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959.05 STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES.
   The City has established standards for commercial aeronautical activities at the Airport. The following space requirements are to be used in determining the space needs for the activities listed below:
   (a)   Office: Not less than fifty square feet per employee.
   (b)   Public restrooms: In conformance with applicable building code.
   (c)   Off-street parking: 1.5 parking spaces per employee.
   (d)   Briefing and/or classroom: Not less than 124 square feet.
   (e)   Lobby area: Not less than 124 square feet.
   (f)   Aircraft storage: Sized for aircraft submitted in the proposal.
   (g)   Aircraft maintenance and/or repair area: Not less than 4,800 square feet with the repair/maintenance area having an interior clear span height of not less than seventeen feet except for structures existing on or before July 1, 1982.
   The requirements for items (a) to (e) above shall be in addition to the space requirements for aircraft storage and/or the maintenance and/or repair area.
   Any detached occupied building constructed shall contain not less than 1,000 square feet.
   All structures shall be designed and built as permanent structures.
   All plans for the improvements of land and buildings shall be submitted with the certification of either a registered architect and/or registered engineer.
   The City shall be solely responsible to determine if the site improvements conform to the standards set forth in these regulations.
   In the event two or more activities require the same space needs (e.g., restrooms) the City may allow the space to be combined to meet each activity's space requirements.    If the applicant wishes to do this, the application shall reflect this combined space approach.
   Fuel dispensing operations may only be engaged in by a GFBO.
(Ord. 01-299. Passed 8-21-01.)
 
959.06 APPLICATIONS FORMAT AND PROCEDURES.
   Applications for leases of ground and/or facilities in the Airport, or for permission to carry on any commercial aeronautical activity or any other aeronautical related commercial activity in the Airport, with the necessary permits and licenses, shall be filed with the Airport Manager in writing along with an application processing fee of Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00). The applicant shall submit all information and material necessary, or requested, to establish to the satisfaction of the City that the applicant will qualify and will comply with these rules and regulations. The application shall be signed and submitted by a party authorized to sign for the business. A listing of names, including all interested parties, shall be submitted with the application.
   (a)   Minimum Application Information/Format. The City shall not accept or take action on a request until after the interested party submits, in writing, a proposal which sets forth the scope of the proposed operation(s). The application shall include:
      (1)   The legal name and address of the applicant.
      (2)   The proposed land use, facility and/or activity.
      (3)   The names and qualifications of the personnel to be involved in conducting such activity.
      (4)   The financial responsibility and ability of the applicant and operator to perform and provide the activity sought for a minimum of three months.
      (5)   The tools, equipment, services and inventory, if any, proposed to be furnished in connection with such activity.
      (6)   The requested or proposed date for commencement of the activity and the term of conducting the same.
      (7)   The estimated cost of any structure or facility to be furnished, the proposed specifications for the same and the means or method of financing such.
      (8)   The specific types and amounts of insurance proposed in accordance with minimum requirements for the activity.
      (9)   Names and a financial statement of proposed guarantors of the lease.
      (10)   Submission of a pro forma operating statement for first year.
   (b)   Supporting Documents. The applicant shall submit the listed supportive documents to the Airport Manager. Other documents and information may be requested by the Airport Manager.
      (1)   Financial statement: A current financial statement certified or prepared by a certified public accountant.
      (2)   Assets: A written listing of the assets owned or proposed to be purchased which will be used in the business in the airport.
      (3)   Credit report: A current credit report covering all areas in which the applicant has done business up to the past ten years.
      (4)   Authorization for release of information: A written authorization for the FAA and CAB and all aviation or aeronautic commissions, administrators or departments of all states in which the applicant has engaged in aviation business to supply the Airport Manager with all information in their files relating to the applicant or his operation. The applicant shall execute such forms, releases and discharges as may be requested by any of these agencies.
      (5)   Aircraft: Copies of aircraft registration(s) and/or lease agreement(s) showing the type and number of aircraft to be used by the applicant in his/her proposed activities.
   (c)   Action by City Manager. The City Manager shall convene a committee comprised of the Airport Manager, the Chairman of the Airport Advisory Board, a city attorney and such other persons as the City Manager deems advisable to consider the application, negotiate the terms of a lease and/or license and thereafter make a recommendation to the City Manager.
   (d)   The City may lease any Airport property now or hereafter owned by the City on such terms and conditions as the City may prescribe by negotiation, public auction or sealed bids. All leases made pursuant to public auction or sealed bids shall be made to a responsible bidder at the highest and best rental bid, in accordance with normal bid procedures.
   (e)   The City shall be the sole authority in determining the financial capability and capacity of persons proposing activities on the Airport.
   (f)   If the City Manager is able to determine that an applicant meets all requirements and standards pertaining to the type of commercial activity for which a license is sought, the City Manager shall issue a license to the applicant; otherwise no license shall issue to the applicant. Licenses issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire on the expiration date of the lease entered into between the City and the applicant related to the license. In the event the City terminates a lease entered into pursuant to this Chapter, the license related to such terminated lease shall expire at the same time such lease termination becomes effective.
 
