Stadium Security Improvement project budget.
Staff
Reviewed by: Linh Lam, Acting Treasurer
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, Executive Director