HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-04 - Agendas - Final AGENDA FOR THE AIRPORT BOARD MEETING
May 4, 2000
1 :30 p.m.
Terminal Conference Room
Fayetteville Municipal Airport
4500 S. School Avenue
Fayetteville, Arkansas
I Call to Order.
2. Minutes of the April 6, 2000 meeting.
3 . Old Business:
a. Revised Airport Minimum Standards
4. New Business:
a. Amendment to Task Order #2 of the contract with McClelland Consulting
Engineers (re: T-Hangars). This will be on the May 16, 2000 City Council
Agenda.
5 . Other Business:
a. Report on corn maze by Zena Star
b. Marketing report
C. By-law information
FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT � DRAKE FIELD
4500 S, SCHOOL AVENUE
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
MINIMUM STANDARDS
FOR OPERATIONS 01%
AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
N.AlF A Y E -r Y E V I L L. E
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
ORIGINALLY ADOPTED: February 16, 1981 Resolution 25-81
AMENDED: May, 18, 1993 Resolution 5043
REVISED AND REPLACED: (date & Resolution #)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS 3
SECTION 2 : USE OF AIRPORT RESTRICTED 4
SECTION 3 : GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 4
SECTION 4 : PENALTIES 13
SECTION 5 : APPLICATIONS 14
SECTION 6 : NOTICE 15
SECTION 7 : LEASE/CONTRACT/PERMIT 15
SECTION 8 : STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES 16
SECTION 9 : STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES 18
Item A: Fuel and Sales 19
Item B : Multiple Service Providers/Combination
Activities (Full service FBO's) 20
Item C : Aircraft Charter and Taxi Service 21
Item D : Aircraft Rental and Sales 22
Item E: Aircraft Engine, Airframe and Accessory
Sales and Maintenance 23
Item F: Flight Training 24
Item G: Crop Dusting and Spraying 25
Item H : Avionics Sales and Maintenance 25
Item 1 : Non -Public Fueling 27
Item J : Specialized Services 27
Item K: Hangar Construction and Rental 28
Item L: Basic lease Terms and Conditions 28
Item M: Construction of Corporate Hangars
By Others Than the Fixed Base Operator 30
SECTION 10: AMENDMENTS TO STANDARDS AND NOTICES 30
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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR OPERATION AND
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
AT FAYETTEVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
It being necessary to protect the public health, safety and interest at Fayetteville
Municipal Airport, the following procedures and minimum standards are hereby
promulgated and adopted for the use of any land or facility at said Airport.
SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the following terms shall have the meaning listed :
AIR OPERATIONS AREA: - (AOA) That portion of the Airport designated for use by aircraft
and including all runways, taxiways, ramps, aprons and any other areas so delineated
for use by aircraft, inside the perimeter fence.
AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY: - Shall mean any activity which involves, makes possible, or
is required for the operation of aircraft or which contributes to, or is required for, the
safety of such operations and shall include, but not by way of limitation, all activities
commonly conducted on airports, such as charter operations, pilot training , aircraft
rental , sight seeing, aerial photography, crop dusting, aerial advertising and surveying ,
air carrier operations, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products,
whether or not conducted in conjunction with other included activities, repair and
maintenance of aircraft, sale of aircraft parts, sale of maintenance of aircraft
accessories, radio, communication and navigation equipment and any other activity
which, because of its direct relationship to the operation of aircraft, can appropriately
be regarded as an "aeronautical activity".
AIRCRAFT: - Any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for
navigation of or flight in the air.
AIRPORT: - Shall mean Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Fayetteville, Arkansas owned and
operated by the City of Fayetteville as a Department.
AIRPORT BOARD : - Shall mean the five member Board, appointed by the Mayor to
provide guidance for Airport Development.
AIRPORT MANAGER: - Shall mean the Manager of the Airport as designated by the City
of Fayetteville or his/her designated alternate.
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AIRPORT TRAFFIC AREA: - Shall be as defined in the current Federal Aviation
Regulations, Part 1 , and as such may be amended from time to time .
CITY COUNCIL: - Shall mean the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Council as duly
constituted at any time.
DRIVER: - Any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
MASTER PLAN : - means the scaled dimensional layout of the entire airport, indication
of current and proposed usage for each identifiable segment as approved by the City
of Fayetteville Council and the Federal Aviation Administration .
MINIMUM STANDARDS: - The qualifications established herein, as amended from time
to time by the City Council upon recommendation of the Airport Manager, setting forth
the minimum requirements to be met as a condition for the right to conduct any
commercial activity on the Airport.
MOTOR VEHICLE: - any ground vehicle that is self-propelled .
MOVEMENT AREA: - the area which is under the direct control of the tower, it includes
500 feet perpendicular to and either side of the runway centerline, 200 feet outward
from each threshold and a 118 foot area which encompasses each taxiway.
PERSON : - Any individual , firm, partnership, corporation, company or association; and
including any trustee, receiver of similar representative thereof.
PILOT: - Any person who is responsible for control of an aircraft.
SECTION 2: USE OF AIRPORT RESTRICTED
No person, firm, association, corporation or entity, incorporated or otherwise, shall use
the Airport for any commercial activity, unless approved by a written permit, lease
agreement or Letter of Agreement from the City of Fayetteville/Airport Manager.
SECTION 3: GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules and regulations shall be observed in the use, operation and conduct
of or on the Airport:
FEDERAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES . The rules of the Federal Aviation Administration for
aircraft operated anywhere in the United States, and presentlyor hereafter effective, are
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hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as though fully set forth and
incorporated herein .
SAFEGUARD OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY. The Airport Manager or his/her designated
representative shall at times have authority to take necessary and legal actions to
safeguard any person, aircraft, equipment or property at the Airport.
LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY. The City of Fayetteville may lease property within the
building area or other portions of the Airport for the construction of hangars, buildings,
aprons, taxiways and auto parking lots in accordance with the approved Airport Master
Plan and Airport Layout Plan .
Leased land from which any building, hangar, or structure is removed after due notice
will be cleaned and put back in it's original condition by the Lessee.
All lease requests for property on the Airport must be submitted through the Airport
Monager'soffice. Only AFTER approval has been given by the Airport Manager may any
property be subleased or assigned .
No structures may be erected beyond the building restriction line or in conflict with the
approved Airport Layout Plan, unless revision are made to the Plan and approved by the
FAA.
Fuel flowage fees are applicable for all fuel dispensing activities, whether commercial
or private, based on the established City Ordinance, Title IX (9) , chapter 91 . 16 currently
approved and placed in effect by the City Council .
Lien for charges to enforce the payment of any charge made for repairs, routine
invoicing, improvements, storage or care of any personal property, made or furnished
by the City or its agents, in connection with the operation of the Airport, the City shall
have a lien upon such personal property, which shall be enforceable as provided by law.
Lien possesso[y right will be used to enforce the payment of any such charge, the
Airport Manager may retain possession of such personal property until all reasonable,
customary and usual compensation shall have been paid in full .
Unauthorized signs. No signs or non-aeronautical equipment or portable
buildings/house trailers may be erected, moved in or installed on the Airport property
except as may be specifically authorized by the Airport Manager with the concurrence
of all City, State, and Federal regulations and codes.
Surreptitious activities . Any person observing suspicious, unauthorized or criminal
activities should report such activities immediately to the Airport Manager/staff orPolice.
Wrecked/domaged/diso bled aircraft. Every owner and pilot of any aircraft damaged as
a result of an accident, and each of them, shall be responsible for the prompt removal
of the aircraft following release by the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board .
No aircraft in a non -airworthy condition so disabled as to give the appearance of a
wrecked plane, or otherwise so damaged as to be unsightly, shall at anytime be parked
or tied down out of doors in public view. Such damage or disabled aircraft held for
inspection or for determination of whether to be repaired, shall at all times be stored
inside a hangar until such determination shall be made. Within 30 days from any
determination that such disabled aircraft is to be held for salvage, it shall be
permanently stored from public view in a hangar or approved enclosure. No such
aircraft shall be stored on the Airport except as herein provided . Aircraft awaiting
component parts such as a rudder, aileron , horizontal stabilizer or other movable
surface, shall not be considered disabled or unsightly provided such waiting period does
not exceed 30 days. An extension of time shall be granted by the Airport Manager if
such conditions are justified . Said extension shall not be unduly withheld .
Repairs to aircraft. No aircraft, shall be repaired on any part of the landing or take-off
area , and all outside repairs shall be made at the places designated by the Airport
manager for such purpose.
Agricultural sRraying operations shall not be conducted from the Airport since no
facilities are available for this purpose as established by the Environmental Protection
Agency.
Damage to Airport. Any person, corporate or individual, and the owner of any aircraft
or vehicle causing damage of any kind to said Airport, whether through violation of any
of these rules or through vandalism or any act of negligence, shall be liable therefore
in and to the Airport.
lneuEytoperson . Persons entering upon Airport grounds do so at their own risk and with
no liability incurring to the Airport for any initiry or damage to person or property.
Further, any person desiring to use the Airport shall observe and obey all valid laws,
resolutions, orders, rules and regulations promulgated and enforced by the Airport or
by any authority having jurisdiction over the conduct and operation of the Airport
including the FAA. It shall be incumbent upon the user/tenant to be familiar with these
regulations.
Licensed pilots. Only properly registered Aircraft and persons holding current airman
and medical certificates issued by the FAA shall be authorized to operate aircraft upon
the Airport except as provided in this Ordinance. This limitation shall not apply to
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students in training under licensed instructors nor to public aircraft of the Federal
Government orof a State, territory or political subdivision thereof, orto aircraft licensed
by a foreign government with which the United States has a reciprocal agreement
covering the operation of such licensed aircraft.
NOTE: Use of the Airport by ultralight vehicles/motorless aircraft, shall be subject to
prior approval by the Airport Manager and shall be in accordance with FAR PART 103
and any other rules set by the Airport.
Intoxicants and narcotics prohibited . No person under the influence of an intoxicant or
narcotic shall operate or fly in any aircraft upon or over the Airport; provided however,
such prohibition shall not apply to a passenger when accompanied by a nurse or
caretaker in an aircraft apart from the pilot.
Foreign obpect. No foreign objects, including bottles, cans, scrap or any object that may
cause damage to an aircraft shall be left upon the floor of any building or upon any part
of the surface area of the Airport.
Authorized Rersons - Air Operations Area : responsibilities.
Any person who has authority to enter the ACIA and who permits an unauthorized
person to accompany him or her shall be responsible for ensuring that such
unauthorized person remains accompanied by an authorized person at all times while
in the ACA.
Any person entering the ACIA shall ensure that any gate through which entry is gained
is properly closed after they enter and is to notify the Airport Manager promptly if such
gate does not close properly. If vehicle access is used to enter, the vehicle operator,
after proceeding through the open gate will stop, and wait until the gate is closed before
proceeding to their destination . Gate closure cycle time will be approximately 15
seconds.
Vehicular traffic operations - Air Operations Area - No person shall operate any vehicle
in the AOA (Air Operations Area) unless such person is licensed to operate such vehicle
on the public highways of this State, or unless such vehicle is licensed for operation on
such highways or is specially authorized for operation of Airport property only.
No person shall operate any vehicle on any part of the Movement Area without first
obtaining permission from the Control Tower, or after its closure, advising of position
and intentions by use of the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.
