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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Acting Airport Manager
DATE: April 2, 2018
SUBJECT:
A resolution consenting to the assignment of an aviation operator agreement at the Aurora Municipal Airport between the City of Aurora and Eclipse Aerospace, Inc.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval of an assignment of an aviation operator agreement between the City of Aurora and Eclipse Aerospace, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. is an original equipment manufacturer of twin-engine light jet aircraft headquartered in Albuquerque, NM and primarily serves the owner/operator, corporate and aircraft charter market.
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. has been operating its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), formerly known as Palwaukee Municipal Airport for over 9 years and has expressed interest in moving their MRO operations to Aurora.
Airport staff worked with Eclipse Aerospace, Inc.'s general manager to find available hangar space on airport property that would accommodate their current and future needs. Ultimately, Eclipse worked out an agreement with Suburban Properties to rent hangar space from them located on the airport's east ramp.
Eclipse Aerospace Inc., would like to transfer their operations to Aurora by May 14 of this year.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed operating agreement is consistent with the most current operating contract approved by City Council. After review of Eclipse Aerospace Inc.'s operation at Chicago Executive airport it was determined that their annual minimum payment for the privilege of operating at the Aurora Municipal Airport would be $15,000.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The approval of this operating agreement will have no adverse impact on the City of Aurora or any businesses currently operating at the Aurora Municipal Airport and will generate significant revenue to the City
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that you forward this item to the Finance Committee for their review and favorable recommendation to the City Council.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Consenting to an Operator Contract between Eclipse Aerospace, Inc and the City of Aurora.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City owns operates and maintains the Aurora Municipal Airport: and
WHEREAS, Eclipse Aerospace, Inc., desires to perform aircraft, engine, and component repairs, modifications, and upgrades at the Aurora Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, Eclipse Aerospace Inc. desires to conduct business on the Aurora Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. has agreed to pay a minimum annual amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for the privilege conducting business on the Aurora Municipal Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The City Council of Aurora does hereby approve the Limited Operator Agreement between Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. and the City of Aurora.