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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_9-1968LICENSE AN, AGRE214ENT REDLA.NDS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT This license and agreement is granted and entered into on March 1, 1968, between the City of Redlands, California (hereinafter referred to as "City") licensor, and GOLDEN WEST AIRLINES, INC., a California corporation (hereinafter referred to as "GWA") licensee, for the purpose of allowing GWA. certain rights and the use of certain facilities on portions of Redlands Municipal Air- port in connection with its airline operations. In consideration of the covenants and conditions here- inafter contained, to be kept and performed by the respective parties hereto, it is mutually agreed as follows: 1. PREMISES: City hereby grants a license to GWA and GWA hereby agrees to use the following facilities, rights, services, and privileges on and in connection with the property and .improvements of City specified as said Airport, as more particularly hereinafter set forth: (A) Use of Airport: The use, in common with others authorized so -to do, of the Airport and appurtenances in- cluding the landing field, runways, aprons, taxiways, sewer -- age and water facilities, flood lights, landing lights, con- trol tower, signals,radic aids, and other conveniences for flying, landings and takeoffs of aircraft of GWA, which shall include: (1) The operation of a transportation system by aircraft for the carriage of persons, property and mail (here- inafter sometimes referred to as "air transportation"), (2) The landing, making off, parking, servicing, emergency repairing, loading and unloading of GWA's aircraft; (rraYi ')-7/r.P) (3) The right to load and unload persons, property and mail at the Airport in locations designated by the airport manager by such motor cars, buses, trucks, or other means of conveyance as GWA may require or find useful in the operation of its air transporta- tion system; (4) The right, subject to the written approval of City, to install and operate advertising signs on the premises. (B) Exclusive Use of Land or Space: Nothing con- tained herein shall be deemed to give GWA the exclusive use of any land or space. Any such right shall be se- cured by separate lease. City agrees, nevertheless, to permit the use by GWA, its employees, passengers, guests, patrons and invitees, in common with others, of any public space now available or which may hereafter be made avail- able including lobbies, waiting rooms, and rest rooms. (C) Right of ingress and Egress; Complete ingress and egress to and from the premises outlined in paragraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph 1 on the part of GWA, its em- ployees, passengers, guests, patrons, invitees, suppliers of materials and furnishers of service shall be furnished by City without charge to said specified people. These rights to be subject to reasonable rules and regulations promulgated by City. (D) Airport Regulations. GWA agrees to observe, obey, and abide by all applicable laws, ordinances, field rules and other regulations for the common and joint use of airport facilities and for the maintenance and conduct of all its operations which will now or may hereafter be imposed or promulgated by City, the Federal Aviation Agency, (Feb 27/68) -2- or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction over the subject matter. 2. TERM: The term of this License and Agreement shall be for a period of 5 years, commencing on March 1, 1968, and terminating at midnight on February 28, 1973, unless extended or terminated as hereinafter provided. 3. LANDING CHARGES: Effective September 1, 1968, GWA agrees to pay to City for the rights and privileges granted herein the greater of the following amounts for each landing made: (There will be no charge made for landings during the period March 1, 1968 to August 31, 1968, inclusive). A) One dollar ($1.00) or B) Fifteen cents ($.15) per thousand pounds of the maximum gross weight of the aircraft as determined by the Federal Aviation Adminis- tration (hereinafter referred -to as "FAA"). Except in emergency situations, there will be a charge of $1.25 per night for each aircraft parked at the airport over --night. GWA further agrees that on or before the 15th day of each month, GWA will submit to the City an accounting, in a form acceptable to City, of all landings and over ---night parking made at the airfield during the previous month. At the time of rendering said accounting, G117A shall pay City any and all amounts which are due as landing charges and over --night parking charges. 