Every person operating a vehicle in the ACIA shall obey the lawful order, signal or
direction, by voice, hand or otherwise, of the Control Tower or of any Airport staff
member, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting staff member or law enforcement officer.
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No person shall operate any vehicle in the AOA unless authorized to do so by the
Airport Manager or his/her designated representative. Every person operating a vehicle
in the ACIA shall do so in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the
Airport Manager.
No person shall operate any vehicle on any part of the AOA, in a negligent manner or
while the operator is under the influence of intoxicating beverages, narcotics or any
substance which could adversely affect the full and rational exercise of a driver's mental
and physical faculties, or when the vehicle is in an unsafe condition or equipped or
loaded so as to endanger persons or property or in a manner unsafe for weather or
ground surface conditions.
All persons on the Movement Area shall obey the following Airport Control Tower light
signals :
=====STOP
FLASHING RED=============== ======CLEAR RUNWAY IMMEDIATELY
GREEN OR FLASHING GREEN--�- - PROCEED
ALTERNATING RED & GREEISImmmm-mUSE EXTRA CAUTION
FLASHING WHITEm-�mm-mm�.........RETURN TO POINT OF ORIGIN
No person shall operate any vehicle on the landing or ramp areas unless such vehicle
is equipped with a two-way radio in operational condition .
All aircraft, motor vehicles and ground equipment while inside the AOA must be
adequately lighted or marked with suitable reflectors during the hours of darkness or
periods of reduced visibility during the daylight hours, reduced visibility is defined as any
ground visibility less than 500 feet.
All ground self-propelled vehicles except emergency equipment responding to an alarm
shall yield the right-of-way to any aircraft in motion . All aircraft shall hold their
positions during an emergency unless otherwise directed by the Control Tower.
Pedestrians and aircraft shall at all times have right-of way over vehicular traffic. All
vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing or parked aircraft.
No person shall operate, park or stop any vehicle in any aircraft parking area, landing
areas, ramp or taxiway except as authorized by the Airport Manager.
No person that has not been previously authorized by Airport Management to do so,
shall park any vehicle or aircraft in a space adjacent to their [eased hangar area , except
the occupying tenant.
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No person shall operate or park any ground vehicle in any area that is not designated
by the Airport Manager or other signs or markings. The operator shall comply with any
directions, instructions, signs or limitations as they might apply to vehicle operations or
parking of said vehicles.
No person shall operate any vehicle at speeds greater than fifteen ( 15) miles per hour
upon any area of the AOA with the exception of the Movement Area, in which vehicles
shall not operate at speeds greater than thirty five (35) miles per hour.
Emergency vehicles while on emergency runs/training and official Airport vehicles being
used in the performance of official duties are excluded from this section when necessary
to accomplish an emergency or official mission; however, such vehicles shall at all times
be in conjunction with Control Tower instructions.
Fueling of Aircraft. Aircraft shall not be fueled while the engine is running or while in
a hangar or other enclosed place.
All aircraft being fueled shall be clear of all hangars and structures.
All fuel trucks will be equipped, operated and maintained in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association, Incorporated, NFPA Manual 407 "Aircraft Fuel
Servicing ."
Persons or aviation businesses wishing to supply and dispense aviation fuel for their
private use must first apply for a permit and comply with the "Minimum Standards for
Self Fuelers" before initiating their self fueling program .
Public sale of automobile gas for use in aircraft will not be permitted on the Airport.
Aviation or auto fuels will not be stored within a hangar and all fuel which is supplied
to the Airport for aeronautical use will pay the applicable flowage fees as specified by
City Ordinance.
Tieclown of aircraft. All aircraft not hangared shall be tied down or secured at night and
during inclement weather. Aircraft owners or their agents are responsible for the
tieclown or security of their aircraft, (this includes supplying their own ropes) at all times
and particularly during inclement weather.
Running aircraft engines. On aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes, the engine
shall not be started until and unless the wheels have been set with blocks attached to
ropes or other suitable means for removing them .
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No airplane will be propped, started or left running without qualified personnel at the
controls.
No engine shall be started or run inside any building .
No engine shall be started, run or wormed up until, and unless the aircraft is in such
position that the propeller stream or jet blast will clear all buildings and groups of
people in the observation areas.
Damage to runway lights. Any person damaging any field light or fixture by operation
of an aircraft or otherwise shall immediately report such damage to the Airport
Manager. Persons causing damage to runway and taxiway lights, as a result of
negligent operation of an aircraft or willful acts will be liable for replacement cost of the
light(s) and/or fixtures.
Taxiing aircraft. No person shall taxi an aircraft until he/she has ascertained there will
be no danger of collision with any person or object in the immediate area .
Aircraft will be taxied at a safe and prudent speed, and in such manner as to be at all
times under the control of the pilot.
Aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes will not be taxied near buildings or parked
aircraft unless an attendant is at a wing of the aircraft to assist the pilot.
There shall be no taxiing of aircraft by engine power into or out of hangars.
Parking aircraft. Unoccupied aircraft shall not be parked or tied down on or within five
hundred (500) feet of the centerline of the runway. All unhoused aircraft shall be
parked in the areas designated by the Airport Manager for that purpose.
Aircraft will not be parked in such a manner as to hinder the normal movement of other
aircraft and traffic unless specifically authorized by the Airport Manager as an
emergency measure or in an unusual situation.
It is the responsibility of the pilot when leaving a parked aircraft unattended to see that
the brakes are set or that the plane is properly chocked and/or tied down.
Loading/unloading of aircraft. Pilots are prohibited from loading or unloading aircraft
with the engine(s) running with the exception of medical emergencies.
Authority to suspend operations. The Airport Manager may suspend or restrict any or
all operations whenever such action is deemed necessary in the interest of safety.
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Take-offs on aRron, etc. No take-offs or landings shall be made on the apron, parking
ramp or taxiway except by special permission of the Airport Manager.
