REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
July 17, 2014
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to a lease agreement for hangar facility and ramp space at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) (Council District 3) - Airports Department
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301(a) and (d)/Class (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines to authorize Lease with William Newburn dba Pacific Coast Aero Marine Repair at FCH
2. Approve a lease between the City and William Newburn dba Pacific Coast Aero Marine Repair
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption and approve a lease with William Newburn dba Pacific Coast Aero Marine Repair at FCH.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mr. Newburn has been operating Pacific Aero Marine Repair, an aircraft and avionics repair business, at FCH, since 2002. The current five-year lease expired May 31, 2014 and has been in holdover since then. The new five year lease incorporates an updated annual fair market rent of $31,200. This represents an increase of $13,200 which gives it parity with other similar hangar leases at FCH.
The lease area consists of 38,251 square feet of land, including existing paved aircraft ramp (ramp) and a 12,600 square foot hangar facility.
BACKGROUND
William Newburn's business includes the sale, installation, calibration and repair of aircraft radios and electronic navigation and landing aids (avionics). The business has been conducted from this hangar and another adjacent hangar which is under a separate lease from the City.
Mr. Newburn's business is a valuable asset to the regional general aviation community and serves as a primary maintenance facility for numerous aircraft charter operations. His knowledge of rare and antique aircraft engines also allows him to serve a specialized market ranging ...
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