959.07 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
   No person shall be granted an exclusive right to conduct any commercial aeronautical activity or any other aeronautical related commercial activity in the Airport. No person shall be permitted to use any land or structure to conduct any commercial aeronautical activity or any other aeronautical related commercial activity or the solicitation of
business unless in accordance with the standards herein established.
   Prior to the leasing of any space, whether ground or building, and prior to commencing any operation or business in the Airport, a prospective lessee shall present evidence satisfactory to the City that the prospective lessee meets the minimum standards established herein for engaging in such business in the Airport. The City, as owner of the Airport, may engage in such activities as it deems to be appropriate and in its best interest.
   (a)   The lessee shall, prior to exercising the privileges of the lease, obtain and during the term of his lease, keep current all State, Federal and local licenses required for each phase of his/her Airport activity and comply at all times during the term of his/her lease with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
   (b)   Upon execution of the lease agreement, and before the applicant is given possession of the leasehold, the applicant shall post a performance bond of eighty percent (80%) of the amount of the total estimated construction cost of all leasehold capital improvements to be erected by the applicant, guaranteeing the construction of all such facilities in accordance with the plans and specifications thereon within the time specified under the lease. If such construction or improvements are valued at less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), no performance bond is required.
   (c)   Before the applicant is given possession of the leasehold, the applicant shall provide the City with a surety bond in the amount equal to two months of the annual lease guaranteeing payment of rentals reserved under the lease.
   (d)   Each lessee is expressly prohibited from conducting any activity at the Airport other than as provided for by the lease.
   (e)   If the nature of the activity to be conducted by the lessee requires an environmental impact statement, the lessee, at his/her expense, shall prepare and submit such a statement to measure the effect of the activity to be conducted on the ecology of the area which may be impacted.
   (f)   Each activity to be conducted by the lessee shall be conducted and located in conformity with the Airport Master Plan, Airport Operations Manual and the Airport Layout Plan, in effect at this time and as may be amended from time to time.
   (g)   All leasehold improvements shall be constructed in accordance with detailed construction plans and specifications which shall be submitted to the Airport Manager and have approval of the City. All construction shall meet the building code requirements of all applicable governing bodies.
   (h)   The prospective lessee shall disclose if the applicant has previously been held in default of any lease agreement, contract, license or permit relating to the operation of a business by a court of law or other cognizant legal authority.
   (i)   The prospective lessee shall have a satisfactory credit rating. Refusal to submit necessary information for making a credit appraisal shall disqualify the applicant from further consideration.
   (j)   The prospective lessee shall demonstrate a current financial net worth showing that he/she holds unencumbered current assets in a total amount equaling at least three months' estimated maintenance and operating expenses. Applicant shall also demonstrate that he/she has the capital required or unconditional financial backing sufficient to construct all leasehold improvements required by these standards and shall unconditionally commit to such construction within a specified period of time. If commitments of the lease are not followed, the City may, at its option, take necessary steps to foreclose on the performance bond.
   (k)   All structures and improvements hereafter erected or placed on the leasehold shall require the lessee to obtain the prior written approval thereof from the FAA. For approval by the FAA, the lessee shall submit thereto, in triplicate, "Notice of Construction or Alteration" on FAA Form 7460-1, properly completed and accompanied by a map or sketch, prepared at a scale large enough to permit evaluation of the proposed buildings or structures with respect to airspace utilization and FAA Technical Standard Ord. N-18 and showing the height and dimensions of such buildings or structures and their relationship to the Airport.
 
959.08 MINIMUM ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS.
   (a)   Term of Lease. A ground lease with no leasehold improvements existing at the time of the lease shall only be for a period of time sufficient for the lessee to amortize his/her cost of fixed capital improvements such as, but not limited to, construction of buildings, improvements and paving of parking lots or tiedown areas. The term of the lease shall be commensurate with the value of the leasehold improvement. If no leasehold improvement is made, the term of the lease shall be negotiable.
 