Common courtesy, Aircraft entering the traffic pattern shall exercise caution and
practice courtesy so as not to cause aircraft already in the pattern to deviate from their
course. ,
Altitude and noise of engines. No aircraft shall be operated over the City of Fayetteville
at an altitude of less than one thousand ( 1 ,000) feet above the ground . Aircraft engines
shall not be accelerated nor decelerated while over said city in such manner as to
distract, excite or disturb persons on the ground, regardless of altitude.
Parachute dumping prohibited - Parachute jumping is prohibited except when special
arrangements have been made which are authorized by the Airport Manager and
coordinated with the Control Tower.
Dropping or pulling of ob*ects or banners from aircraft prohibited . No person in any
airborne aircraft shall cause or permit to be thrown out, towed, discharged or dropped
within the City, any object or thing, except loose water or loose sand ballast when
absolutely essential to the safety of the aircraft occupants.
Special procedures. The Airport Manager may, in the interest of safety or for special
events, designate special traffic procedures for certain operations, such as air shows,
lighter than air operations, banner towing, ultralights, etc. . . Prior approval from the
Airport Manager is required, this allows time for safety coordination with the controlling
agency for such events.
Fire regulations. Every person going upon or using the Airport or its facilities in any
manner, shall exercise the greatest care and caution to avoid and prevent fire.
Smoking or open flame within fifty (50) feet of any aircraft or fuel truck is prohibited .
Compressed flammable gas shall not be kept or stored upon the Airport, except at such
place as may be designated by the Airport Manager.
No flammable substance shall be used in cleaning motors or other parts of an aircraft
inside a hangar or other building .
No one shall smoke, ignite a match or lighter in any building, except in offices, waiting
rooms or buildings where it is specifically permitted by the Airport Manager.
Hangar entrances shall be kept clear at all times.
The floors in all buildings shall be kept clean and free from oil . Volatile, flammable
substances shall not be used for cleaning floors.
No boxes, crates, cans, bottles, paper, tall grass/weeds or other litter shall be permitted
to accumulate in or about a hangar.
At least two 20B portable fire extinguishers will be available within 50 feet of the fuel
pumps or truck where the open hose discharge capacity of the fuel pump is not more
than 200 gallons per minute; at least one wheeled 80B fire extinguisher where the open
hose discharge capacity is more than 200 gallons per minute, but not more than 350
gallons per minute; at least two wheeled 80B fire extinguishers where the open hose
discharge capacity is greater than 350 gallons per minute.
All aviation fuel nozzles will have "dead man" controls which will shut off the fuel flow
when the nozzle hand control is released . No "lock open" type nozzle shall be permitted
for fueling aircraft.
Only when the pilot or crew member is on board the aircraft will a fueling operation
take place while passengers are aboard . The aircraft will be unoccupied during fueling
operations unless the pilot or crew member is aboard .
In all matters related to aircraft fueling safety the provisions of NFPA Manual 407
"Aircraft Fuel Servicing" published and available from the National Fire Protection
Association, Incorporated, 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, shall
prevail (as updated or amended from time to time) .
Any fuel which becomes spilled through the fueling procedure, fuel farm loading and
unloading procedure or fuel which is spilled from any portion of any aircraft is the
responsibility of the owner of the aircraft or fueling agency involved . It is their
responsibility to clean up the spill . The clean up procedure will conform to those set
forth by the Department of Pollution Control and Ecology and all other City, State and
Federal guidelines. Under no circumstances is fuel to be "washed down", but instead
it shall be absorbed with an approved material and disposed of in the manner specified
by City, State and Federal guidelines. All costs of such clean ups shall be borne by the
owner/company/tenant involved .
NOTE: The Airport Manager is authorized to exclude from the Airport, permanently or
for a limited time, any vehicle violating any of these regulations. In addition, the
exclusion can be extended to any other vehicle belonging to the some owner or
operated by the some operator.
Aircraft painting : Aircraft painting is prohibited in all buildings except those approved
as paint shops. All such facilities will abide by all local , City, State and Federal
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regulations in place and as amended from time to time by the governing bodies. Any
violations and subsequent fines/fees which may be levied shall be borne by the party
involved in the violation .
Knowledge of rules implied . By publication of this Ordinance as required by low, all
persons will be deemed to have knowledge of its contents. However, the Airport
Manager is directed to have copies of the Ordinance printed and available to all persons
requesting such a copy. Copies will be available at all times in the Manager's office,
and copies will be furnished to owners and operators of aircraft based on the Airport.
Conflict in rules. If and where there is conflict in these and the Federal Aviation Rules
(FARs) the latter shall prevail .
SECTION 4: PENALTIES
Penalty for violation . Any person operating or handling an aircraft in violation of any
of these rules or refusing to comply herewith, may, at once, be ejected from the Airport,
or may for any period of time, not exceeding fifteen (15) days, be denied use of the
Airport by the Airport Manager. When extreme circumstances or conditions exist, said
violator may be deprived of the further use of the Airport and its facilities for such period
of time as may appear necessary for the protection of life and property.
Any violation of these Standards, as adopted by ordinance, shall be subject to all
applicable laws of the City of Fayetteville Police and Fire Departments and punishable
by fine. This section is cumulative of all other penalties for violation of Federal , State
and Local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances.
Prosecution for an offense under this ordinance does not prevent the use of other
enforcement remedies or procedures, including administrative measures applicable to
the person charged with the conduct involved in the offense.
If any provision of this ordinance is held insufficient as the basis of criminal prosecution
as provided herein , the same shall nevertheless be a ground for revocation or
suspension of any license, permit or privilege issued under this ordinance.
