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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOAN OF F-15 EAGLE FOR STATIC DISPLAY -BUSH FIELDOctober 25, 2012 United States Air Force Static Display Program National Museum of the United States Air Force Attention: Ms. Patricia Ochs 1100 Spaatz Street Wright- Patterson AFB OH 45433 -7102 RE: Loan of F -15 Eagle for Static Display #f Regional Airport (706) 798 -3236 . (706) 798 -1551 fax • 1501 Aviation Way • Augusta, Georgia 30906 • www.AugustaRegionalAirport.com 1. Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field (KAGS /AGS), hereinafter called "Borrower ", is requesting the loan of a McDonnell Douglas F -15 Eagle aircraft for static display adjacent to the airport's industrial park. 2. Eligibility /Qualification. Borrower is a department of Augusta Richmond County (Augusta Georgia). Augusta Georgia is a county government of the State of Georgia. Borrower is a commercial service public airport owned and operated by Augusta Georgia through the Augusta Aviation Commission. See attached files. 3. Proof of Incorporation. Augusta Georgia, as a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acts through the Augusta Aviation Commission, to operate Augusta Regional Airport. In 1996, the City of Augusta and Richmond County were consolidated into a single government under the direction of a Commission - Council. 1995 Georgia Laws 3648; 1996 Georgia Laws CCCXXXIX. Attached is a copy of the Charter provisions creating the consolidated government. 4. As part of its duties and responsibilities, the consolidated government owns and operates the Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field. The Commission - Council chose to delegate its operational control of Bush Field to the Augusta Aviation Commission, a county agency or entity created by ordinance and act of the Commission - Council, Ordinance § 1 -3 -1 et seq. The Airport Executive Director is a department Director, however, he is hired by and reports to the Augusta Aviation Commission (Aviation Commission). a. The Aviation Commission functionally operates independently of the consolidated government Commission - Council. Ordinance § 1 -3 -5. It has taken charge of Bush Field and all property incidentals to the operation of the airport and is authorized to enter into contracts with commercial airlines and other aircraft operators for the use of the airport. This power to contract includes entering into contracts with the federal government for airmail and other services. The Aviation Commission may also enter into other revenue producing operations at the airport. b. It is the mission of Augusta Regional Airport to be a pre- eminent source of air travel to our flying public by providing reliable quality services, competitive fares and courteous and helpful staff in a safe secure environment. Further, it is the Airport's duty to provide cost effective, high value full service airport facilities which will enhance the economic well -being and quality of life in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and establish Augusta Regional Airport as one of the premiere airport facilities in the country. 5. Proposed Use and Display Location. To fulfill its mission, the Augusta Regional Airport is committed to the following goals: • Foster economic growth; provide leadership and incentive for development at the airport and within the CSRA Region. • Promote Community Partnerships through close business fellowship. • Support commercial air carrier and new route development at AGS. • Maintain financial self sufficiency and enhance revenue production through new and sustainable lines of business. • Insure that the Airport's leadership and organization is aligned and structured to support best management practice standards of the industry. • Conduct strategic planning initiatives to insure that the Augusta Regional Airport is always positioned for change and growth. To provide additional opportunities for development of the CSRA and the Airport, Borrower is developing an industrial park inside the Airport's boundaries. The entryway to the industrial park is the General Perry Smith Parkway. General Smith is a command pilot with over 3,500 hours in fighter aircraft including the F -15 Eagle. He is a local resident who is involved in many local activities. The Airport plans to display the F -15 Eagle adjacent to the parkway. Parkway construction has been awarded and construction will begin in November 2012. The static display location is part of the parkway construction. 6. Funding and Cost. Borrower acknowledges that it is responsible for and will pay all costs, charges and expenses related incident to the loan of this property, including the cost of preparation, demilitarization, hazardous material removal, disassembly, packing, crating, handling, transportation, and all other actions incidental to the movement and set up of loaned property to the Borrower's location. Further, Borrower understands that it will bear continuing monetary responsibilities to include insurance coverage, significant maintenance cost that include periodic painting, repair of damage, and day -to -day care as per the terms of the Loan Agreement. Augusta Georgia is self - insured, however the Aviation Commission purchases additional insurance to insure the buildings and property at the Airport. A copy of the commercial insurance policy is attached hereto. 2 7. Photographs of the Proposed Site. As stated above, proposed site is under construction. Parkway completion is scheduled for spring 2013. Architectural drawing of parkway and site are attached. 8. Proof of Insurance. Borrower agrees to provide proof of insurance to cover the repair or replacement of any loaned property. Proof of insurance and any renewals will be forwarded to the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). Borrower understands that it will bear full financial liability for the loss or damage of any loaned property resulting from negligence, misconduct, or willful violation of the loan terms. Should loaned property incur catastrophic damage as a result of circumstances beyond the Borrower's control, (i.e. tornado, hurricane, flood, etc.) the Borrower will be responsible for all cleanup and removal to the location designated by the NMUSAF. 9. Loan Agreement. Borrower agrees with detailed responsibilities and care requirements as identified in the sample loan agreement with attachments. 