   (b)   Condition of Lease. In all leases where the lessee constructs improvements or alters existing improvements to the leased premises, including but not limited to buildings, parking lots, hangars and parking aprons, such improvements shall become the property of the City at the termination of the lease unless the City determines that it would not be in its best interest to own such improvements. In that event, the lessee shall remove such improvements within sixty days of the termination of the lease at the lessee's sole expense.
 
   (c)   City Buy-out of Improvements. The City, at its option, may purchase any and all leasehold improvements or alterations to existing improvements to the leased premises. The purchase by the City shall be at a negotiated price and be included in the lease. Such prices shall be on a pro-rated basis defined in the lease during the term of the lease.
 
   (d)   General.
      (1)   Building space requirements may be provided in one building, attached buildings or separate buildings.
      (2)   All applicants and their employees who are required to hold licenses and permits shall maintain such licenses and permits during the course of the lease agreement.
      (3)   All persons offering any of the services or combinations thereof may do so only under written lease or agreement with the Airport owner.
 
   (e)   Rates and Charges. All leases shall be subject to negotiations with the City. Such leases may include but not be limited to the following financial arrangements:
      (1)   A standard rate: All lessees may pay to the City a standard rate which shall be determined by the fair market value of the properties leased by the City to the lessee and remuneration for ancillary services and privileges provided by the City to the lease.
      (2)   Percentage rental: In all leases except leases for nonrevenue producing commercial activities, the lessee may pay to the City, in addition to the standard rate, such percentage of the gross revenue of the lessee's activities conducted at the Airport as is mutually agreed to by both parties.
      (3)   In addition, the City may impose upon the lessee, by lease, such other charges and fees as may be appropriate under the circumstances.
 
   (f)   The provisions of these minimum standards shall in no way negate or cause to be null or void existing leases with the Fixed Base Operators and Airport tenants at the Municipal Airport. No new leases or renewals shall be executed with persons at the Airport, nor shall amendments to existing leases be executed unless they are made subject to the provisions of these minimum standards.
 
   (g)   Any commercial aeronautical activity not listed under SFBO or GFBO activities shall be reviewed and approved on its own merit as the occasion or need arises and shall then be included in these minimum standards.
 
959.09 MANDATORY LEASE CLAUSES.
   (a)   Lessee agrees to operate the premises leased for the use and benefit of the public:
      (1)   To furnish good, prompt and efficient service, adequate to meet all the reasonable demands for its service at the Airport.
      (2)   To furnish such service on a fair, equal and nondiscriminatory basis to all users thereof.
      (3)   To charge fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory prices for each unit of sale or service, provided that the lessee may be allowed to make reasonable and nondiscriminatory discounts, rebates or other similar types of price reductions.
 
   (b)   The lessee, his/her agents and employees shall not discriminate against any person or class of persons by reason of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation in providing any service or in the use of any of its facilities provided for the public, in any manner prohibited by part 152 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The lessee further agrees to comply with such enforcement procedures as the United States might demand that the lessor take in order to comply with the sponsor's assurances.
 
   (c)   The lessor shall be responsible for the payment of all property taxes for the areas leased to it. The lessee shall be responsible for the payment of all other taxes whether City, State or Federal which arise or may arise as a result of its operation conducted on the leased premises.
 
   (d)   It is understood and agreed that nothing contained in the lease shall be construed to grant or authorize the granting of an exclusive right of service.
(Ord. 18-24. Passed 1-30-18.)
 
959.10 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
   The lessee shall be fully responsible and assume all risks from fire, storms and accidents to their own employees or the general public and shall take out and maintain appropriate insurance coverage as agreed to in the lease. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained during the term of the lease agreement. The City shall be named as an additional insured on each policy and shall be provided evidence of the existence of stipulated insurance in the form of copies of insurance policies or certificates of insurance. The City shall be given at least thirty days' written notice of policy alterations, cancellations or deletions.
   The lessor reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of minimum coverage required, commensurate with the type and extent of service to be performed.
   The lessee shall protect the public and the City from any and all lawful damages, claims or liability caused by its operations at the Airport; and at its sole cost and expense, provide premises liability in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single-limit, bodily injury and property damage. In addition, the City may require the lessee to provide product liability insurance in a minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single-limit, bodily injury and property damage.
   Where applicable, the lessee shall be required to provide and keep in force, during the term of the lease, hangarkeepers liability insurance with the minimum amount being one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per aircraft for each occurrence.
 