For any violation hereof, a law enforcement officer or other appropriate enforcement
official may require the person cited to sign a written or printed notice to appear in
court. If the person cited signs such notice, the officer or other appropriate official may
permit the person to proceed without further detaining him/her at that time. Signing
the notice shall not be an admission of guilt.
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Refusal of the person cited to sign the notice, or failure after signing the notice to
appear in court as required, shall be grounds for suspending a license/permit or other
privileges at the Airport.
Nothing in this article shall prevent the issuance of a warrant of arrest on the some
charge, and trial and conviction thereon as in other cases.
The Manager may request any person committing a violation to cease said activity or
leave the Airport, and may eject any person who fails to comply with such request.
In any case in which the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Pollution
Control and Ecology or the Environmental Protection Agency or any other governing
agency assesses a civil penalty against the Airport for any Fecleral/State/Local
Regulation violation , the City of Fayetteville shall be reimbursed by the person whose
act, or failure to act, caused the violation resulting in the civil penalty or by the person
whose employee, agent, servant or independent contractor caused the violation
resulting in the civil penalty. This shall be the analogues with concern to any other
penalty caused by the person whose act or failure to act causes a violation .
Termination Of Rermits/leases/contracts: Any person, who continues to violate the
regulations as established in this Ordinance shall forfeit their rights to the use of the
facilities. Issuance of multiple citations or warnings for violations in a 12 month period
will be deemed as a basis for conducting a review of the operator/tenant/contractor by
the City of Fayetteville. Judgments made based on this review shall be considered
binding and cause for termination for their permit/lease/contract.
Saving clause. Should any part of this Ordinance be invalid or unconstitutional, no
other part shall necessarily be affected thereby.
SECTION 5 : APPLICATIONS
Any person, firm or corporation desiring to enter into any form of commercial activity
of any nature upon the premises of the Fayetteville Municipal Airport shall first obtain
permission from the Airport Manager. Each application shall be made in writing and
filed with the Airport Manager, setting forth in detail the following information .
a . The name and address of the applicant, to include all owners of the company.
b. The proposed services/business the applicant will offer/operate.
C. The names and qualifications of the persons to be involved in conducting
such activity.
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d . The amount of land/facility or proposed building to be involved in the
activity.
e. The tools, equipment, services and inventory, if any, proposed to be
furnished in connection with such activity.
f. The number of persons to be employed .
9 . The hours of proposed operation .
h . The number of aircraft, if any, applicant will provide.
i . The requested or proposed date for commencement of the activity and the
term of conducting the some;
j . The estimated cost of any structure or facility to be furnished, or proposed
rental of an existing facility, the proposed specifications for same, and the
means or method of financing such construction or acquisition of facilities.
k. The specific types and amounts of insurance coverage applicant will
provide and maintain .
SECTION 6: NOTICE
Upon the filing of such an application with the Airport Manager, and provided it meets
the requirements set forth in Section 5, it shall be referred to the Mayor and the Airport
Board with any recommendations that Airport Staff deem necessary.
Any like business, already in operation shall be notified by first class mail of any
application which would incorporate a duplication of a business currently in
operation/existence .
SECTION 7: LEASE/CONTRACT/PERMIT
Upon approval of any such application as submitted or modified, the Airport Manager
shall cause to be prepared a suitable lease/contract/permit setting forth the terms and
conditions of the land/facility to be utilized or built, which lease/contract/permit shall
in every instance be conditioned upon :
0 . Original and continued compliance with the Standards required for each
particular commercial activity approved; shall refer and incorporate these
Standards by reference;
b . That any structure or facility to be constructed or placed upon said Airport
shall be constructed in a manner to conform to all safety regulations of the
state of Arkansas, the City of Fayetteville, the FAA and any other
governmental entity having regulatory authority in connection therewith,
and shall be in compliance with the requirements of current building codes
and fire regulations of the City of Fayetteville; and that any construction
once commenced will be diligently prosecuted to completion .
C. Shall reserve the right in the City Council to modify or add to the
Standards for operation at the Airport.
SECTION 8: STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
Each applicant for permission to conduct commercial activities at the Airport shall satisfy
the Airport Manager of the following :
a . That such applicant has a history of management and personnel ability on
conducting the same or similar, or comparable type of service or activity
in a good and workmanlike manner;
b. That such applicant have the financial responsibility and ability to provide
facilities and services proposed;
C. That the applicant has or can reasonably secure necessary certificates from
the FAA or other authority where the some are required for the activity
proposed;
d . That the applicant has or can furnish suitable indemnity insurance or bond
to protect and hold the City harmless from any liability in connection with
the conduct of the activity proposed .
e. That such applicant can and will at all times meet standards of all Local ,
State and Federal bodies having regulatory authority over the Airport and
the applicant;
f. That such applicant will maintain his exclusively leased area in an
adequate manner at all times, subject to the approval of the Airport
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Manager and where applicable, such maintenance shall include landscape
maintenance and assurance of safe operation conditions;
9 . That the applicant shall have in his employ and on duty during the
appropriate business hours, trained personnel in such numbers as are
required to meet the minimum standards set forth in an efficient manner.
In addition, these employees will wear appropriate garments;
h . The applicant shall operate in a moral and ethical manner at all times.
This shall constitute behavior which does not infringe on the rights or
property of others and conducting all aspects of business in a fashion
which shows due trust to the public. The business shall operate and
conduct itself in a manner reflecting the moral principles acceptable to
society as a whole;
i . Each commercial operator shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the
City of Fayetteville of and from any claims of liability for personal injury,
death , or property damage resulting from it's operation at the Airport;
j . No person shall engage in any commercial activity for furnishing services
to the public at the Airport unless :
( 1 ) Said service is furnished on a fair, equal and nondiscriminatory
basis to all users thereof, and
(2) Fair, reasonable and non - discriminatory prices are charged for
each unit of sale or service, provided that reasonable and non -
discriminatory discounts, rebates or other similar types of price
reduction may be made to volume purchasers.
k. At all times, the operator will comply with all Local, State, Federal,
FAA and EPA regulations and requirements. Any associated fees
levied to the Airport as owner in connection with a profit oriented
operation shall be passed along and borne by the operator/tenant
deriving benefit from the use of the Airport's property/assets.
