GROSSE ILE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AVIATION OPERATORS
As Revised on March 16, 2001
9601 GROH ROAD
P.O. BOX 129
GROSSE ILE, MI 48138
(734) 675-0155
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Grosse Ile Airport Commission operating under the Township of
Grosse Ile has the responsibility for the operation of the Grosse Ile Airport in the
Township of Grosse Ile; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure adequate aviation services and facilities to the
users of said Airport; and
WHEREAS, in order to foster the economic health and orderly development of
commercial aviation operators at said Airport;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minimum Standards for Commercial
Aviation Operations herein contained were originally adopted this 11th day of September
1995, and are amended this 20th day of July 1998 and approved by the Township Board this
27th day of July 1998.
PART II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1000
GENERAL
CHAPTER 1100
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AVIATION OPERATORS
CHAPTER 1200
LEASE/OPERATING AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 1000
GENERAL
SECTION 1000.1
DEFINITIONS
In addition to the definitions provided in the Airport Rules and Regulations the
following definitions shall apply to these Minimum Standards.
A. Aircraft Charter and Air Cargo is the business of providing air
transportation (person(s) or property) either on a charter basis (commercial operation) or
as an air-taxi operator.
B. Aircraft Fueling is the sale and/or into-aircraft delivery of fuels.
C. Aircraft Rental is the business of providing the rental of aircraft.
D. Aircraft Sales is the sale of new or used aircraft through brokerage,
ownership, franchises or licensed dealership or distributorship (either on a retail or
wholesale basis) or an aircraft manufacturer, or otherwise, who provides such repair,
services, parts as necessary to meet any guarantee or warranty of new or used aircraft
sold.
E. Airframe and/or Power Plant Maintenance is the business of providing for the
repair and maintenance to airframe and power plant, which includes the repair,
maintenance, inspection, servicing and making of modifications and alterations to
aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances including the removal of engines for
major overhaul. This category of service also includes the sale of aircraft parts and
accessories.
F. Avionics Sales and Maintenance is the business of providing for the repair
and maintenance of aircraft radios, instruments and accessories. Such business may include
the sale of new or used aircraft radios, instruments and accessories.
G. Commercial Aviation Operator (Operator) shall mean a person or persons, firm
or corporation who; for compensation or hire, engages in one or more of the following
activities utilizing Airport facilities or property: air cargo, aircraft charter, aircraft
fueling, aircraft rental, aircraft sales, airframe and/or power plant maintenance,
avionics sales and maintenance, aerial advertising, aerial fire fighting, aerial
powerline/pipeline patrol, banner towing, flight training and sightseeing. Where it is
doubtful that an operator is for "compensation or hire," the test applied is
whether the operation is merely incidental to the person's other business or is, in
effect; an enterprise for profit, or as regulated by the Federal Aviation Regulations.
H. Fixed Base Operator (FBO) shall mean an Operator who engages in a minimum of
the following activities: airframe and powerplant maintenance, aircraft refueling, flight
training and aircraft rental.
I. Flight Training is the business of providing flight training, which includes
instructing pilots in dual and solo flight, in fixed or rotary wing aircraft, and related
ground school instruction as necessary for preparation to take an FAA written examination
and flight check ride for the category or categories of pilots licenses and ratings
involved.
J. Fuel Truck, Mobile Fuel Tanks and Fueling Operations shall mean an operator
of a fuel truck, mobile fuel tanks or refueling operation who has an approved (by the
Commission) fuel truck, mobile fuel tank or refueling operation agreement. This covers the
operations of anyone engaged in operating one of these types of equipment or vessels to
provide fuel for sale or reuse.
K. Lease shall mean the written agreement between the Grosse Ile Municipal
Airport and an Operator (Lessee) specifying the terms and conditions under which an
Operator may lease certain Airport facilities and/or property.
L. Operating Agreement shall mean the written agreement between the Grosse Ile
Municipal Airport and an Operator specifying the terms and conditions under which the
Operator may conduct commercial aviation activities without a Lease.
M. Sublease shall mean the written agreement stating the terms and conditions
under which an Operator leases space from a lessee.
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SECTION 1000.2
APPLICABILITY
A. Operators must have a Lease or Operating Agreement and meet the Minimum Standards
specified in Section 1100 in order to engage in commercial aviation activities utilizing
Airport facilities and property.
B. Operators of fuel trucks, mobile fuel tanks or refueling operations must have an
Operating Agreement for their operation and meet the Minimum Standards and requirements
specified in Section 1100.3.