4. OPERATION OF AIRPORT AND AIRCRAFT: City agrees to maintain and operate -the airport in good and efficient manner and in accordance with all pertinent requirements of FAA for -the operation of scheduled air carriers using the type of equipment now employed by GWA thereon. GWA agrees to comply with all Civil. Air Regulations. (Feb 27/68) -3- 5. CANCELLATION BY CITY; City, in addition to any right of cancellation as a matter of law or any other right herein given to it, may cancel this agreement immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following events. (1) The filing by GWA of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; (2) The adjudication of GWA as a bankrupt; (3) The taking by a court of competent juris- diction of GWA and its assets pursuant to proceedings brought under the provisions of any Federal Reorganization Act; (4) The appointment of a receiver of GWA's assets; (5) The divestiture of GWA's rights herein by other operation of law; (6) The failure of GWA to keep and perform any of the covenants or agreements herein contained on the part of GWA to be kept and performed; (7) The dissolution or liquidation or any other act which causes the termination of GWA's corporate identity, including but not limited to, the merger of GWA with another entity or the transfer of the whole or a substantial part of its assets to another entity. No waiver by City of default by GWA of any of the terms, covenants or conditions hereof to be performed, kept or observed by GWA shall be construed to be or act as a waiver by City of any subsequent default. The acceptance of charges by City for any period or periods after a default of any such terms, covenants or conditions shall not be deemed a waiver of any right on the part of City to cancel this agreement for failure by GWA so to perform, keep or observe any such terms, covenants or conditions. (.Feb 27/68) In addition to the foregoing, City may cancel this agreement upon thirty (30) days' notice in writing to GWA upon any of the following events: (1) The airport is sold, transferred, or abandoned by the City, or is taken from the City pursuant to the power of eminent domain. (2) The City determines, for any reason, to ter- minate operation of the airport as an airport. (3) The City is rendered unable to perform its covenants hereunder, due to the operation of any state or federal law or regulation., or by injunction, order or decision by any competent court of law or administrative agency; or due to casualty or any act of God or act of war or act of the public enemy. 6. CANCELLATION BY GWA: GWA in addition to any right of cancellation or any other right herein given to it, may cancel this agreement and terminate all or any of its obligations hereunder at any time, by thirty (30) days' written notice, upon or after the happening of any one of the following events: (1) The failure or refusal of the FAA or CAB to grant GWA the right to operate into and from the Airport; (2) The failure or refusal of the California Public Utilities Commission (hereinafter referred to as P.U.C.) to grant a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity as requested in MIA's pending application. (3) Authorization by the FAA, CAB or P.U.C. of another airport for service by GWA to the point or points being served through the Airport; (4) Issuance by any court of competent jurisdiction of an injunction in any way preventing or SAM P7 nh i7 f"C,,q1 restraining the use of the Airport or any part thereof for airport purposes, and the remaining in force of such injunction for a period of at Least fifteen (15) days; (5) Any action of the FAA, CAB or P.U.C. refusing to permit GWA to operate into, from or through the Airport such aircraft as GWA may reasonably desire to operate thereon; (6) The breach by City of any of the conditions, covenants or agreements herein contained and the failure of City to remedy such breach for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from GWA of the existence of such breach; (7) The inability of GWA to use said premises and facilities continuing for any longer period than thirty (30) days due -to any law or any order, rule or regulation of any appropriate governmental authority having jurisdiction over the operations of GWA or due to war, earthquake or other casualty, or due to City's partial re- vocation of this license; (S) The assumption by the United States Government or any authorized agency thereof of control of the Airport and facilities or any substantial part or parts thereof, where such control sub- stantially interferes with GWA's operation! (9) No waiver of default by GWA of any of the terms, covenants or conditions hereof to be performed, kept and observed by City shall be construed to be or act as a waiver by GWA of any subsequent de- fault of any such terms, covenants and conditions. (Feb 27/68) 7 . RIGHT TO COVENANT: QUIET ENJOYMENT OF USE: City represents -that it is the owner and/or controller of property specified herein as the Airport, together with all the rights, licenses, services and privileges herein granted, and has full power and authority to enter into this agreement in respect thereof, subject to any prior rights of the Federal Government. City covenants that, on payment of the amounts herein mentioned and performance of the covenants and agreements on the part of GWA to be performed hereunder, GWA shall peaceably have and enjoy the use of all -the rights and privileges of the Airport, its appurtenances and facilities, in accordance with the terms hereof. S. REMOVAL OF FIXTURES: GWA shall have the right at any time during the term of this agreement, or any renewal or extension hereof, and for thirty (30) days after any termination hereof, to remove all fixtures and equipment and other property installed or placed by it at its expense in, on or about the premises herein described. Upon the removal of any such item, GWA shall restore the premises to their prior condition, normal wear and tear excepted. 