In considering every application for establishing commercial activities, the Airport
Manager shall give due consideration to each applicant without regard to race, sex,
national origin or any unjust discrimination .
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SECTION 9: STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
Item A. Fuel and Oil Sales
Item B. Multiple Aeronautical Service Provide rs/Com b i nation Activities (Full
Service FBO's)
Item C. Aircraft Charter and Taxi Service
Item D . Aircraft Engine, Airframe and Accessory Sales and Maintenance
Item E . Aircraft Rental and Sales
Item F. Flight Training
Item G . Crop Dusting and Spraying
Item H . Avionics Sales and Maintenance
Item 1 . Non- Public Fueling
Item J . Specialized Services
Item K. Hangar Construction and Rental
Item L. Basic Lease Terms and Conditions
Item M. Construction of Corporate Hangars by Others than the Fixed Based
Operator
NOTE: An FBO may be defined loosely as any person, firm, or corporation performing
pny function or activity which involves, or makes possible, or is required for the
operation of aircraft, or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such
operations. The City may wish to advertise for a multiple service FBO and accept
proposals from onlythose willing to furnish certain specified services, but the City
may not refuse to negotiate with others who wish to provide a lesser number of
services so long as land/space is available to conduct such activities.
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SECTION 9. Item A: FUEL AND OIL SALES
In addition to meeting all requirements of this Standard, every person conducting the
following specific activities shall meetthe additional requirements as hereinafterset out:
Persons conducting aviation fuel and oil sales on the Airport shall be required to
provide:
I Electric pumps and storage tanks having a capacity equal to the minimum
tank truck load deliverable for each grade of fuel which has been
approved by the Airport Manager. Mobile and fixed pumping equipment
must have reliable metering devices, be certified by the State Bureau of
Standards at least once a year and must comply with all City, State and
Federal regulations and guidelines.
2) Shall provide properly trained, and uniformed line personnel on duty at
least eight hours of every calendar day, or as required by the activity level
projected seven days a week, (upon approval of the Airport Manager) and
on call by readily accessible means at other hours during the day or night.
3) The ability to perform minor repairs coupled with the requirement of
propertools, jacks, towing equipment and tire repair equipment necessary
to service the types of aircraft expected to utilize the Airport on a regular
basis; proper equipment for changing engine oil, towing , washing aircraft
and aircraft windows and windshields, for recharging or energizing
discharged aircraft batteries and starters .
4) Shall provide conveniently located heated and air conditioned lounge or
waiting rooms for passengers, and airplane crews of itinerant aircraft
together with sanitary rest rooms and public telephones.
5) Shall provide adequate towing equipment and parking and tieclown area
to safely and efficiently move aircraft and store them in all reasonable
expected weather conditions.
6) Shall maintain adequate inventory of at least two brands of generally
accepted grades of aviation engine oil and lubricants.
7) In conducting refueling operations, every operator shall install and use
adequate grounding facilities at fueling locations to eliminate the hazards
of static electricity and shall provide approved types of fire extinguishers
or other equipment commensurate with the hazard involved in refueling
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and servicing aircraft. The operator shall be required to have fueling
personnel participate in fire, rescue or other emergency training when
provided by the Fayetteville Fire Department or the Airport Staff and as
required by FAR 139 .
8) Shall provide for the adequate and sanitary handling and disposal , in
accordance with State and Federal standards, away from the Airport, of all
trash, waste, and other materials, including but not limited to used oils,
solvents and other waste materials. The piling or storage of crates, boxes,
barrels, and other containers will not be permitted within the leased
premises.
9) The operator must provide all security items required by Part 107 of the
Federal Air Regulations and the Airport Security Plan .
SECTION 9. Item 13: MULTIPLE SERVICE PROVI DERS/COMBI NATION ACTIVITIES
At least one fixed base operator at Fayetteville Municipal Airport shall perform the
services and meet the requirements prescribed by the following sections:
ITEM A. Fuel and oil sales;
ITEM C. Aircraft charter and taxi service;
ITEM D. Aircraft engine, airframe and accessory sales and
maintenance;
ITEM E . Aircraft rental and sales; and
ITEM F. Flight training .
This is not to be construed as an exclusive right. No person shall be prohibited from the
service and maintenance of their own aircraft and equipment, as long as this service or
maintenance complies with all regulations set forth in this document and the applicable
State, Local and Federal regulations.
Said Fixed Base Operator shall abide by all rules, regulations and operating practices
set forth by these Standards, and all City, State and Federal regulations incorporated by
reference herein and all specific terms as provided in their Lease agreement.
Insurance minimums for a Fixed Base Operation shall be set at $2,000,000
Hangar Keepers Liability and Public Liability Insurance, with the City of
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Fayetteville listed as an additional insured. This can be adjusted from time to
time commensurate with activity levels and Airport usage, (coverage may
increase dependent on type and number of aircraft serviced at any one time),
SECTION 9. Item C: AIRCRAFT CHARTER AND TAXI SERVICE
Persons operating aircraft charter and taxi service shall provide :
1 ) Passenger lounge, rest room and telephone facilities.
2) Adequate table, desk or counter for checking in passengers, handling
ticketing or fare collection , and the proper handling of luggage .
3) Shall have available properly certificated suitable aircraft with properly
certificated and qualified operating crew, one of said crew shall be located
at the Airport and on an "on call" basis as may be necessary for on
demand charter.