959.11 SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES.
   The following specialty commercial aeronautical activities that are offered and/or provided, for compensation, in or from the Airport shall comply with the requirements set forth below. These activities are credited to the person in fulfillment of General Fixed Base Operator requirements. Any person engaging in two or fewer of the below listed activities shall be considered a "Specialty Fixed Base Operator". If a person engages in three or more of the below listed activities or two with a fuel dispensing operation, then the person shall comply with the regulations for a General Fixed Base Operator.
   (a)   Aircraft Sales and/or Aircraft Rental. Any person wanting to engage in the sale or lease of new or used aircraft shall lease and/or provide as a minimum the following:
      (1)   Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage and off-street parking.
      (2)   Building(s). Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for office, lobby area, and public restrooms.
      (3)   Personnel. One person having a valid FAA pilot certificate with ratings appropriate for the types of aircraft offered for sale or lease.
      (4)   Services. Provide for adequate servicing of aircraft and accessories during warranty periods (new aircraft only).
      (5)   Hours of operation. The normal operating hours shall be at the operator's discretion. However, operator shall be open not less than twenty hours per week and should be reasonably available to the public.
         (Ord. 01-299. Passed 8-21-01.)
   (b)   Flight Instruction. Any person wanting to engage in pilot flight instruction, including ground school, and/or aircraft rental shall provide as a minimum the following:
      (1)   Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage, and off-street parking.
      (2)   Buildings. Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for classroom and/or briefing room, lobby area, office, and public restroom facilities.
      (3)   Personnel. One person holding a valid commercial pilot certificate with ratings appropriate for the types of aircraft offered for rent. If flight instruction is offered, that person should hold a current flight instructor certificate with ratings appropriate to the type of training offered.
      (4)   Aircraft. Not less than one properly certificated aircraft owned or leased in writing to the lessee. If flight instruction is offered, such aircraft shall be equipped for flight instruction.
      (5)   Hours of operation. The normal operating hours shall be at the operator's discretion, but he/she should be reasonably available to the public.
         (Ord. 01-299. Passed 8-21-01.)
   (c)   Charter Operations. Any person wanting to engage in charter operations shall hold an FAA Air Taxi/Commercial Operator (ATCO) certificate (issued under FAR Part 135) or an Air Carrier/Commercial Operator certificate (issued under FAR Parts 121 or 127) with operations specifications covering the services offered and all certificates required by the Civil Aeronautics Board. The following shall be provided at a minimum:
      (1)   Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage and off-street parking.
      (2)   Building(s). Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for office, lobby area and public restrooms.
      (3)   Aircraft. At least one properly certified four-place aircraft or aircraft with not less than 500 pounds payload capacity owned or leased by the person.
      (4)   Hours of operation. Normal operating hours open not less than five days a week. Hours of operation for commercial operators are at the lessee's discretion.
   (d)   Airframe and Powerplant Repair. Any person wanting to engage in airframe and power plant repair service shall provide as a minimum the following:
      (1)   Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), aircraft storage and off-street parking.
      (2)   Buildings. Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for aircraft maintenance area, office, lobby area and public restrooms. The aircraft maintenance area shall meet State and local industrial code requirements.
      (3)   Personnel. Not less than one person currently certified by FAA with ratings appropriate for work being performed.
      (4)   Equipment. Sufficient equipment, supplies and availability of parts to perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or equivalent for the work being performed.
      (5)   Hours of operation. Normal operating hours open not less than five days a week.
   (e)   Aircraft Accessories Installation and Repair. Any person wanting to engage in the installation or repair of aircraft accessories, including avionics and aircraft instruments, shall provide as a minimum the following:
      (1)   Land. The leasehold shall contain sufficient space for building(s), and off-street parking.
      (2)   Buildings. Lease or construct properly lighted and heated space for work area, office, lobby area, and public restrooms. The work area shall meet State and local industrial code requirements.
      (3)   Personnel. Not less than one person with ratings, licenses and permits appropriate for work being performed.
      (4)   Equipment. Sufficient equipment, supplies and availability of parts to perform maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations or the equivalent for the work being performed.
      (5)   Hours of operation. Normal operating hours open not less than five days a week.
 
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