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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Acting Airport Manager
DATE: October 11, 2021
SUBJECT:
A resolution approving a direct aviation operating agreement at the Aurora Municipal Airport with Gambit Aviation, LLC and terminating an existing agreement with Bunker Aviation.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval of a direct aviation operating agreement with Gambit Aviation, LLC.
BACKGROUND:
Jared Sebesta, chief flight instructor and Mitch Wagner, president of Bunker Aviation, LLC have mutually agreed to dissolve their company, Bunker Aviation. Both have also agreed that Sebesta will form a new company called Gambit Aviation, LLC under which Sebesta will act as president and possess full control. Bunker Aviation's operating agreement was approved by City Council under resolution R20-127 on 7-14-20.
Gambit Aviation, LLC will also operate out of a different hangar at the airport, located at 43W772 U.S. Route 30, Sugar Grove, IL 60554.
DISCUSSION:
With the exception of the names and addresses, this operating agreement is identical to that of Bunker Aviation's agreement. There are no additions or deletions from the Bunker Aviation operating agreement. The Resolution will also direct and authorize the Airport Manager to terminate the City's agreement with Bunker upon the execution of the agreement with Gambit.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There will not be any negative impact by approving this proposed direct operating aviation agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that you approve this operating agreement.
cc: Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the execution of a direct aviation operating agreement with Gambit Aviation, LLC, and the termination of a direct aviation operating agreement with Bunker Aviation, LLC.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and i...
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