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SECTION 1000.3
REVISIONS
The Commission reserves the right to amend, add to, subtract from, or otherwise modify
these Minimum Standards at its discretion in the interest of the public or due to changing
business conditions by resolution with at least 2/3 vote of the entire Commission.
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SECTION 1000.4
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THESE MINIMUM STANDARDS
Failure of an Operator to comply with these standards shall, result in the following
actions. The Airport Manager shall give the Operator a written notice identifying a
presumed noncompliance, specifying the necessary action and a date by which the
noncompliance is to be corrected. It is the Operator's responsibility to advise the
Manager immediately if the noncompliance or the corrective action date is disputed.
Failure of the Operator to meet the initial corrective action date will result in a
final noncompliance notice with a final corrective action date. A copy of this notice
shall be forwarded to the Michigan Department of Aeronautics if applicable.
Failure of the Operator to meet the final corrective action date will result in the
Manager sending the Operator a thirty day notice to cease operations and to vacate the
field with out remedy except by appeal to the Airport Commission. A copy of this notice
shall be forwarded to the FAA and the Michigan Department of Aeronautics if applicable.
If an Operator receives notices of three separate noncompliance within a given calendar
year, the occurrence of a fourth noncompliance will result in an immediate 30 day notice
to cease operations and to vacate the field, without remedy except by appeal to the
Airport Commission.
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CHAPTER 1100
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AVIATION OPERATORS
SECTION 1100.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Operators with a Lease or Sublease must register with the Grosse Ile Township
Building Department utilizing the application form "Registration of a Business, Trade
or Industry," a copy of which must be provided to the Airport Manager.
B. Operators doing business with the general public must ensure suitable
customer/employee restrooms and parking facilities.
C. All Operators with an Operating Agreement will be subject to an annual operating fee
of $200 payable on the 1st of January of each year. This amount will be prorated as
follows: businesses in operation as of the first of the year, or new businesses to the
Airport until June 30 will pay the full amount, new businesses after June 30 will pay
$100. The method of prorating does not apply to banner towing operations, they will be
required to pay the full amount.
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SECTION 1100.2
AIRCRAFT CHARTER AND/OR AIR CARGO
Operator must lease or sublease a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of
office space.
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SECTION 1100.3
AIRCRAFT FUELING
An Operator meeting the Minimum Standards for, and operating as, a Fixed Base Operator,
as outlined in Section 1100.9, is authorized to provide fueling services to the public
under the provisions of the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport Fueling Policy.
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SECTION 1100.4
AIRCRAFT RENTAL AND/OR FLIGHT TRAINING
- All independent flight instructors, defined as giving
instruction only in a student owned aircraft, are exempt from this
article of the Minimum Standards. Any single instructor shall have
the opportunity to use prudently and obtrusively the Public Sections of
the Terminal Building. All other Operator's desiring to engage in flight
instruction shall provide as a minimum the following:
- Operator must lease or sublease a minimum of five hundred (500) square feet of
space to provide facilities for pilot briefings, ground instruction and pilot supply
sales. A telephone shall be supplied for flight plans, weather briefings, or other flight
related uses.
- Operator must have a suitable on-site inventory of pilot supplies available for sale.
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SECTION 1100.5
AIRCRAFT SALES
Operator must lease or sublease a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet of
office space.
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Operator must have a lease, sublease for a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet
of hangar space or be under contract with an FBO for services. This section shall apply to
self maintenance for Commercial Aviation Operators.
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SUSPENDED UNTIL 2-17-05 OR UNTIL SECTIONS
ARE REVISED BY THE AIRPORT COMMISSION; WHICHEVER COMES FIRST: SECTION 1100.7
AVIONICS SALES AND MAINTENANCE
Operator must have a lease, sublease for a minimum of two thousand (2,000) square feet
of hangar space or be under contract with an FBO for services.
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SECTION 1100.8
FLYING CLUBS
The following requirements pertain to all flying clubs desiring to base their aircraft
on the Airport and be exempt from these minimum standards:
- Obtain an Operating Agreement from the Airport.
- The club must be a non-profit organization.
- Each member of the club must be a bonafide owner of the aircraft or hold an interest in
the club.
- The club may not derive greater revenue from the use of its aircraft than the amount
necessary for the actual operation, maintenance and replacement of the aircraft.
- The club will file and keep current with the Airport Manager a list of the club's member
ship and investment share held by each member.
