Report Prepared by: Frank Quintero, Director of Economic Development
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SUBJECT: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ASOS, BUEC, RTR Rack Space Lease
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approve a 20-year lease from October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2036, at the Merced Regional Airport between the City of Merced and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the lease agreement with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the motion as recommended by the Airport Authority.
2. Modify the action (specify in motion).
3. Deny the action.
AUTHORITY
Section 200 et seq. of the Merced City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This item aligns with the City Council priority for “Economic Development”.
DISCUSSION
The Automated Surface Observation System (ASOS), Back-Up Emergency Communications (BUEC), & Remote Transmitter/Receiver (RTR) Rack Space lease is for a 10-foot-by-10-foot area of the Merced Regional Airport terminal building and the associated antenna located on the roof of the terminal building for support of FAA air traffic operations.
The government will pay no monetary rent, but will provide all obligations assumed by the FAA for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of navigational aid facilities on the premises. The term of the lease is October 1, 2016, through September 30, 2036. This lease formalizes the use of the space at the airport by the FAA for the past many years.
The Merced Regional Airport Authority recommends approval by the City Council of the lease with the FAA.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriations from the general fund are associated with this lease.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FAA Antenna and Rack Space Lease