4) Insurance coverage shall be required in the following amounts or in
amounts as may be considered reasonable based on a case by case review
of proposed activity:
AIRCRAFT LIABILITY:
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 ,000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
Passenger liability $500,000 each passenger
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 ,000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
5) Such insurance shall be kept current at all times by the operator
until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or canceled.
6) All current licenses and certificates issued by the F.A.A. for use in
this particular operation shall be kept current at all times by the
operator until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or
canceled.
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SECTION 9, Item D: AIRCRAFT RENTAL AND SALES
Persons conducting aircraft rental and sales activity shall provide :
1 Suitable space for consummating sales and/or rentals and the keeping of
the proper records in connection therewith .
2) Hangar storage space for at least one aircraft to be used for sales or
rental .
3) For rental, at least one airworthy aircraft suitably maintained and
certificated .
4) For sales activity of a new aircraft, a sales or distributorship franchise from
a recognized aircraft manufacturer of new aircraft and at least one
demonstrator model of such aircraft.
5) Adequate facilities for servicing and repairing the aircraft or satisfactory
arrangements with other operations licensed by the Airport/Mayor on the
Airport for such service and repair.
6) There shall be available, at least during eight hours of the working day, a
properly certificated pilot capable of demonstrating new aircraft for sale.
Current medical and airmans certificate checks are required prior to the
rental of any aircraft.
7) The minimum stock of readily expendable spare parts, or adequate
arrangements for securing spare parts, within a reasonable time, required
for the type of aircraft and models sold .
8) Current up-to-date specifications and price lists for types and models of
new aircraft sold .
9) Proper check lists and operating manuals on all aircraft rented and
adequate parts catalogue and service manual on new aircraft sold .
10) All current licenses and certificates issued by the F.A.A. for use in
this particular operation shall be kept current at all times by the
operator until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or
canceled.
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11 ) Insurance coverage shall be required in the following amounts or in
amounts as may be considered reasonable based on a case by case review
of proposed activity:
AIRCRAFT LIABILITY:
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 .000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
Passenger Liability $ 500,000 each passenger
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 .000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
12) Such insurance shall be kept current at all times by the operator
until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or canceled.
SECTION 9, Item E: AIRCRAFT ENGINE, AIRFRAME,
ACCESSORY SALES AND MAINTENANCE
All persons operating aircraft engine, airframe and accessory maintenance facilities to
the public for hire shall provide :
1 In .case of airframe orengine repairs, sufficient hangarspace to house any
aircraft upon which such service is being performed .
2) Suitable inside and outside storage space for aircraft awaiting repair or
maintenance or delivery after repair and maintenance have been
completed .
3) Adequate shop space to house the equipment and machine tools, jacks,
lifts and testing equipment to perform top overhauls as required for FAA
certification and repair of parts not needing replacement on all single
engine land and light multi-engine land general aviation aircraft.
4) At least one FAA certified air frame and power plant mechanic available
during eight hours of the day, five days per week and on an "on call" basis
as needed .
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5) Facilities for washing , cleaning, and waxing aircraft if operator engages in
said business.
6) Suitable equipment (i .e. tractors, tow bars, jacks, dollies, and other
equipment as might be needed to remove the largest type of aircraft that
normally could be expected) to promptly remove from the landing area
any disabled aircraft as soon as permitted .
7) All current licenses and certificates issued by the F.A.A. for use in
this particular operation shall be kept current at all times by the
operator until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or
canceled .
8) Insurance coverage be established on a case by case basis, contingent on
the size of each operation . In no instance shall the minimum insurance be
less than the following amounts:
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 ,000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
Hangar Keepers $ 1 ,000,000 each accident
(coverage depends on type and number of aircraft serviced
at any one time)
Such insurance shall be kept current at all times by the operator
until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or canceled.
SECTION 9, Item F: FLIGHT TRAINING
All persons conducting flight training activities shall provide:
1 All required F.A.A. certifications and licenses as appropriate for the
training which is proposed , i . e. single-engine, multi-engine, instrument
rating , private license or commercial license.
All current licenses and certificates issued by the F.A.A. for use in
this particular operation shall be kept current at all times by the
operator until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or
canceled.
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2) A listing of the types of aircraft as may be required to give flight
instruction .
3) Adequate office and classroom space for at least five students with proper
rest room facilities.
4) Adequate mock-ups, pictures, slides, film strips or other visual aids
necessary to provide proper ground school instruction , (instruction which
will allow for passing the written portion of airman training) .
5) Insurance coverage shall be required in the following amounts or in
amounts as may be considered reasonable based on a case by case review
of the proposed activity:
AIRCRAFT LIABILITY:
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 ,000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
Passenger Liability $500,000 each passenger
STUDENT AND RENTER PILOT COVERAGE
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 ,000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
6) Such insurance shall be kept current at all times by the operator
until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or canceled .
SECTION 9, Item G: CROP DUSTING AND SPRAYING
Persons seeking to conduct crop dusting or spraying of agricultural chemicals shall be
permitted to refuel planes at Fayetteville Municipal Airport, however, storage ortransfer
of agricultural chemicals at the Airport is prohibited due to lack of adequate
facilities which meet EPA standards.
SECTION 9, Item H: "IONICS SALES AND MAINTENANCE
All persons conducting maintenance and sales of avionics equipment shall provide :
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I Suitable office space for operating and conducting sales and/or
maintenance and the keeping of proper records in connection therewith ,
2) Adequate facilities forservicing, repairing and sales of avionics equipment
or satisfactory arrangements with other operators licensed by the
Airport/Mayor on the Airport for such service, sales and repairs .
3) There shall be available, at least during eight hours of the working day, a
properly certificated service person capable of demonstrating equipment
for sale to the public and for repairing or servicing of avionics equipment.
