LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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AIRPORT - ECKO AIR, LLC CONSENT TO SUBLEASE TO BLUE AIR TRAINING LLC
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to execute written consent allowing ECKO Air, LLC to sublease portions of its Leased Premises to Blue Air Training LLC. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all necessary actions to execute the written consent.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
In operation since 2004, ECKO Air leases approximately 28,840 square feet of land on which they constructed a hangar and office facility. During this time ECKO has subleased the area to a number of firms to provide specialized aviation services to the general aviation community. The hangar/office has been used for an aircraft avionics shop, an aircraft maintenance and repair facility, and a flight training facility. The hangar is currently vacant.
ECKO Air, LLC contacted Airport Staff requesting approval to sublease the facility to Blue Air Training LLC. Blue Air Training provides specialized contract training services to the United States Military and will use the area to house and maintain their aircraft.
Article XXXIII of the lease agreement requires written consent of the City for any sublease. The Consent By Lessor Document provides the required written consent without granting rights not contained in the original lease as amended. A separate Operating Permit between the City and Blue Air Training LLC will be executed in order to provide the financial framework for Blue Air Training LLC to operate at the Airport.
PRIOR ACTION:
July 22, 2004 - City Council approved the lease agreement and operating permit with ECKO Air, LLC.
September 27, 2012 - City Council approves sublease to Heli-Works, LLC / Dyncorp International.
January 31, 2017 - Mayor approves sublease to Resicum.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
ECKO Air, LLC will continue lease payments to the Airport. Blue Air Training LLC will pay a $250 annual operating permit fee.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
1/24/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Daniel E. Flynn, Airport Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Consent By Lessor to ECKO Air LLC
PRESENTATION: No end