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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Bill Wiet, Chief Development Services Officer
DATE: July 31, 2014
SUBJECT:
Request approval to amend Chapter 5 (Airports and Aircraft) Article IV (Flow Flowage Charge) to require that each operator that is authorized to sell aviation fuel at the Aurora Airport sell their fuel for at least 25% above what they paid for it.
PURPOSE:
The proposed amendment is meant to protect Fixed Base Operator (FBO) tenants at the airport from unreasonable and unfair competition. A Fixed Base Operator is a provider of airport and airplane services including but not limited to selling and dispensing fuel, providing tie-down services, flight training and other general aviation services.
BACKGROUND:
There are currently two FBO tenants at the Aurora Municipal Airport Lumanair Aviation Services and JA Air Center. As the city continues its marketing efforts for new businesses at the airport, and existing businesses strive for more general aviation business, the need for the services provided by these operators, including fueling services, should continue to increase.
DISCUSSION:
Providing a level playing field in terms of minimum fuel charges will protect current FBO's from unreasonable and unfair competition, and provides a better choice for those desiring to purchase aviation fuel.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There should be no impact from this request on the community. The fuel flowing charge collected by the City from aviation fuel sales is a per-gallon charge and not tied to the actual cost of the fuel.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is requested that the amendment to Chapter 5 Article IV of the City Code of Ordinances be approve.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entit...
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