Fulton County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 10. AVIATION |
Article II. FULTON COUNTY AIRPORT |
Division 2. FIXED BASED OPERATORS |
§ 10-87. Requirements.
(a)
Fixed base operators must show financial solvency and business ability to the satisfaction of the county commission.
(b)
Fixed base operators shall carry liability insurance in an amount as fixed from time to time by the board of commissioners. A certificate of insurance must be furnished to the county clerk. All fixed base operators shall be required to indemnify the county against any and all claims for injuries and damages resulting from their operations.
(c)
The fixed base operator may engage in flight instruction, charter service, and/or aircraft rental, any one or all of these services, provided that the fixed base operator shall provide a minimum of two aircraft at the airport. The fixed base operator must provide and maintain a full-time office at the airport and provide full-time necessary office personnel. The fixed base operator must provide only properly certified instructors and pilots with ratings and qualifications as required by the Federal Aviation Agency in the performance of all operations outlined in this paragraph.
(d)
All fixed base operations at the Fulton County Airport shall be full-time progressive business enterprise with a manned office facility at the airport during normal business hours.
(e)
Fixed base operators will be required to furnish the county commission a performance bond commensurate with the construction required under the minimum standards of services to be performed.
(f)
All construction required herein shall be in accordance with design and construction standards established by the Fulton County Commission for the facility involved, and shall meet all building code requirements.
(g)
The county commission shall determine substantial conformance to the standards for fixed base operators. No fixed base operator shall be allowed to operate on the airport without a fully executed lease agreement between Fulton County and the fixed base operator.
(Code 1983, § 29-3-72)