REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 21, 2020
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 Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC.:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Approve a Lease between the City of Fresno and Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC., to operate as a Specialized Aviation Service 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 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 Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC., (Mid-Valley), to operate as a Specialized Aviation Service Operator (SASO) and related aviation operations at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mid-Valley is interested in leasing 648 W. Kearney Boulevard (Leasehold), located at FCH, to store corporate aircraft. The Leasehold consists of 37,527 square feet of office, hangar, and ramp space. The term of the proposed Lease is for five years and includes two five-year options, with a 30-day written termination notice without cause.
BACKGROUND
As a SASO and in addition to storing corporate aircraft, Mid-Valley would also be able to engage in other Revenue Generating Aviation Activities, including but not limited to the following: any commercial activity which relates to the fabrication, operation, maintenance, modification, repair, cleaning [exterior and/or interior], refurbishing, restoration, overhaul, painting, plating or refinishing of aircraft; demonstration flights; aircraft rental; sightseeing flights; aircraft sales, including fractional ownership; management of aircraft owned by o...
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