REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: MELISSA GARZA-PERRY, Airports Properties Manager
Airports Department
THROUGH: BRITTNEY VERROS, Airports Properties Supervisor
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the Lease Agreement with New Vision Aviation, Inc., a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization, that runs a training center for careers in aviation for residents and youth from disadvantaged communities at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH). (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Approve the Lease Agreement (Lease) with New Vision Aviation, Inc., a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization, to continue operating a training center for careers in aviation for residents and youth from disadvantaged communities at FCH for a term of three (3) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is $27,000.00, annually. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the contract is approximately $81,000 plus annual CPI adjustments. (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City 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, or designee, to execute this Lease with New Vision Aviation, Inc., a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization, to continue operating on FCH's airfield for a term of three (3) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is $27,000.00 for the first year, plus an annual CPI adjustment.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
New Vision Aviation has been on the airfield at FCH through a relationship with the City of Reedley & Reedley College since 2018. Due to operating requirements, New Vision Aviation opted to enter into their own agreement and move from the fo...
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