- Club aircraft may be used only by bonafide club members for rental and by no one for
commercial operations.
- Student instruction may be given in club aircraft to club members, provided such
instruction is given by an approved operator based on the Airport who provides flight
training or by a rated instructor who is a bonafide member of the club.
- The club shall provide insurance coverage for all operations performed in amounts as
currently required by the Airport Commission.
- Violation of these rules shall be cause for the loss of the club's exemption from the
Minimum Standards. The flying club will be required to meet the Minimum Standards for and
operate as a Fixed Base Operator as outlined in Section 1100.9
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SECTION 1100.9
FIXED BASE OPERATORS
A. Operator must have a lease or a sublease for a minimum of ten thousand (10,000)
square feet of hangar space and one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor space for
office, classrooms, briefing rooms, pilot lounge, restrooms and telephone facilities for
customer use.
B. Operator must provide the following services to the general public:
- Aircraft fueling for both 100 Low Lead and Jet A fuels
- Aircraft and power plant maintenance
- Aircraft rental
- Flight instruction
- Aircraft hangarage
- Aircraft towing
C. Operator must provide at a minimum, personnel on duty between the hours of 08:00
through 17:00 local, seven days a week (with the exception of Easter, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day where Operator must be available on a call out basis).
D. Operator must have a suitable on-site inventory of pilot supplies available for
sale.
E. In addition to the insurance requirements outlined in Section 1200.3, Operator must
maintain a $2,000,000 liability insurance coverage with the Grosse Ile Airport listed as
an additional insured.
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CHAPTER 1200
LEASE/OPERATING AGREEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
SECTION 1200.1
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
As a condition prior to the granting of a Lease or Operating Agreement, the prospective
Operator must submit a detailed description of the intended activity(ies), and the means
and methods to be employed to accomplish those activities, including the following, as
applicable:
- The services to be offered
- The amount of land to be leased
- The building space to be constructed or leased
- The number of aircraft to be provided
- The number of persons to be employed
- The hours of operation
- The number and types of insurance coverage to be maintained
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SECTION 1200.2
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. All Operators requesting a Lease or Operating Agreement will be required to pay as
appropriate:
- Base rent for all space(s) occupied, determined by the current ground, ramp, hangar,
office or other space rental rates.
- Late fees as required and described in the Lease or Operating Agreement
- Electric, water, heating charges and any other applicable utility charges
- Personal property taxes as required
B. Additional items that may be included in the Lease or Operating Agreement as
appropriate:
- Sanctions for failure of tenant to comply with Airport Rules, Regulations and
guidelines;
- Provisions for insolvency or bankruptcy of tenant;
- Compliance with Paragraph 308 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958; and
- Compliance with Part 21 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
C. The granting of a Lease or Operating Agreement shall not be construed in any manner
as affording the Operator any exclusive right at the Airport, other than those premises
which may be leased exclusively to the Operator, and then only to the extent provided in
the Lease or Operating Agreement. The Airport Commission reserves the right for the use of
the Airport by others who may desire to conduct the same activity pursuant to applicable
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes and other regulatory measures pertaining
to such use. The Airport Commission further reserves the right to designate the specific
Airport areas in which the Operator may conduct commercial aviation operations.
D. A fair and reasonable opportunity, without discrimination, shall be afforded all
applicants to qualify, or otherwise compete, for available Airport facilities and the
furnishing of services; subject to these Minimum Standards.
E. All Operators will be subject to applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes,
ordinances, and other regulatory measures, including but not limited to Wayne County,
Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Natural Resources, Federal Aviation
Administration and the Airport Rules and Regulations.
F. All Operators shall supply the Airport Manager and the Grosse Ile Fire Department
with copies of all material safety data sheets (MSDS), for all applicable material used by
their operation.
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SECTION 1200.3
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. All Operators shall provide liability and property damage insurance coverage
pertaining to their specific activities in the amounts required under current insurance
protection policies. All such Operators shall comply with the following where applicable:
- Name the Township of Grosse Ile and the Grosse Ile Municipal Airport on policies as an
additional insured.
- Require each insurance company to provide the Grosse Ile Airport with proof of insurance
and thirty (30) days minimum notice prior to cancellation or discontinuance of any
insurance coverage.
- Maintain worker's Compensation insurance as required by the State of Michigan, and
provide proof of coverage to Airport Management.
B. In addition to the insurance requirements mentioned above, Operator must have
hangarkeeper's insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 coverage.
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