10. Failure to Maintain Standards. Borrower understands that if it fails to observe any of the conditions set forth in the Loan Agreement and Attachments 1, 2 and 3 shall be sufficient cause for the lender to repossess the loaned property. Repossession of all or any part of the loaned property by the Lender shall be made at no cost or expense to the Government; the Borrower shall defray all demilitarization, maintenance, freight, storage, crating, handling, transportation and other charges attributable to such repossession. 11. Augusta Regional Airport has a proud and extensive military history. Airport was originally Bush Field a US Army flight training base. Currently Fort Gordon is located in Augusta. The F -15 Eagle static display will enhance the communities pride in the military community and demonstrate our continued support. Our goal is fully in agreement with your purpose "...in fostering a deeper appreciation and interest in aerospace history, education, and technology as well as memorializing the accomplishments of American Airmen." 12. We look forward to hearing from you. Please contact us if you have any additional questions. 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Bonner, CMC Clerk of Commission Nancy Morawski Deputy Clerk CLERK'S CERTIFICATION Clerk, Augy4fa=' chmond County Commission Room 801 - Municipal Building 530 Greene Street - Augusta, GA. 30911 (706) 821 -1820 - FAX (706) 821 -1838 The undersigned Clerk of Augusta - Richmond County Commission (the "Commission "), Hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of § 1- 27Augusta- Richmond County Commission; creation powers pages CHT:22 of the Augusta Code which was duly readopted by the Commission at a meeting called and held on July 10, 2007, at which meeting a quorum of the Commission members were present 7 voted in favor of said readoption, 0 voted against the resolution, and 1 abstained from voting and 2 absent from voting; that said resolution was lawfully adopted, has been spread upon the corporate records of the Commission. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my hand and affixed the seal of Augusta, Georgia, this 1st day of October, 2012 . § 1 -26 AUGUSTA- RICHMOND COUNTY CODE. READOPTED 7 -10 -2007 Sec. 1 -26. Malpractice in office. Any elected county officer, including the judge of the probate court, clerk of the superior court, tax receiver, tax collector, and tax commissioner, where the office has replaced the tax receiver and tax collector, any member of any board of commis- sioners, or any mayor or member of any municipal governing authority, presently or formerly hold- ing such office, who shall be charged with mal- practice, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office; or with using oppression or tyrannical partiality in the administration or under the color of his office; or, when required by law, with willfully refusing or failing to preside in or hold his court at the regular terms thereof, or when it is his duty under the law to do so; or with using any other deliber- ate or illegal means to delay or avoid the due course or proceeding of law; or with any other illegal conduct in the performance or administra- tion of the office which is unbecoming the charac- ter of a public officer; or who shall willfully and knowingly demand more cost than he is entitled to by law in the administration and under color of his office my be indicted. The indictment shall specially set forth the merits of the complaint against the accused public officer. A copy of the indictment shall be served on the accused public officer at least 15 days before it is presented to the grand jury. The accused shall have the right to appear before the grand jury to make such sworn statement as he shall desire at the conclusion to the presentation of the state's evidence. The ac- cused shall not be subject to examination, either direct or cross, and shall not have the right individually or through his counsel to examine the state's witnesses. The accused and his counsel shall have the right to be present during the presentation of all evidence and alleged state- ments of the accused on the proposed indictment, presentment, or accusation, after which he and his counsel shall retire instanter from the grand jury room to permit the grand jury to deliberate upon the indictment. If a true bill is returned by the grand jury, the indictment shall, as in other cases, be published in open court and shall be placed on the superior court criminal docket of cases to be tried by a petit jury. If the accused is convicted, he shall be punished by a fine or by imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court; and if still in office, he shall be removed from office. (O.C.GA. § 45- 11 -4.) CHT:22 ARTICLE 5. CHARTER Sec. 1-27. Augusta - Richmond County Com- mission; creation; powers. The governing authority of Richmond County shall be a board of commissioners of said county. Said board is designated as the Augusta -Rich- mond County Commission, referred to in this Act as the Commission. The chief executive officer of said board is designated and referred to in this Act as the Mayor and the other members of said board are designated and referred to in this Act as commissioners. The board shall consist of a Mayor and ten commissioners. The Commission shall exercise and be subject to all of the rights, powers, duties, and obligations imposed by this Act or previously applicable to the governing authorities of the City of Augusta and Richmond County, and the City of Hephzibah if consolidated with the government of Richmond County as authorized by this Act, and to any general laws, local law, or constitutional provisions applicable or effective within the former City of Augusta, the former City of Hephzibah if consolidated with the gov- ernment of Richmond County as authorized by this Act, and Richmond County. The Commission shall constitute a county as well as a municipality for the purpose of the application of the general laws and Constitution of this state. The consoli- dated government shall have a municipal form of government. The Commission may exercise the powers vested in the governing authority of the municipality or municipalities and municipalities generally as well as the powers vested in the former governing authority of the county and counties generally. Said county -wide government shall be a new political entity, a body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision of the state to be known as 'Augusta, Georgia,' at times in this Act called the 'consolidated government' or 'Au- gusta- Richmond County,' having all the govern- mental and corporate powers, duties, and func- tions hereto fore held by and vested in the City of Augusta and Richmond County, and also the powers, duties, and functions provided in this charter. (1995 Ga. Laws, p. 3648; 1996 Ga. Laws, p. 3607; 1997 Ga. Laws, p. 4024; 1997 Ga. Laws, p. 4690)