9. LIMITATIONS UPON USE OF AIRPORT BY GWA: (A) It is understood that this agreement is made subject to the right of City to develop, maintain, improve, operate and conduct the Airport as follows: (1) City shall have -the right to further develop or improve the landing area of the Airport as it sees fit, upon 30 days notice to Lessee, whenever possible, regardless of -the desires or views of GWA and without inter- ference or hindrance, provided that GWA shall have the option to suspend its rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, during the time -7- which it is thereby prevented from using the Airport's landing area. (2) City shall have the right to take any action it considers necessary to protect •the aerial approaches of the Airport against obstruction. (3) City shall have the right during the time of war or national emergency to lease the landing area or any part thereof -to the United States Govern- ment for military or naval use, and if any such lease is executed the provisions of this agreement, insofar as they are inconsistent with the pro- visions of such lease to the Government, shall be suspended or, at -the option of MIA terminated. (4) This agreement shall be subordinate to -the provisions of any existing or future agreement between City and the United States relative to -the operation or maintenance of the Airport, the execu- tion of which has been or may be required as a condition precedent to the expenditure of Federal funds for the development of the Airport. (a) City shall have the right -to revoke the whole or any part of this license and agreement upon 30 days notice to Lessee, if such revocation is necessary to en- able City to obtain Federal aid, and City in good faith is seeking Federal funds for the development of the Airport (Feb 27/68) -8- (3) It is agreed that GWA shall at all times conduct itself in its activities at the Airport in -the following manner: (1) GTIA shall not claim or attempt to exercise exclusive use of the landing areas or the publicly owned air navi- gation facilities or any other area, space or publicly owned facility. (2) GWA shad conduct its operations with- out unjust discrimination to the public. (3) GWA shall abide by and comply with all applicable and valid laws, rules and regulations of the Federal, State, County, and/or City governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the Airport or carrier's operations thereon. 10. HOLD ilARMLESS a GWA agrees to keep and hold harm- less City and all its officers, agents, employees and con- tractors free from any and all damages, suits, costs, or expenses in law or equity (including costs of suit and expenses for legal services) that may at any time arise as the result of the use of the Airport by GWA, its agents, invitees, permittees or contractors. 11. INSURANCE: On or before the commencement date of this License and Agreement, GWA shall deliver to the City Director of Aviation for approval certificates or policies of insurance as evidence that the following types and amounts of insurance are in effect during -the entire term of this License and Agreement. Certificates will be on City furnished forms. a) Workman's Compensation insurance for all employees; b) Comprehensive general liability insurance, with a combined single limit of liability of $1,000,000.00. _g_ (Feb 27/68) The coverage extended by said policy shall apply separately to GWA and to County as though separate policies of insurance had been issued to each. Said insurance shall name GWA as the insured and the City as an additional insured, and shall be procured from an insurance company licensed to do business in California. Said insurance shah further provide that the insurance shall not be cancelled or reduced until a 30-day written notice of cancellation or reduction has been served by the insuror upon the Director of Aviation of the City. 12. EXPENSES OF ENFORCEMENT: GWA agrees to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses, including compensation for the reasonable value of services rendered by the City Attorney, in connection with the enforcement of the covenants and agreements herein. 