REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 20, 2019
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to an Aviation Land and Building Lease and Agreement with Flight Level Aviation, LLC.:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Approve a Lease between the City of Fresno and Flight Level Aviation, LLC., to operate as a Fixed Based Operator and related aviation operations at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute an Aviation Land and Building Lease and Agreement (Lease) with Flight Level Aviation, LLC. (Flight Level), to operate as a Fixed Based Operator (FBO) and related aviation operations at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Flight Level currently operates a charter service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and desires to expand their General Aviation presence by opening a maintenance facility and FBO at FCH. The new FBO will provide Central Valley's aviation community additional options related to aircraft maintenance, private pilot support services, fuel sales, etc. The term of the Lease is for five years, with a 30 day termination notice without cause.
BACKGROUND
Flight Level's current location is not able to accommodate its growing needs, and as a Reliever Airport, FCH offers an ideal opportunity to further support the General Aviation needs of the Valley. The Lease will allow Flight Level to create a maintenance facility using existing infrastructure at FCH, and provide a full range of aviation services as an FBO. An FBO allows support of aircraft up to 12,500 pounds gross weight and can include, (i) reta...
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