4) The minimum stock of readily expendable spare parts, or adequate
arrangements for securing spare parts within a reasonable time, required
for the types of avionics supplied and sold .
5) Current up-to-date specifications and price lists for types and models of
avionics supplied , sold, or repaired .
6) Proper check lists and operating manuals on all radio/navigational
equipment sold or repaired and adequate parts catalogued and stocked .
7) Any signs to be placed on Airport property shall be in compliance with all
City of Fayetteville codes and ordinances and then be approved by Airport
Management.
8) Insurance coverage shall be established on a case by case basis, ontingent
on the size of each operation . The minimum base coverage follows:
INSURANCE COVERAGE :
Hangar Keepers Liability $ 1 ,000,000 each accident
Products Liability $ 1 ,000,000 each accident
NOTE: Insurance coverage limits shall reflect appropriate amount based
on risk exposure.
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
Bodily injury $500,000 each person
$ 1 .000,000 each accident
Property damage $500,000 each accident
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Such insurance shall be kept current at all times by the operator until
such time as the operators permit is relinquished or canceled.
9) All current licenses and certificates issued by the F.A.A. for use in
this particular operation shall be kept current at all times by the
operator until such time as the operators permit is relinquished or
canceled.
SECTION 9, Item 1 : NON- PUBLIC FUELING
Any non -public fueling of aircraft shall be in compliance with the Minimum Standards
forNon-Public Self- Fuelers requirements approved bythe FAAfor Fayetteville Municipal
Airport. A copy of these standards and a permit may be obtained from the Airport
Manager.
SECTION 9, Item J: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
A specialized aircraft repair service operator is a person engaged in a business capable
of providing one or a combination of Federal Aviation Agency-approved shops for the
repair of aircraft radios or propellers or instruments and accessories for general aviation
aircraft up to and including executive-type jet and helicopter. This category shall include
the sale of new and/or used aircraft radios or propellers or instruments and accessories,
but shall not be an exclusive right.
1 Facilities shall be approved by the Airport Manager or the City Council
upon review of the proponents application and financial capability in
accordance with the Standards set forth in the ordinance.
2) The lease terms and conditions shall permit the applicant to engage only
in those specific commercial aeronautical activities as he/she so states in
the application . Changes in the nature of his commercial pursuits, which
necessitate additional facilities orthe enlargement of the original facilities,
will require formal application to the Airport Manager and appropriate
concurrence with the Minimum Standards.
3) All applications for facilities for special operations or combinations thereof
shall be subject to all other applicable provisions of the Minimum
Standards for Operations and Commercial Activities.
4) Insurance shall be required based on size and type of activity.
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SECTION 9, Item K: HANGAR CONSTRUCTION AND RENTAL
Persons seeking to construct or lease structures or facilities for storing aircraft shall be
required to satisfy the City Council/Mayor that:
I The premises [eased shall be kept clear of weeds and accumulation of
other noxious growth of vegetation .
2) The leased premises shall be used solelyforthe purpose of storing aircraft
and such other duly authorized activities.
3) The premises and improvements shall be maintained in good condition
and appearance.
4) No signs will be placed on the structure or premises without prior approval
of the Airport Manager.
5) All paving and other construction shall be permanent and fire resistant
and shall be kept compatible with the design, material and landscaping of
the basic structures of the Airport.
6) Detailed plans and specifications of all construction and architectural
design shall require the written approval of the Airport Manager before
any construction takes place.
7) Any proposed building or structure will first file for an airspacing study and
be shown on an Airport Layout Plan for the approval of the FAA prior to
initiation of said construction .
SECTION 9. Item L: BASIC LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
It is the intention of the Airport Manager to write a lease requiring the Fixed Base
Operators to provide certain services. It is also the intention of the Airport Manager that
all leases be "net" leases. That is, that total costs for amortizing the investment and
maintenance and administrative costs be borne by the operator. Facilities may be
constructed by operators provided they meet the minimum requirements established by
the City of Fayetteville and title is to be vested in the City upon completion, subject to
the rights of the mortgagor.
For the purpose of maintaining and operating the Airport and providing the public
facilities thereon, certain charges are made. The following lease terms and conditions
outline this policy:
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1 The rates or charges for aircraft parking , tie down and storage made by
operators shall be determined by the operators, subject to the approval of
the Airport Manager, and subject further, to the requirement that all such
rates or charges shall be reasonable and be equally and fairly applied to
all users of the service . All other rates and charges shall be filed with the
Airport Manager.
2) All utilities are to be paid directly by the operator.
3) All building maintenance on Airport owned facilities is borne by the
operator except structural repairs or repairs which are enumerated in
individual lease agreements. Building maintenance on individually owned
facilities shall be borne by the owner or operator.
4) Any improvements made to the leased premises, must first be approved
by the Airport Manager and become the property of the Airport, unless
otherwise specified, upon completion but must be maintained by the
Operator.
5) Maintenance of the leased area shall be that of the operator. A certain
amount of adjoining land is required to be leased as per plat drawings to
be provided .
6) Maintenance of pavements constructed by the Airport will be maintained
by the Airport. All others will be maintained by the operator.
7) All sublease agreements or assignments must receive prior written
approval of the City Council .
8) Lessee and Sublessee shall each be required to carry public liability
insurance as well as Hangar Keeper liability (or general liability if
applicable) insurance, and provide certificates of such insurance to the
City. Such certificates shall reflect the City as additional insured . Such
public liability insurance shall be in amounts not less than $ 100,000 per
person bodily injury and $300,000 per accident property damage. Such
Hangar Keeper or general liability insurance shall be of sufficient amount
to cover the largest aircraft expected to be serviced .
9) Operators, in their operation and use of the Airport, will not, on grounds
of race, sex, color, or national origin, discriminate, or permit discrimination
against any person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by the
Federal Aviation Regulations or any other law.
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