13. ASSIGNMENT: GWA shall not at any time assign, transfer, hypothecate or grant control of any or all of its rights hereunder or the license created hereby without the consent in writing of City, whether such assignment is voluntary or by merger, or by operation of law. Violation of the provisions of this paragraph by GWA shall be grounds for immediate termination of this license by City. 14. NOTICES: Notices to GWA provided for herein shall be sufficient if sent by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Golden West Airlines, Inc., 1615 McKinley Way, La Verne, California. Notices to City provided for herein shall be sufficient if sent by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Director of Aviation City of Redlands P. O. Box 280 Redlands, California 92373 (Feb 27/68) -10- Either party may at any time alter its address as set forth in this paragraph by written notice to the other party designating such alteration. Delivery of any notice provided for herein shall be deemed complete upon being deposited as aforesaid at any United States Post Office or branch or substation thereof. 15. INVALID PROVISION: In the event any covenant, condition or provision herein contained is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such covenant, condition or provision shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or provision herein contained; provided, however, that the invalidity of any such covenant, condition or provision does not materially prejudice either party in its re- spective rights and obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions or provisions of this agreement. GOLDEN WEST AIRLINES, INC. T . S . Hof£ resident By CITY OF REDLANDS By i Mayor ATTEST: By Cer+ 7 it' APPROVED AS TO FORM: r � r C� (mar. 11/68) City Attorney -11- INDEX Paragraph 1 - Premises------------------------- Page 1 Paragraph 2 - Term ----------------------------- page 3 Paragraph 3 - Landing Charges------------------- Page 3 Paragraph 4 - Operation of Airport and Aircraft------------------------- page 3 Paragraph 5 - Cancellation by City-------------- Page 4 Paragraph 6 Cancellation by GWA----------------- Page 5 Paragraph 7 - Right to Covenant: Quiet Enjoyment of Use------------ Page 7 Paragraph 8 - Removal of Fixtures------------------ Page 7 Paragraph g - Limitations Upon Use of Airport by GWIa------------------- Page 7 Paragraph 10 - Hold Harmless -------------------- Page 9 Paragraph 11 - Insurance------------------------- Page 9 Paragraph 12 - Expenses of Enforcement---------- Page 10 Paragraph 13 - Assignment------------------------- Page 10 Paragraph 14 - Notices----------------------------- Page 10 Paragraph 15 - Invalid Provision--------------- - Page 11 i (Feb 27'68) AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AND AGREEMENT REDLANDS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT This amendment to the license and agreement, dated March 1, 1968, is entered into between the CITY OF REDLANDS (hereinafter referred to as "City") and GOLDEN VEST AIRLINES, INC., a California Corporation (hereinafter referred to as G.W.A.) licensee, for tie down space at Redlands Municipal Airport, Redlands, California. Paragraph 3 of above referred to license and agreement is to read as follows: 3. CHARGES a. Landing Charges: Effective September 1, 1968, GWA agrees to pay to City for the rights and privileges granted herein, the greater of the following amounts for each landing made: (There will be no charge made for landings during the period March 1, 1968, to August 31, 1968, inclusive). One dollar (1.00) or Fifteen cents ($ .15) per thousand pounds of the maximum gross weight of the aircraft as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (hereinafter referred to as "FAA"). GWA further agrees that on or before the 15th day of each month, GWA will submit to the City an accounting, in a form acceptable to City, of all landings made at the airfield during the previous month. At the time of rendering said accounting, GWA shall pay City any and all amounts which are due as landing charges. b. Tie -Down Charges: (1) Effective October 13, 1968, GWA agrees to lease, on a month -to -month basis, one (1) tie -down space for a DeHaviland Twin -Otter aircraft. Location of tie -down space is directly east of the fuel facility, and east of a projected north -south line from the east edge of the main hangar at Redlands Municipal Airport. City will not be responsible to furnish any tie -down equipment. GWA agrees not to occupy this tie -down space during the period from 8:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. daily, except for passenger loading and unloading operations. (2) Rate of rental for one tie -down space as provided herein is $30.00 per month, payable in advance, plus a $30.00 security deposit. Said deposit shall be returned after the termination of the use of this tie -down space, pro- vided that GWA has fulfilled all the terms and conditions of the tie -down portion of this agreement. In addition, in the event Lessee is in default as to any of the terms and conditions contained herein, City may retain any portions of this deposit as may be necessary to reimburse and compensate City for any damages suffered. GOLDEN WEST AIRLINES, INC. By W ) &8&t President M CITY OF REDLANDS J By Mayor ATTEST: Z' CJ Jerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney September 30, 1968